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ART & VINEYARD ASSISTANT Purpose To help produce Art & the Vineyard, the Maude Kerns Art Center’s biggest annual fund-raiser. Duties Publicity and outreach. Compilation of a variety of databases, including media, visual artists for the various venues, and volunteers (individuals and organizations). Help with mailings as needed. Outreach to schools. Writing of public service announcements and press releases. Benefits Good experience in helping produce a large art festival. References upon request. Invitation to volunteer celebrations. Training The Festival Coordinator will train you and provide ongoing support. Qualifications Some computer experience, comfortable on the phone, good organizational and communication skills. Time Needed 6 hours a week minimum. Two term commitment required (winter and spring). Three terms preferred. |
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RECEPTION VOLUNTEER Purpose To help make Opening Receptions successful. Duties May include the following: greet patrons, accept donations, help with beverage or food table. Assist with set up and take down, run errands prior to receptions; buy supplies for receptions, create reception/show signs. Sales transactions. Benefits Good experience helping a busy non-profit organization. Membership after 30 hours of service. Invitations to volunteer celebrations. Training On site orientation. Qualifications Work easily with others. Time Needed Usually Friday evenings 6 - 9:30 once a month. Start Date A.S.A.P. |
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CHILDREN'S CLASSROOM ASSISTANT Duties Assist art teacher with hands-on help in children's art classes. Assist with set-up and take down of tables, chairs, and art materials. Organizing, cleaning and preparing materials. Accompany class on field trips, and nature walks. Maintain safety standards for children. Benefits Excellent opportunity to learn about teaching art to children. Letters of recommendations available upon successful completion of volunteer job description. Membership to Maude Kerns Art Center available after 30 hours of volunteer service. Training On the job training. Qualifications Enjoy art and children. Reliability a must. Experience working with children, and/or knowledge of child behaviors, teaching methods, and safety guidelines helpful, but not necessary. Time Needed Monday to Friday Afternoons from 3:15 to 5:15 |
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COMPUTER SPECIALIST Purpose To keep the Centers computer system operating efficiently. Duties Advise staff on hardware and software purchases. Assist Executive Director in strategic technical planning. Provide assistance and training to staff on using the Center’s software. Perform software and hardware upgrades and installation. Benefits Experience in a responsible position. Letter of recommendation provided upon request. Membership after 30 hours of service. Invitations to volunteer celebrations. Training None. Qualifications Computer expertise, good communication and people skills. Time Needed 3 - 6 hours a week, schedule to be determined with the volunteer coordinator. Start Date A.S.A.P. |
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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS VOLUNTEER Purpose To help make possible the Dia de los Muertos celebration and fiesta, a traditional Mexican event. Duties Volunteers are needed to help with a wide variety of event related jobs: Gift
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DONATION COORDINATOR Purpose To make contact with local businesses to procure donations for the center. Duties Make contacts with local businesses and organizations. Represent Maude Kerns Art Center. Benefits Great opportunity to improve networking skills. Letter of recommendation upon request. Be an important part of a non-profit arts organization. Membership after 30 hours of service. Qualifications Good telephone etiquette and public relations skills. Word processing skills, ability to keep accurate records, be professional and friendly, and follow through with commitments. Time Needed: Flexible. Start Date A.S.A.P. |
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EDUCATION ASSISTANT Purpose To assist the education coordinator in running the art education program at Maude Kerns. Duties Assist with class schedule preparation which may include: researching and/or calling art teachers, writing class descriptions, input and layout of class schedule information, and proofing schedule for errors. Creating class sign-up book and sign students up for classes. Help create and distribute flyers. Assist with all aspects of the education program. Benefits Good experience in helping to organize an art education program--great on your resume! References upon request. Member ship after 30 hours of service. Invitations to volunteer program. Training Education Coordinator will provide initial training and on-going support. Qualifications Some computer experience, comfortable on the phone, good organizational and communication skills. Time Needed: Six hours a week minimum. Two term commitment preferred. Start Date A.S.A.P. |
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GRANT RESEARCHER Purpose To research grants for Maude Kerns Art Center. Duties Gather grant related information using the web and library resources. Provide the Center with additional opportunities for funding. Benefits Gather experience doing grant research, great on resume! Letters of recommendation upon request. Membership after 30 hours of service. Qualifications Creativity, experience doing web-based research. Own computer/internet connection is helpful. Experience in grant researching or writing would be a plus. Time Needed: Flexible Start Date A.S.A.P. |
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MAIL TEAM Purpose To keep the membership and the public informed about the happenings at Maude Kerns. Duties May include the following: stuff envelopes, stick-on labels, collate, sort, organize pieces by zip code order. Benefits Be a part of our fun mail team. Good job for friends or parents and children to do together. Food and beverages provided. Membership after 30 hours of service. Invitations to volunteer celebrations. Training On-site. Qualifications Reliable, enjoy working with a group. Time Needed 2-4 times a month. You don’t need to be available for all of them; I am looking for about 10 people to be on this team and we usually need 2-6 per mailing. Bulk mailings generally take place during the work day, in the morning or early afternoon. Start Date A.S.A.P. |
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MAINTENANCE PERSON Purpose To keep the Art Center building in good condition. Duties Assist with upkeep of art center building. Do electrical work, carpentry, plumbing, painting. May assist with exhibit coordinator in set-up and take-down of exhibitions. Benefits Good opportunity to brush up on handiwork skills. References upon request. Membership after 30 hours of service. Invitations to volunteer and member celebrations. Training Orientation. Qualifications Hard worker, dependable, committed, follow through with plans. Time Needed Flexible schedule; approximately 4 hours a week. Start Date A.S.A.P. |
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OFFICE ASSISTANT Purpose To assist Administrative Assistant and/or Director and other staff with various tasks in order to keep the Art Center running smoothly. Duties 1. Assist in answering/screening telephone calls and taking messages. 2. Assist in screening visitors. 3. Computer input/typing. 4. Run miscellaneous errands, e.g. purchasing supplies, stamps, etc. from local stores. 5. Update announcements/bulletin board. 6. Call students to remind them of upcoming classes. 7. Participate in bulk mailings and other special tasks. 8. Register students for classes. 9. Perform other office tasks as requested by staff. Benefits Opportunity to meet local artists and art patrons. Improve office skills. Membership after 30 hours of service. Letter of recommendation provided upon request. Training Orientation on office procedures and systems. Clear instructions from staff regarding specific job requests. Qualifications Good telephone etiquette and public relation skills. Typing, filing, and basic computer skills. Good organizational ability and willingness to ask questions when needed for clarification. Self-starter. Time Needed Monday-Friday, and some Saturdays; 10 am - 5:30 pm. Flexible. Start Date A.S.A.P. |
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| JANITOR Purpose To keep the Maude Kerns Art Center looking neat and clean. Duties Vacuum and sweep floors including those in the art studio, dust and clean counters, shelves, etc. Clean kitchen area and bathroom, empty garbage cans, clean light fixtures in covered walkway, and sweep walkway. Benefits The Satisfaction of maintaining a clean environment at Eugene’s only non-profit community art center. References upon request. Membership after 30 hours of service. Invitations to volunteer celebrations. Training On-site orientation. Qualifications Reliable, hard worker, self-starter. Work with minimum supervision. Time Needed 3-6 hours a week. Start Date A.S.A.P. |
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POSTER DISTRIBUTION TEAM Purpose To promote events at the Maude Kerns Art Center. Duties Be on call to hand out and post posters and/or handbills on a designated route (volunteer’s choice). Mount posters on windows or information boards, with the permission of the management, using tape or thumbtacks. Be personable and informative. Return excess to Maude Kerns. Note key places on your route to help develop/update accurate poster route information. Benefits Good job for a parent and child to do together. Fun way to interact with people in the community. Membership after 30 hours of service. Lots of appreciation from Center staff. Invitations to volunteer celebrations. Letter of reference. Training: On-site. Qualifications Interest in the Center and its events. Respectful of other’s wishes. Dependable. Time Needed 2-4 hours, once or twice a month (more if desired). Work on your own schedule. Start Date A.S.A.P. |
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Design + development by: Suharjo Setio + Martin Santoso
