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Director of Operations [Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation, Miami, FL]

Description

The Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation, is a non-profit organization established in 2002 by Ella Fontanals-Cisneros and her family to support artists who are exploring new directions in contemporary art. CIFO fosters cultural understanding and educational exchange through three primary initiatives: a Grants and Commissions Program for emerging and mid-career visual artists from Latin America; an exhibitions program showcasing work by Latin American artists and international contemporary art from the Ella Fontanals-Cisneros Collection at the CIFO Art Space; and foundation-initiated support for other arts and culture projects.

Director of Operations

  • Undertaking administrative and office management duties in:
  • Planning and organizing the logistics related to events, exhibitions (budgeting, shipping, museography, publications, promotion) building and personnel.
  • Using skills in accountancy to prepare and monitor budget to verify expenditures stay within budgetary restrictions.
  • Manage Grants and Commissions program.
  • Taking responsibility for property functions, such as access, fire, safety and general maintenance.
  • Marketing responsibilities: work with the marketing department to provide information for press releases; production of printed matters such as banners, invitations, ads, etc.; and events organisation.
  • Help to develop and implement the foundation’s strategic plans and marketing strategies.
  • Coordinates work assignments, manages and directly supervises employees under director’s responsibility.
  • Resolves problems, interprets policies and procedures and prepares work schedule.
  • Ensuring corporate and legal requirements are complied with and reporting to the board of directors.
  • Prepare and submit grants and funding applications for specific activities and events.
Requirements

Personal Requirements:

  • Have an interest in art.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
  • Good organisational and management skills.
  • Able to handle finances.
  • Able to work flexible hours.
  • Appreciation of the role of the arts in the community.
  • Have administrative and computer skills.
  • Be able to organise and prioritise work, solve problems and keep calm under pressure.
  • Have good time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Be able to work alone and as part of a team.
  • Have commercial awareness.
  • Have an awareness of how to make information accessible to a wide range of people.

Background:

  • Degree in arts management;
  • Arts administration options in other arts-related degree;
  • Degree in business studies;
  • Experience managing art institutions and art programs/exhibitions
Job Information
  • Miami, Florida, 33143, United States
  • 28587434
  • June 28, 2016
  • Director of Operations
  • Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation
  • Directors/Administrators
  • No
  • Full-Time

2 Comments

  1. Luis R. Huizi Castillo

    08/24/2016

    Talent Acquisition Manager
    CIFO Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation
    1018 North Miami Avenue
    Miami, Florida 33136

    Dear Talent Acquisition Manager,

    It is a pleasure writing to apply to the position of Director of Operations, in Miami, FL. Please find attached my CV Resume, you may see my LinkedIn profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/profileluishuizi.

    I would appreciate the opportunity to further discuss my qualifications and the position in greater detail. Please contact me at luishuizi@gmail.com or at (305)992-0977, I look forward to hearing from you.

    Thanking you in advance for your kind attention, I remain,

    Sincerely,
    Luis R. Huizi Castillo

  2. Christina Errico

    Hi Luis,

    I just wanted to let you know that commenting on this posting does not mean you are applying to this job. You will need to contact the organization directly to find out how to apply.

    Best,
    Christina

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