The Arts Center in Orange is a place for our community.

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JOB OPENINGS

Title: Executive Director

Reports to: Board of Directors

Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Location: On-site and In-person, in Orange, Virginia

Start Date: August 1, 2025

Salary Range: $50,000-60,000

Established in 1997, The Arts Center began by offering classes and having small gallery shows in leased spaces. In 2001, former business owner and town mayor Bob Morin donated his 11,000 square foot building on Main Street to The Arts Center. The first floor of the former retail store has been renovated and includes two gallery spaces, a classroom, a ceramics studio, and a gift shop. The second floor is available for further expansion and is currently used for storage. The mission of The Arts Center in Orange is to increase the quality of life in our community by promoting an appreciation for fine contemporary arts in diverse styles and ideologies. This is accomplished by providing:

  • a forum to promote artistic excellence; scholarship and education

  • a venue for Virginia artists and artisans to work, teach, exhibit, and sell work

  • a place for the community to learn skills, and to participate in, as well as enjoy the arts

Key Responsibilities

  1. Planning and execution of development plan, including grant funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, private and public foundations, and individuals, and fundraising events and other special events.

  2. Preparation and management of the annual budget, working closely with bookkeeper to manage accounts payable to vendors and artists and payroll. Prepare monthly financial reports for the Board. Compile financial documentation for an annual audit and preparation of IRS Form 990.

  3. Support the Board of Directors in their strategic planning, development, and community outreach activities. Compile requested information and documents for Board meetings.

  4. Identify, negotiate, and install exhibits in the Morin and Community Gallery; including the recruitment and cultivation of guest curators

  5. Supervise the expansion of the gift shop by recruiting appropriate artists and artisans to sell their work in the shop. Rebuild strong relationships with local artists who displayed their work in the shop prior to the pandemic.

  6. Supervision of the part time staff and volunteers who help with daily operations.

  7. Oversee all electronic media, including website management, social media, email marketing, and online fundraising.

Required Qualifications

  1. Five years of experience working in an arts organization or other nonprofit, or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least one year in a management position; visual arts experience a plus.

  2. Bachelor’s Degree in art, art history, arts management, nonprofit management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  3. Active, demonstrated fundraising experience with clear understanding of fundraising sources, grant application writing, and maintenance of strong donor relations.

  4. Experience growing organizational awareness in the broader community combined with creative marketing concepts to promote programs, initiatives, and events.

  5. Ability to effectively communicate the mission in a manner that engages stakeholders, members, donors, volunteers, and the community.

  6. Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting. Success in generating new revenue streams and the achievement of strong financial results.

Apply to:

Mr. Edward Harvey, President

Board of Directors

The Arts Center in Orange

ed@artscenterinorange.com

VOLUNTEERING

We love our volunteers! Volunteering with The Arts Center in Orange is easy: all you need is a love for art! Our volunteers assist with things like putting together art supply packets for The Community Outreach Program, answering visitor questions, and making The Arts Center a fun, welcoming place to be.

All volunteers who give at least 4 hours each week receive a 15% discount in our shop and free registration for one class per session.

During the first shift, all volunteers receive orientation. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian for the first shift.

Ready to volunteer? Schedule your shift below!

INTERNSHIPS

Internships at The Arts Center in Orange are designed to provide practical training experience to individuals interested in pursuing careers in the arts and museum fields. Interns gain a broad understanding of how the organization functions, and learn specific skills related to their internship focus. Interns are assigned based on academic background, professional skills, interests, and career goals. Internships require a commitment of at least two days a week onsite at The Arts Center in Orange (129 E. Main Street, Orange, VA 22960).


HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief (no more than 500 words) cover letter detailing your interest in this opportunity and your desired area of focus.


Please note: Candidates may either be Juniors or Seniors in High School and applying through a work-study/vocational program, or junior-year college level or above to be considered. Preference will be given to current students. Recent graduates are also eligible. We enourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

COMPENSATION
All internships at The Arts Center in Orange are currently unpaid opportunities. However, all interns receive a 15% discount in our shop and can register for one free studio class per session. We are also open to working with your school to arrange for class credit.

SOCIAL MEDIA/MARKETING
INTERN

Hours: 16 hours per week
Reports to: Executive Director

The Social Media Marketing Intern is responsible for assisting in a range of marketing initiatives within The Arts Center in Orange. As an intern, they will be working closely with the Executive Director, Administrative Assistant, and Programs Coordinator. Working in a team setting will provide them with real hands-on projects and daily tasks that use social media platforms to promote and manage The Arts Centers online presence. Interns will be able to apply classroom based knowledge to projects and gain essential skills needed to be career ready.  The Arts Center in Orange is dedicated to developing successful leaders, and we strive to make this internship as realistic and informative as possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Work alongside the team to create a plan for social media strategies monthly

  • Assist in the growth of The Arts Center by raising awareness through various social media platforms

  • Monitor postings to ensure brand message is constant from the terminology used to images posted

  • Aid in the daily aspects of promoting The Arts Centers workshops, community engagement and other activities

  • Interact with followers by communicating and answering questions through the company's social pages

  • Assist in implementing plans to increase followers on popular social media websites such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter

  • Help create content as dictated by the monthly editorial calendar to promote exhibits, workshops, and community engagements

  • Other duties as assigned 

ACQUIRED SKILLS: As a result of working as the Social Media Marketing Intern, the student will have the opportunity to acquire and further develop their communication, time management, attention to detail, adaptability, and customer service skills. 

AUDIO/VISUAL (A/V)
INTERN

Hours: 16 hours per week
Reports to: Executive Director

The Audio Visual (AV) Intern will assist with the photo and video needs of The Arts Center in Orange through planning, executing, and collaborating with the Executive Director. The Audio Visual (AV) Intern will be responsible for capturing, editing, and delivering photos and videos to support The Arts Center in Orange print and digital marketing materials. This position will work with our Social Media Marketing Intern, Administrative Assistant, and Programs Coordinator. The Arts Center in Orange is dedicated to developing successful leaders, and we strive to make this internship as realistic and informative as possible.   

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Work with The Arts Center team to advertise programs, workshops, and special events via photos and/or videos 

  • Capture engaging photos and/or videos to support the creative process of marketing content for The Arts Center in Orange programs, service, and special events

  • Assist with maintaining a consistent identity of The Arts Center in Orange by following the organization’s brand guidelines while meeting marketing requirements 

  • Think creatively and develop a robust photo and video library for printed and digital content

  • Assist with scheduling content to be published on social media at ideal times

  • Assist with monitoring the social media channels and activities 

  • Assist with managing The Arts Center in Orange social media content calendar 

  • Assist with curating social media content for events, stand-alone campaigns, and other projects

  • Other duties as assigned 

ACQUIRED SKILLS As a result of working as the Audio Visual (AV) Intern, the student will have the opportunity to acquire and further develop their photography and videography skills, communication, time management, attention to detail, adaptability, and customer service skills.