Work with us!

Hours per week: Full-time, 40 hours per week, exempt.

Pay Rate: $85-90K. based on experience.

Reports to: Executive Director

Benefits: sick leave, paid vacation, and holidays, 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with 4% company match, health, and dental insurance.

About the Sonoma Community Center:

Housed in the beautiful 107-year-old Sonoma Grammar School building just off Sonoma Plaza, the Sonoma Community Center was founded in 1952 as a resource for community enrichment through the arts. Today, the mission of the Sonoma Community Center is to cultivate a vibrant community through extraordinary creative, cultural, and learning experiences. Driven by values of community, innovation, creativity, inclusion, and leadership, the Center offers a broad range of classes, events, and performances that encourage people from all walks of life to create, connect, thrive, and build community together.

About this position:

As the Development Director, work closely with the Executive Director and others to ensure that the Sonoma Community Center has the resources it needs to offer high quality programming, events, and services to the community. Act as the main fundraising strategist, developing and leading the implementation of activities that will sustain the Community Center’s diverse revenue streams and meet or exceed our fundraising goals. Working closely with the Executive Director and the Board, continually evaluate our fundraising performance and develop strategies and goals to ensure the long-term viability and growth of the organization. 

Your responsibilities will include:

Management & Leadership

• Serve on the Community Center’s Leadership Team, working closely with the Executive Director and other Directors to define strategic
  priorities and move the organization forward in line with its mission, vision, and values.
• Develop and monitor the Development department budget.
• Lead growth of the Community Center’s annual fundraising efforts, in close collaboration with the Executive Director
• Develop and lead implementation of a strategic annual Development plan that outlines fundraising benchmarks and planned fundraising activities in all major fundraising categories, including major giving, events, our community fund, and grants.

Grants Management

• Oversee the Community Center’s annual grants pipeline, ensuring that all proposal and reporting deadlines are successfully met.
• Research and propose new grants to support Community Center programming.
• Oversee the grant process and oversee the work of additional grant writers.
• Work with program staff and finance team to ensure that timely grant reports are generated and submitted.
• Lead monthly grants meetings with the Executive Director, Director of Operations, and Directors of Programs to review upcoming grants and reports.

Fundraising

• Develop and implement an annual Development calendar.
• Lead two annual campaigns, at end-of-year and spring.
• Provide strategic assistance to the Executive Director in stewarding/cultivating major donors.

• Develop and grow an annual legacy/planned giving program.
• Manage and grow the Community Center’s membership program.
• Develop and grow a corporate sponsorship program to support Community Center events and other programming.

Donor and Community Engagement

• Develop a thoughtful annual plan to cultivate new donors, sponsors, and engage existing ones, working closely with the marketing team to craft regular donor communication materials.
• Lead the creation of an Annual Report in early Spring, working closely with the marketing team on design.
• Plan and coordinate monthly Community Connection Luncheons or other events at the Community Center
• Lead the planning and coordination of at least two additional in-person donor engagement or appreciation opportunities at the Community Center

Events

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Event Manager to lead planning of the Community Center’s annual MUSE gala, taking primary responsibility for developing and implementing a fundraising plan that exceeds revenue targets.
• Develop and implement a thoughtful fundraising plan for two annual fundraisers – the Chili Bowl Express and Trashion Fashion
• Ensure sponsorship support for the Community Center’s other annual community events, including Día de los Muertos and the Winter Art Market

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in nonprofit development; experience working on multiple fund development and fundraising strategies.
• Success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donor programs.
• Experience in oversight of grant writing.

• High level of skills in attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Experience in planning and executing concurrent projects.
• Ability to motivate a team to work together on accomplishing shared goals.
• Experience with project management, and a track record of successful project implementation. A ‘project’ can be a grant, an event, or a campaign.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time well.
• Ability to keep up with regular weekly tasks while also working on longer-term projects.
• Proficiency with Google applications, Microsoft Office Suite, Neon client management database.
• Empathy and respect in all interpersonal interactions.
• Clarity and authenticity in both written and spoken English. (Spanish also desirable)
• Ability to work well with people from a variety of backgrounds.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit:

1. A resume outlining the fit for this position.
2. A short letter describing your interest in this role.

Please send your materials to jobapp@sonomacommunitycenter.org.

Questions about the role? Please reach out to Jan Erickson, Ed.D., Board President at janjee7@comcast.net or via phone/text at 707 888 2155

The Sonoma Community Center is committed to an equitable, inclusive, and accessible application process for the open Development Director position. We are seeking applicants of all races, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and gender identities. If you require any assistance in accessing the job description or require an accommodated application process please reach out to Jan Erickson, Ed.D., Board President, for more information.

The Sonoma Community Center is committed to an equitable, inclusive, and accessible
application process for the open Ceramics Studio Coordinator position. We are seeking
applicants of all races, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and gender identities. If you require
any assistance in accessing the job description or require an accommodated application
process please reach out for more information to meg@sonomacommunitycenter.org or
(707)938-4626 x9

Hours: 20 Hours Per Week, non-exempt
Reports To: Director of Ceramics
Location: Onsite at the Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476. Some Off-Site work will be required.
Salary & Benefits: $20-$25 per hour depending on experience; paid sick leave; use of the ceramics facilities.

About this role:
The Ceramics Studio Coordinator supports the Director of Ceramics with the vision as well
as the operational, educational and technical aspects of the program’s studio facilities,
equipment, materials, membership, and publicity. The Coordinator builds and maintains
meaningful relationships with students, members, faculty, and donors to foster mutual
respect and enhance trust as a leader and team member.

The Coordinator exercises strong communication, organizational skills, and upkeep of the
studio in order to maintain an outstanding, welcoming resource for the community.
Working directly with the Director, the Coordinator will ensure safe equipment and a
cohesive vibrant working environment.

Additionally, the Coordinator supports the Director with administrative duties in all
programs for which the Director is responsible including managing volunteers and
participation in supporting programming.

This position is a combination of working in the studio with tools and equipment as well as administrative computer work and file keeping. The coordinator will learn many skills
specific to Sonoma Ceramics while working on the job – so some experience working in studios is preferred but not required. Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish
are highly encouraged to apply.

• Fire gas, electric, Raku, soda kilns
• Manage kiln-firing schedule
• Maintain equipment such as kilns, slab rollers, tables, and wheels; coordinate repair of equipment as needed
• Mix glazes and clay; reclaim clay
• Maintain functional, clean and safe studio environment
• Order and procure supplies and materials; track inventory
• Work with management to identify and implement studio/program upgrades
• Plan and lead bi-annual studio cleaning
• Assist Ceramics Director with administrative tasks, including data entry, mailings, scheduling, and marketing
• Assist with marketing and communications, including planning and implementation of a strong social media presence and identifying marketing needs
• Participate in fundraising planning and execution
• Help to Plan, install and execute Gallery 212 exhibitions, sales, educational programming and outreach
• Assist with class set up and instructor relations leading up to and following programming including payouts etc.
• Train and oversee Artists in Residence and Interns
• Attend monitor meetings, communicate and coordinate with monitors
• Co-manage resident artist’s hours and scope of work with Director
• Help to keep website up to date and correct
• Coordinate jury for resident artist applications
• Help recruit new instructors
• Membership stewardship, some volunteer coordination
• Collaborate on planning of community-based ceramics and education activities

This job may be a fit for you if:

• You are interested in and have first-hand knowledge about making ceramics
• You demonstrate empathy and respect in all interpersonal interactions
• You communicate with clarity and authenticity
• You are able to work some evenings and weekends
• You are passionate about art making, learning for yourself and others
• You are adaptable and can make decisions on the fly
• You can manage multiple projects at one time and juggle priorities
• You are technically inclined and interested in learning/expanding your skills in studio management
• You enjoy working with people and will contribute to a vibrant communal making space
• Have the ability to lift 50 lbs (one box of clay)

How to Apply
This position will be open until filled.

To apply, please send us the following pdf’s or a video of yourself responding to #2 & #3

1. A resume including:
   • Professional work experience
   • Art experience
   • Contacts for 2 professional references
2. 10 Images of your artwork or a link to a website that features your work
3. Your answer to the following (250 words): Please describe your personal lived experience working in ceramics studios, or your professional experience working in ceramics studios, or your passion for working in ceramics studios and supporting others to do so.
4. We’d like to know more about your skills and experience. Although these are not all required for the position, please share your level of competency with running an art studio (200 words). Examples include experience with power tools, firing/maintaining kilns, graphic design, managing volunteers, teaching art, inventory, research, and gallery installation.

Please send your materials to Megan Billingham, Director of Ceramics at
meg@sonomacommunitycenter.org with the subject line: Your Name_Ceramics Studio
Coordinator Application
Questions about this role? Please email or call Megan Billingham:
meg@sonomacommunitycenter.org or (707)938-4626 x9

Teaching Artists Wanted!

You would be perfect if you:

• are willing to teach at Sonoma Community Center or virtually with support and coaching from us
• want to offer rich art and cultural programming to a wide audience of all types of people
• have techniques, content, and ideas to share with others
• want to share a cultural tradition or unique perspective to encourage empathy and cultural appreciation

If you’re interested in teaching opportunities at the Center, please propose a class by filling out this form.

If you have questions before filling out the form, please email one of us (see below).

Arts & Culture staff:

Ceramics: Megan Billingham, meg@sonomacommunitycenter.org
Culinary: Elise Gonzales, elise@sonomacommunitycenter.org
Painting, Drawing, Print & Fiber: Jill Valavanis jill@sonomacommunitycenter.org