Career Opportunities with

Shreveport Regional Arts Council

PROGRAMS MANAGER/ARTISTS LIAISON

Full-time, Salaried Position

Qualifications:

  • Professional practicing artist with demonstrated involvement in the arts community.

  • Experience in program management, event planning, arts administration, or a related field preferred.

  • Strong organizational and project management skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience working collaboratively with artists, community partners, sponsors, and stakeholders.

  • Proficiency with email communication platforms, online submission systems, and standard office software.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

  • Flexible schedule with availability for evenings and weekends as required.

The Programs Manager / Artist Liaison serves a dual role within the organization, acting as both a professional artist representative and a program management leader. This position fosters strong relationships between regional artists and the organization while overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of major arts programs and events.

The successful candidate will be an active professional artist with a passion for artist development, community engagement, and arts administration. This role requires regular office hours, event attendance, and occasional evening and weekend commitments.

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Email Wren Coker wren@shrevearts.org with resume/cover letter. 

FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Full Time, Salary-Exempt

Salary Range: $40,000 – 50,000

Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting/bookkeeping. Expert level knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting and payroll requirements is mandatory. Nonprofit experience preferred.

Description: The Finance & Development Manager is responsible for the overall fiscal management of the organization, including tracking, reporting and maintaining records on all financial transactions, cash flow, budgets, taxes, audits of Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) and artspace. The Finance & Development Manager is also responsible for managing grants, developing fundraising materials, and managing donor records.

Responsibilities:

Two Overall responsibilities:

  1. Work with the Outside Accountant in managing the accounting function of SRAC, and all its projects and programs.

  2. Assist the Executive & Program Directors in managing the contributed income and subsequent donor “satisfaction” of commitments made to private sector contributors and public sector sources.

Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Accounting:

  • Maintain a record of all transactions in QuickBooks and paper files.

  • Gather and pay all invoices.

  • Code invoices are applicable.

  • Manage petty cash. Audit Cash Boxes and Vault.

  • Work Souvenir Booth as needed.

  • Record all daily transactions.

  • Manage budgeting process and communicate applicable budgets to Management Team Members.

  • Match all receipts and expenditures.

  • Provide all information to auditors and annual workers comp audit.

  • Monitor cash flow and communicate issues to Executive Director & External Accountant.

  • Review financial statements prepared by External Accountant.

  • Monthly filing of sales tax.

  • Maintain Raffle Licenses.

  • Generate invoices and manage Accounts Receivable.

  • Work Ticket Sales and Banks for all fundraising events.

  • Send Thank You letters and Records of Giving to all donors.

  • Send 1099’s at yearend.

  • Other duties as assigned.

2. Development Office:

  • Manage the grant/proposal process to ensure annual budgeted goals for this segment are achieved.

    • Develop and monitor an annual plan and annual grant calendar for this segment to be approved by the Senior Director of Operations and Executive Director to include timelines and financial goals.

    • Communicate and monitor the annual grant timeline with the Senior Director of Operations and Executive Director on a regular and consistent basis (at least monthly).

    • Write grants/proposals as directed, including financials and ancillary materials.

    • Assemble and submit approved grant packages, marketing materials and presentations.

    • Prepare final reports, working with project team on deadlines, narratives and outcome attachments.

  • Manage donor relationships and campaigns. Maintain, update and organize accurate donor databases including Salesforce and various excel project work sheets so that prospects and donors can be accurately tracked, invoiced, recognized, thanked and cultivated. Experience in Salesforce is not a requirement but experience in a donor database is a huge plus.

  • Manage specific campaigns from conceptualization to implementation as assigned (e.g., ArtBreak Campaign) and support Executive Director and Senior Director of Operations in the execution of all other campaigns.

  • Manage donor recognition and “perks” fulfilment, ensuring proper recognition on signage, promotional materials, and media.

  • Work closely with the Marketing Team to ensure accurate and timely communication with donors, volunteers and staff.

Requirements:

Must hold a degree in Accounting or Finance or demonstrate equivalent skills through sustained experience.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, with Advanced Excel skills

  • Experience in QuickBooks or similar software.

  • Excellent organization and time management skills with proven ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with others.

  • Ability to write thoughtfully, effectively, and creatively. Previous grant writing or proposal writing experience a major plus.

  • Ability to view the world through the “eyes” of others, especially donors.

  • Proven ability to be accurate and attend to details.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and database software such as Salesforce or similar donor database experience.

  • Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.

  • Must have a current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

  • Must be flexible to work long hours including some nights and weekends.

  • Ability to quickly learn and implement new software as needed.

  • Honest, team player, and reliable.

  • Must pass a background check and credit check.

Email Wren Coker wren@shrevearts.org with resume/cover letter. 

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.