Dear Friends:
FADF is hiring consultants to help with the CHHESS process for SOMA Pilipinas. Please see desired qualifications and job description below.
To apply, please send a 1-2 page cover letter regarding your interest and qualification, your rate, as well as a resume and brief pertinent work samples (research paper, policy analysis, cultural arts plan) to: raquel@somapilipinas.org by November 26, 2019 at 5pm.
ARTS CONSULTANT (AC)
Lead assessment of SOMA Pilipinas artist and art & culture organization needs and develop strategy to advance support and resource development .
The Arts Consultant will interface with City department staff (especially Arts Commission and Grants for the Arts, but including other City art & culture funders like the PUC and DCYF), as well as the California Arts Council to identify existing and potential programs, policies, and resources, and develop a strategy and advocacy plan to advance SOMA Pilipinas artist and art & culture organization sustainability through City resources and partnerships. They will work with staff and community members--especially the arts & culture cohort--to help shape and prioritize strategies. They will develop a feasibility study for a physical performing arts space within the cultural district. They will write arts & culture section of the CHHESS based on the plan.
Specific qualifications desired for this position:
Experience working with City departments and civic arts & culture funding sources, processes, and policies, including grants and public art programs.
Experience working with artists and arts organizations to determine needs in the field.
Experience leading organizational development and capacity building initiatives for organizations ranging from $150K-$500K
Experience creating cultural arts plans and field initiatives highly preferred