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************ 2-Year Grant Funded Employment Opportunity ***************

Community Engagement and Media Specialist, Cummington Cultural District

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This position reports to the Cummington Cultural District Ad Hoc Committee.

Responsibilities include:
Organize and execute Cultural District community engagement strategies, projects and events to include:
● Cummington Cultural District Committee monthly meetings (held in accordance with the guidelines of MA Open Meeting Law) under the direction of its Steering Committee

● Calendar for Regional Arts and Cultural programs and events under the direction of the Committee

● Monitor and maintain Website and social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) and see that is accurate, consistent and timely

● Assist with other special projects and programs as determined by the Committee
Build relationships between the Cummington Cultural District and communities, institutions and organizations, as well as maintain and elevate existing relationships, in furtherance of preserving and promoting arts, humanities and culture of the Hilltowns.

This is a remote work opportunity requiring presence during meetings and functions.
This position requires proven experience in Communications and Public Relations, as well as
● Proficiency in social media platforms mentioned above as well as Google Workspace
● Strong organizational skills and readiness to work on several projects simultaneously
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Starting compensation $42 per hour, up to 25 hours per month. Application period is open until September 15, 2023.

Review of candidates will begin September 18, 2023. Anticipated start date for this position is September 25, 2023. This position is funded by Mass Humanities for 2 years and is contingent on grant funding and periodic positive performance reviews.

To apply:
Submit cover letter, resume listing computer programs you are experienced in and three work or project-related writing/marketing samples that represent your original work. 

This could include –
Press Releases Articles (or links to) Marketing Materials
Design/Layout work Website/Social Media work Video pieces

Send to the Committee with cover letter to culturaldistrictcummington@gmail.com, or to PO Box 127, Cummington, MA
01026.

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Cummington Cultural District Committee seeks outdoor installations for community Arts Activation project.   

Cummington, MA — The Cummington Cultural District Ad-hoc Committee is pleased to announce a request for proposals for its first public art initiative, “Reflections.”   The project will include a temporary installation of 6-8 unique pieces of public art for approximately 5 months in the Cummington Village area.  Artist proposals are due April 4, 2022, online at http://cummingtonculture.art.    

For the last two years, a committee has been working on applying for a Cultural District designation for Cummington based on its unique history and cultural assets. As part of this effort, the committee seeks to initiate a highly visible and positive public arts event which celebrates Cummington’s community spirit while connecting to the town’s natural beauty and agricultural heritage. 

The Committee has chosen for a theme “Reflections” based on the dual meaning of the word and its alignment to the Cultural District goals of connecting local people to the area’s history and the natural beauty around them.  Preference will be given to artists from Cummington and the adjacent towns of Ashfield, Windsor, Worthington, Chesterfield, Goshen, and Plainfield. A secondary preference will be given to artists with ties to the Hilltowns and understanding of the community.  One site is reserved for a youth project.  Other selection criteria will include: aesthetics, originality, safety, feasibility, scale and durability.    

Participating artists will receive a one-time honorarium of $625 plus an additional $375 if artists decide to facilitate one of several participatory community art projects. Up to $600 of material costs incurred during the project year may also be reimbursed in addition to funds that help with installation materials.    

The project has been funded with a grant from RuralLISC to Hilltown Community Development who will act as fiscal agent.   

The vision for the Cummington Cultural District is to engage the entire town in an inclusive and positive effort to work towards a vibrant Village area with collaborative programming and marketing to new audiences to experience all the things which make Cummington unique.  “One goal of a cultural district that keeps rising to the top for us is for this program to be a unifying force in the town – to bring people together of all ages and backgrounds focusing on what we love about Cummington and why we live here,” says committee member Katy Eiseman.   

To read the full request for proposals and learn more about the work of the Cummington Cultural District project, visit http://cummingtonculture.art or call 413-296-4536 x 116.   

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