Special Event Volunteers Hamilton Hill Arts Center organizes many exciting and important events throughout the year, such as Kwanzaa, Juneteenth, and Culturefest. These events require many hands, and you can help! Volunteers are often needed to take tickets at the doors, to sell goods from the Kuumba Krafts stand, to paint faces, and much more! Opportunities are available for all who are interested.
Art Teachers, Youth Workers Students in art, music, theater and dance are invited to share their interests with child and adult visitors to the arts center. Interns will gain experience in designing curriculum and in working with students. This year we want to revive the photography program and are particularly interested in assistance with computer graphics and communication projects and computer-generated music projects.
Arts Management Participate in marketing, promotion, fundraising and gallery management. Better your skills in grantsmanship, writing press releases, designing posters and publicity materials. Follow ideas from inception to completion and meet local and national artists of all disciplines.
Business Management Interns interested in learning to operate small businesses can assist in managing the Kuumba Krafts Boutique. Bring your ideas and energy tohelp build this hidden treasure into profitable retail outlet for local artists and art center students.
AmeriCorps*VISTA Opportunities For more than 40 years, AmeriCorps*VISTA members have been helping bring individuals and communities out of poverty. Members serve full-time for a year at Hamilton Hill Arts Center. These positions are paid and receive many benefits. For more information about AmeriCorps and the VISTA program, visit www.americorps.org. At Hamilton Hill Arts Center, we have four AmeriCorps*VISTA positions:
Program Development Specialist This position will research, test and evaluate art-based programs of interest to adults in the Hamilton Hill Area and African-Amerian community. The programs developed should be self-supporting and fulfill the creative needs of the community. This position is currently open. Apply today!
Grant Writer This position creates financial stability through grantwriting and fundraising to more effectively carry out Hamilton Hill Arts Center's mission to provide free and low-cost arts programs. This position is currently open. Apply today!
Kuumba Krafts Boutique Manager This position develops Hamilton Hill Arts Center's gift shop into a significant source of income. It will also support the organization's efforts to be a visible part of the community and supportive of African-American and minority Artisians. This position will be open July 2007. Apply today!
Public Relations This position develops a marketing plan, promotes activities, and develops tools for ongoing public relations that will help strengthen the arts center's infrastructure and make the public more aware of its activities. This position is currently open. Apply today!
Make a Donation Hamilton Hill Arts Center is always in need of additional resources. If you would like to make a monetary donation or a gift of supplies, please contact us to asses how you can best fill our needs. Your generosity is appreciated!
Hamilton Hill Arts Center
409 Schenectady Street
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 346-1262
