Arts & Culture Network Steward - Neighborhood Connections

Neighborhood Connections, in partnership with Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, is seeking Arts & Culture Fellows to support the stewardship of our Virtual Arts & Culture Network Nights.

The overall goal of these gatherings is to create a regular gathering space for artists and arts organizations in Cuyahoga County to come together to meet one another, build trust across geographic, racial, socio-economic and institutional-community boundaries, connect with resources and timely information, and have discussions that may spark action on projects, programs or issues these individuals care about.

Arts & Culture Fellows will assist the Arts & Culture Network Night Lead Steward in implementing the events. This work will include:

Attending trainings and Neighbor Up gatherings to learn community network building practices;
Utilizing community network building practices to facilitate and implement Arts & Culture Network Nights;
Engaging with members of Cuyahoga County’s arts & culture community to create a dynamic, inclusive, and welcoming event; and
Following up with attendees after each event to facilitate connections and help attendees move their ideas to action.
Fellows must also be present for each Arts & Culture Network Night event, which are on the following Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m.:

March 31, 2022
May 26, 2022
July 28, 2022
August 25, 2022
September 29, 2022
November 17, 2022
The gatherings are currently virtual and held over Zoom, with the possibility of them becoming in-person if it can be done safely.

Applications are due Tuesday, February 15 at 11:59 p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS
Arts & Culture Fellows will be emerging artists from diverse disciplines and backgrounds with a vested interest in weaving our city’s arts and culture community. Consider applying if you:

Feel passionately about supporting and developing arts and culture within Cuyahoga County;
Are interested in facilitating connections between artists, arts organization employees, and people who care about the arts;
Exhibit the Neighbor Up mission and values in your work with community members.

COMPENSATION
Arts & Culture Fellows will be contractors with Neighborhood Connections. They will receive $200 stipends per event at a rate of $20/hr. for a total of $1,200 for all six events. Neighborhood Connections staff will support the fellows with trainings offered through the Neighbor Up Network, as well as mobilization meetings as they implement the gatherings.

Neighborhood Connections is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.

Click here to apply.