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Seeking the next Executive Director for Marquis Studios
Background:
Founded in 1977 by David Marquis, Marquis Studios is a multi-disciplinary arts education nonprofit that inspires a passion for learning by bringing the arts into New York City public schools.
Mr. Marquis served as the Executive Director until 2017 and was a dynamic well-loved leader who brought to his work considerable experience as a theater artist of many capacities. On November 12, 2017, David Marquis passed away due to health complications. His work lives on through the students, teachers and parents served by the many programs offered by Marquis Studios. Before his death he requested that the Support Center, located in downtown New York City, assist the Board of Directors with this very important executive transition.
One hundred and fifty New York City public schools in all five boroughs are served annually through partnership with Marquis Studios. Students served are predominately low income and a quarter are students with disabilities, many from District 75 schools. A dedicated administrative staff of twelve, a team of ninety-six Teaching Artists, and a $3.5 million budget make it all possible.
Services provided by Marquis Studios include the following:
-Core curriculum programming consisting of ten-week arts residencies taught by Teaching Artists.
-A full spectrum of arts residencies that encourage student exploration of dance, media, music, theater and visual arts.
-Custom designed programs to meet the educational goals set by the school
-Programs that address New York State Learning Standards, both in the arts and academic areas.
-Professional development for classroom teachers to provide arts education techniques and concepts that can be brought back to the classroom.
-Parent/Child Workshops that help parents understand the connection between arts and academics while providing a fun, hands‐on experience parents and children can share.
The Marquis Studios administrative offices are in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn.
The Opportunity:
The Board members of Marquis Studios value the history, program quality, and professional relationships forged over the years and are seeking a new leader who will maintain and build upon this treasured history.
The full-time Executive Director reports to the Board and has overall responsibility for the operation and representation of Marquis Studios to its various communities. Duties include advancing the organization’s mission, supervising the administrative staff and 96 teaching artists/assistants, implementing policies, managing financial resources, managing partnerships, and being the ‘face’ of the organization. The Executive Director oversees an annual operating budget of $3.5 million with revenue from government contracts and grants. Programs are active in all five boroughs of New York City.
Responsibilities include:
-Exercising oversight for all aspects of the organization’s administration and program delivery, policy implementation, quality assurance, and infrastructure
-Serving as the principal representative of Marquis Studios in interactions with all partners, funders, government representatives, and other interested parties
-Inspiring and motivating the Teaching Artist team and insuring the proper balance between independence and agency standards in insuring a unique and valued product
-Earning the respect and trust of public school administrators, school superintendents, and funders during a sensitive time of adjusting to a new leader
-Comfort with promoting the Marquis Studios offerings in a persuasive way that results in ‘win – win’ arrangements for schools, students, and Teaching Artists
-Preparing operational updates and analytic reports for the Board related to the organization’s programs, finances, and other matters as appropriate
-Participating with the Board in strategic planning and insuring financial sustainability
The Qualified Candidate:
Marquis Studios seeks an outgoing, confident, responsive person with exceptional communication and relationship building skills. Qualified candidates will have:
-A passion and caring for the mission and purposes of Marquis Studios
-Extensive experience in arts education, public school collaboration, arts curriculum development, mentoring and/or artistic professional development
-Ability to inspire and motivate teams
-An ‘outcomes orientation’; knowing how to effectively capture impact/outcome information and utilize it well in communications
-A minimum of seven years of senior management-level leadership experience
-Professional, highly effective written, verbal, communication and presentation skills
-Proven strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain important relationships with institutions, professionals and artists as well as ‘selling’ what Marquis offers
-Demonstrated success in operational and financial oversight, strategic planning, organizational development and nonprofit governance
-An interest in and ability to explore and develop additional resources that enhance the organization, while honoring its rich history and culture
-Ability to interact effectively with the Board with demonstrated prior experience in working with a Board
-A Master’s Degree in Arts Education, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or another relevant field is preferred
Applications will be considered from experienced organizational leaders or senior level organizational staff members who aspire to be Executive Directors.
Salary and Benefits:
The current annual budget for Executive Director salary and benefits (inclusive) is $130,000 – $160,000. Compensation package details are negotiable based on experience and individual priorities.
Application Process:
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to: Marquis-Search@supportcenteronline.org
Please be sure to include a cover letter with the following information:
-Description of your interest in the position
-Evidence that your qualifications and experience match the organization’s interests
-Evidence of passion for the mission
-How you learned of the position
Submission deadline is August 31, 2018. Only electronic submissions will be considered. All applications will be treated as confidential.
Marquis Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates.
Travel expenses to interviews and relocation expenses for the new Executive Director will NOT be reimbursed by Marquis Studios.
Footnote:
The executive transition and search is being facilitated by the Executive Search and Transition Management division of the Support Center for Nonprofit Management. Questions may be addressed to Don Crocker at dcrocker@supportcenteronline.org. The Support Center is a Management Support Organization serving nonprofit and philanthropic organizations.
For more information please visit: www.supportcenteronline.org
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Professional Development Specialist
Reports to: Director of Education
Status: Part-time (20 hours/week)Location: Marquis Studios’ new office – DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY; www.MarquisStudios.org
About Marquis Studios:
Marquis Studios inspires a passion for learning by bringing the arts into schools and empowering students to achieve their full potential. We offer a full spectrum of residencies that encourage student exploration of visual arts, theater, music, dance, architecture, media arts, circus arts and puppetry. Our team of Teaching Artists serve more than 40,000 students annually from pre-K through high school in more than 150 NYC public schools in all five boroughs. Approximately 80 percent of our programs serve young people living at or below the federal poverty line, and more than 50 percent of all grant-funded programming is delivered in classrooms serving students with disabilities. Marquis Studios is recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts and has been deemed the Kennedy Center VSA NYC Affiliate. The Professional Development Specialist will join a team of a dozen mission-driven administrative staff, 90+ experienced Teaching Artists, and 20+ passionate Teaching Assistants who are dedicated to continuing the non-profit’s 41-year old legacy.
Job Description:
The ideal candidate is a passionate, active educator of youth and adults, looking to fulfill an administrative leadership role at a leading arts education non-profit. The Professional Development Specialist will ensure that Marquis Studios’ Teaching Artists are given access and opportunity to excellent professional development in both skills-based and pedagogy-based subjects as they relate to arts education. We believe in the ongoing support and development of our staff. The person in this position will be challenged to create opportunities to explore relevant topics with our Teaching Artists and keep them informed of professional development opportunities in the NYC arts education community. In collaboration with the Director of Education, the Professional Development Specialist will assist with identifying Teaching Artist needs, planning and executing trainings and workshops, and supporting Marquis Studios’ recently-launched Teaching Artist Advisory Board. This could be a wonderful opportunity for a Teaching Artist and skilled facilitator who is ready to take on a management role.
Responsibilities:
– Train and professionally develop all new Teaching Artists (TAs).– Deliver ongoing assessment and professional development of current staff of TAs.
– Design and execute Marquis Studios’ professional development programs, such as semi-annual organizational meetings and monthly in-house professional development workshops/trainings.
– Oversee, manage and facilitate the annual Teaching Artist Training Program (TATI), a six-week training for arts educators working with students with special needs.
– Liaise with Teaching Artist Project Cohort (TAP) through The Community Word Project.
– Represent Marquis Studios at the Face to Face Conference and other external conference opportunities.
– Communicate with all internal departments and TAs in an effective and timely manner.
– Keep staff updated on trends in arts education alongside the Director of Education.
Requirements and Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BFA) required, MA or MFA preferred
– At least 3 years of experience working in the NYC Arts Education community
– At least 5 years of experience working as a Teaching Artist (any arts discipline)
– Experience working with and leading a team of arts educators a plus
– Experience working with special needs populations
– Strong inter-personal, collaboration and teambuilding skills
– Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
– Strong problem-solving skills, along with an ability to handle multiple priorities
– Ability to work in an open office environment
– Ability to work independently and manage own workload
Salary: $26,500
Inquiries: Email your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter to Jobs@MarquisStudios.org; Subject line “Professional Development Specialist”. No calls please. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.Application Deadline Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviewing priority will be given to candidates who apply before Friday, August 24, 2018.
Ideal Start Date: mid-September 2018
Marquis Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to seeking a diverse staff with respect to gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, class, educational background, religion, sexual orientation, and physical ability. All applicants are welcome.
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Marquis Studios Education Intern – for Fall 2018
Reports to: Director of Education
Commitment: At least 8 hours per week
Location: Marquis Studios’ office – DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY
About Marquis Studios:
Founded in 1977, Marquis Studios is a multi-disciplinary organization providing arts education services to over 150 New York City public schools. Through strong collaborative partnerships we provide a full spectrum of multi-cultural residencies where students explore the visual and performing arts. Marquis Studios provides in- school residencies, after-school residencies and parent-child workshops to high needs school communities. In 2013 Marquis Studios was proudly named the New York City affiliate of VSA, which is the city wide organization on arts and disabilities. It is our aim to continuously provide quality programs through high impact arts opportunities while creating learning environments that strengthens critical thinking and creative skills. www.marquisstudios.org
Internship Description:
The Education Intern will assist with administrative tasks at a NYC arts education nonprofit that uses the arts as a tool for youth development. The intern’s role will be to assist with ensuring the quality of youth programs through the collection of curricula and evaluation surveys and the implementation of trainings and workshops for professional teaching artists and the teaching assistants who are paired with them.
Responsibilities:
• Track residencies happening in the fall cycle, including teaching artists’ completion of lesson plans and online evaluation surveys
• Collect, edit and distribute program “Signage” to teaching artists
• Visit arts residencies with the Director of Education to see teaching artists and teaching assistants in action• Serve as a substitute teaching assistant as needed
• Assist with preparation/clean up and attend at in-house Professional Development workshops for teaching artists and/or teaching assistants
• Assist with special events that showcase student artwork as needed
• Special Project: Create a much-needed Curriculum Archive that organizes best examples of lessonsRequirements and Qualifications:
• Passion for the arts and working with youth of all ages and ability levels • Experience in the arts and working with youth a plus
• Interest in pursuing arts education as a potential career
• Willingness to learn & improve leadership skills• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong collaboration, communication and teamwork skills
• Strong problem solving skills along with an ability to work independentlyWhat Marquis Studios Interns Receive:
• Training, support and weekly check-ins with supervisor
• Professional development opportunities
• Responsibilities that include time in the office and time in the classroom
• Opportunity to build resume skills
• Extensive hands-on experience learning about what happens behind the scenes of an arts nonprofitSalary: This position is unpaid but we are able to work with students to provide college credit. Application Deadline Date: August 31, applicants interviewed on a rolling basis
Start Date: Mid-September 2018
End Date: Mid-December 2018To apply: Email your resume and a thoughtful cover letter to internships@marquisstudios.org; Subject line “Education Intern”. No calls please. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Marquis Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to seeking a diverse staff with respect to gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, class, educational background, religion, sexual orientation, and physical ability. All applicants are welcome.