Baltimore Clayworks (BCW) is a community-centered ceramics institution in the Mt. Washington neighborhood of Baltimore, which was founded by nine artists in 1980. BCW possess a national and international reputation for artistic excellence, artists’ support, and community involvement. The mission of BCW is to develop, sustain, and promote an artist-centered community that provides outstanding educational, artistic, and collaborative programs in the ceramic arts. Its core values are artist-centeredness, excellence, inclusivity, integrity, and joy. BCW is committed to promoting diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in all aspects of the organization. We seek to attract a diverse applicant pool for positions.
Current Opportunities
Salary Range: $65,000-$68,000 based on experience
To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, three references with contact details and three writing samples, either donor solicitation or grant samples to HR@BaltimoreClayworks.org. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed.
Baltimore Clayworks is seeking a full time Development Director to oversee and coordinate all philanthropic activities to further our mission and vision. We are a community-centered ceramics institution in the Mt. Washington neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. We are known for our attentiveness to our city, and possess a national and international reputation for artistic excellence, artists’ support, ceramics education, and community involvement.
The Development Director is responsible for planning and implementing an overall fund development program, including membership, individual donations (major, annual, legacy, and in-kind gifts), sponsorships, government and foundation grants, and fundraisers. The Development Director will work in partnership with the staff and board, and serves as the liaison to the Board of Directors, and reports to the Executive Director.
About the Organization: As Maryland’s only 501(c)3 non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the ceramic arts, Baltimore Clayworks provides essential programs and services to local, national and international artists, both from its campus in northwest Baltimore and in the community sites throughout the metropolitan area. Currently it operates four essential program areas: education, exhibitions, community arts and artist residency program. Clayworks’ stated core values are artist-centeredness, inclusivity, excellence, integrity and joy. Clayworks’ mission is to develop, promote and sustain an artist-centered community, which provides exceptional artistic, educational and collaborative programs in the ceramic art.
Reporting: Reports to Executive Director
Essential Functions:
- Create and provide oversight of the fund development program and maintain deadlines calendar.
- Cultivate and nurture current and new donor and volunteer relationships.
- Research and identify funding opportunities and draft grant proposals, LOIs, and solicitations for businesses, government, and private, corporate, and family foundations.
- Manage philanthropic campaigns, grant writing, communication and events planning with Development Associate(s).
- Identify community members, volunteers, donors, and patrons with giving potential, cultivate relationships, and provide excellent stewardship.
- Generate and send timely development communications, acknowledgement letters, and annual appeal and other campaign solicitations.
- Manage fundraising and events with relevant staff, volunteers, and committees to build relationships with key constituents.
- Evaluate and expand membership programs and track membership statistics.
- Act as liaison with Board of Directors.
- Work with Marketing to develop communication in support of fundraising efforts, including digital and print materials, and social media campaigns.
- Oversee the database; maintain accurate records and reports of donations, memberships, and event registrations.
- Prepare progress reports on development plan for ED and Board.
- Other related functions to meet the ongoing needs of the organization may be required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of prior development experience.
- Proven experience in fundraising.
- Demonstrable writing skills.
- Flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Be persuasive and trustworthy with the ability to develop relationships easily.
- Management experience in a non-profit or similar environment.
Salary and Benefits:
This is a permanent, full-time salaried exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Health insurance is provided, along with a 403(b) plan, PTO time and other benefits.
Baltimore Clayworks is committed to promoting diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in all aspects of the organization. We seek to attract a diverse applicant pool for all positions.
Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 based on experience
To Apply: Contact HRConsultant@baltimoreclayworks.org
The Ceramic Studio Technician is responsible for managing operation and maintenance of the Ceramics studios and equipment. Additionally, the Studio technician serves as a resource to other technical and facilities staff, teaching artists, education staff, Woodkiln Technician and students regarding use of the ceramic equipment and facilities.
About the Organization: As Maryland’s only 501(c)3 non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the ceramic arts, Baltimore Clayworks provides essential programs and services to local, national and international artists, both from its campus in northwest Baltimore and in the community sites throughout the metropolitan area. Currently it operates four essential program areas: education, exhibitions, community arts and artist residency program. Clayworks’ stated core values are artist-centeredness, inclusivity, excellence, integrity and joy. Clayworks’ mission is to develop, promote and sustain an artist-centered community, which provides exceptional artistic, educational and collaborative programs in the ceramic art.
Reporting: Reports to Executive Director
Essential Functions:
- Overseeing maintenance and upkeep of Baltimore Clayworks kilns, studio and other equipment
- Complies with and enforces facility access policies and procedures.
- Initiates firing of all student work
- Coordinates a kiln-firing schedule
- Trains students in the safe and proper firing of gas and electric kilns
- Schedules maintenance and ensure proper clean-up of the ceramics studio
- Maintains inventories of instructional supplies and equipment, orders supplies as necessary and appropriate
- Acts as a positive role model in the safe handling of materials and equipment
- Assumes responsibility for the understanding of, and adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and health standards
- Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including maintenance, grounds and custodial workers
Other:
Assist with exhibition openings and events; assist with implementing workshops and volunteer recruitment for studio clean-up and open studio, maintain inventory of tools and clay for re-sale; other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with diverse groups including teachers and students.
Qualifications:
The ideal person for this position has studio experience with 3 years of firing experience related to but not limited to gas reduction, soda fire, Raku, and electric kiln operations. Candidates should be outgoing, motivated and people oriented. Additionally, must have a willingness to work a varied but flexible schedule. The work environment requires exposure to chemicals and solvents regularly. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry 50lbs regularly.
Salary and Benefits:
This is a permanent, full-time salaried exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Health insurance is provided, along with a 403(b) plan, PTO time and other benefits.
Baltimore Clayworks is always looking for clay teachers for our Mt. Washington campus and accepts class proposals each session. If you would like to propose a class, please download and fill out our Class Proposal Form and email it to our Director of Education, Kevin Rohde, at kevin.rohde@baltimoreclayworks.org.
Baltimore Clayworks is excited to announce the Summer Camp Instructor application for the 2024 season soon!
Download and email the completed application form to our Director of Education, Kevin Rohde, at kevin.rohde@baltimoreclayworks.org.
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Baltimore Clayworks has a robust Internship Program. For more information, please visit our Internships page.