Reports to: Executive and Artistic Director
\nHours: Flexible Full-Time, periodic weekends and evenings
\nCompensation: Competitive<\/p>\n
Flushing Town Hall (FTH), aka Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts (FCCA), seeks a flexible, full-time Community Outreach \u2013 Chinese Project Director. Working with FTH staff and Chinese leaders in the Flushing\/Queens communities, the Community Outreach \u2013 Chinese Project Director will research, support, manage, recommend, implement and expand upon all FTH Chinese and Cross-cultural initiatives. The Community Outreach \u2013 Chinese Project Director will also coordinate, manage, and support FTH\u2019s Chinese Cultural Committee to conceive of, initiate, develop and implement Chinese cultural programs and events. <\/p>\n
Responsibilities:
\nRecommend arts and cultural programs to FTH programming staff, suitable to both the Mainland Chinese and Taiwanese communities residing in and outside New York City.
\nManage FTH\u2019s Chinese Cultural Committee, including scheduling meetings, helping to set the agenda for meetings, and representing FTH at community meetings\/events.
\nConsult with FTH\u2019s Chinese Cultural Committee and other community and arts leaders to develop and implement Chinese and cross-cultural programming ideas.
\nWork closely with FTH\u2019s Asian Arts Specialist and Community Advisor.
\nUnderstand, be sensitive to, and communicate awareness of any political agendas and affiliations within the community, to ensure FTH\u2019s arts & cultural programs remain apolitical at all times.
\nFundraise for Chinese programs in the local and regional community, including seeking sponsorships from local business and donors, and identifying foundations, corporate grant programs, and government sources interested in supporting Chinese programs. Work with Development and Executive staff on fundraising efforts.
\nWork with FTH staff to develop and implement cross-cultural programming that would engage the Chinese community.
\nTranslate FTH materials (marketing brochures, press releases, etc.) into Chinese, and distribute.
\nMaintain and develop relationships with local Chinese-language media; work with FTH marketing and PR staff to coordinate press events and press releases aimed at Chinese media.
\nPost to Chinese Social Media platforms, such as WeChat, on behalf of FTH.
\nWork to promote cross-cultural dialogue and activities between the Chinese Community and other ethnic communities throughout the New York City area; Promote FTH\u2019s global arts programming to the Chinese community.
\nAttend and represent FCCA at local Chinese and Taiwanese functions and events.
\nServe as an on-site translator at Flushing Town Hall events attended by Chinese speakers; translate during office hours for Chinese speakers who wish to speak with FTH staff. Assist with rental inquiries and production coordination.
\nProvide guidance to FCCA staff on cultural nuances and issues important to the local Chinese community.
\nAdvocate for FCCA and its mission, within the Chinese Communities of NYC; work to expand FCCA\u2019s audience from the Chinese Community.
\nIdentify and oversee volunteers and interns to assist with and support Chinese and cross-cultural programs.<\/p>\n
Qualifications:
\nThe candidate must be fully bi-lingual, fluent in both written\/spoken English & Chinese.
\nStrong communication skills, especially the ability to act comfortably and confidently with people of different backgrounds, donors, volunteers and colleagues.
\nKnowledge of, and experience in multiple aspects of arts and\/or cultural administration, including community outreach, marketing & PR, fundraising, budgeting, programming, and implementation.
\n2-3 years experience in any area of administration, especially arts and cultural management, community engagement, and\/or other proven equivalent expertise.
\nExcellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
\nKnowledge of and experience working in Flushing, in Queens, and in NYC.
\nKnowledge of and\/or practice in the arts a plus.
\nCandidates with a master\u2019s degree are preferred. <\/p>\n
To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, writing samples in BOTH English and Chinese, and 2 references, via email to: execsupport@flushingtownhall.org. Include the words \u201cCommunity Outreach \u2013 Chinese Project Director\u201d in the subject line. No phone calls or mail submissions, please.<\/p>\n
Box Office & Customer Service Support<\/p>\n
FTH seeks a professional to join our Marketing Department as Box Office & Customer Service Support.<\/p>\n
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
\nMaintain the highest standard of customer experience
\nProcess ticketing online, in person and via phone (using Vendini system)
\nRespond to all phone and email inquiries and messages
\nProcess will-call, walk-in and comp ticket orders at events
\nDaily and weekly reports
\nSpecial target and group sale research and outreach
\nMember reminders for upcoming events via email or phone
\nMaintain member and customer database (using Vendini system)
\nGift Shop support, ie: generating sales & consignment reports, coordinating w\/ Finance Dept. (Box Office & Gift Shop share same space), occasional serving as shop salesperson, as needed.
\nAny other administrative duties reasonably related to the functions described above<\/p>\n
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
\nMust have experience in Box Office or visitor services related work
\nStrong organizational and customer service skills
\nPossess excellent communication skills
\nCapable of carrying out a wide array of duties
\nWork well in a team environment with minimum supervision
\nResponsible and flexible
\nPassion for the arts\u2014particularly music, dance, theatre, puppetry, and the visual arts
\nPrevious experience with any ticketing software is strongly desired
\nBilingual ability a plus.<\/p>\n
This position is a part-time (minimum 10 hours a week; $12\/hr; no benefits) and will require consistent evening and weekend availability. Browse Flushing Town Hall\u2019s website at www.flushingtownhall.org.
\nFor consideration, e-mail a cover letter and resume to schoi@flushingtownhall.org with \u201cBox Office & Customer Service Support\u201d listed in the subject line. No phone calls or mail submissions.<\/p>\n
Volunteer<\/p>\n
Whatever your skills, interest or time availability, chances are there is a volunteer opportunity just right for you at Flushing Town Hall. Flushing Town Hall offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Volunteers provide assistances to staff, patrons, and the general public in many areas including
\nAdministration
\nEvents
\nDeliveries
\nFundraising
\nSales & Marketing
\nVolunteer Coordination<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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