Supported with a generous grant from a donor, GlassRoots is happy to announce that Gayle Mahoney has joined our staff as Communications and Development Director. Well known in the Essex County art community, Gayle has fifteen years’ experience building the capacities of nonprofits through her work in business development, grant management, fundraising and marketing. She has helped advance the mission of several arts nonprofits. She also provides art business coaching to emerging and professional artists and has been teaching her popular Business Bootcamp for Artists course. Gayle is also a professional artist, and has worked in ceramics, metals and enamels, and most recently, in watercolor. GlassRoots put out a call for an experienced and skilled storyteller with the energy and creativity to take our development and communication efforts to a new level, and Gayle fit that bill. Read more about Gayle here. Make a donation in Gayle's honor here.
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GlassRoots is looking for a full-time apprentice to become a part of GlassRoots team working in a combined position including work as a studio technician, assistant glassblower, assistant glassblowing teacher and demonstrator. GlassRoots is willing to make a big investment in training for this individual, and for that reason, we will give preference to candidates willing to make a two year commitment. GlassRoots, located in Newark, NJ, with the mission to transform the lives of underserved youth through the process of making glass art. We are a small nonprofit and we function as a supportive team to accomplish our mission. The position reports to the Director of Programs, under the direct supervision of the lead glassblowing instructor; work is reviewed through inspection and observation of results. The full job description is attached below. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. As an apprentice in training, the salary will be in the low 30’s. Application Process: To apply, submit a cover letter that speaks directly to how you meet the qualifications of the job, and include a resume and salary requirements to Lisa Duggan, Program Director at lduggan(at)glassroots.org. No phone calls please. GlassRoots is an equal opportunity employer.
Calling all Newark-area High School Students: Learn Business & Entrepreneurship while you play with fire and glass!
GlassRoots is accepting applications for our 2019-20 Youth Entrepreneurial Spirit Program (YES!) for students grades 9 - 12. GlassRoots is a non-profit organization located in the downtown arts district of Newark, New Jersey, that provides artistic and life-skills training to Newark area youth, ages 10 to 18, by engaging them in the creation of glass art. Our YES! program, modeled after a nationally recognized curriculum, is an after-school, academic year-long course where we teach students the fundamentals of business creation and ownership through the beauty of glass-art making. Please join us at our exciting FUNdraiser: GlassRoots 2019 Annual Fall Soirée
Thursday, October 17 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Hosted by Nina and Ted Wells, Livingston, NJ GlassRoots is an 18-years young, arts education nonprofit in Newark, NJ, that provides a unique Glass Art Making Experience for Newark Youth. Witness exciting glass art demonstrations, participate in our silent auction, and enjoy laughter and light fare. All proceeds support GlassRoots programs for youth and young adults. This is an event not to be missed! The GlassRoots 2019 Annual Fall Soirée is Honoring; Erin Sweeney: Executive Director of Schools That Can Ken Press, Marisa Canori, Daniel Neville-Rehbehn, Lauren Reggio, Anindya Sengupta and Elizbeth Wentzell: Prudential Team for PruBono - GlassRoots Challenge Click Here for TICKETS: GlassRoots.org/celebration GlassRoots is seeking a skilled storyteller with the energy and creativity to take our development and communication efforts to a new level. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience with nonprofits, and a desire to work part-time (about 20 hours/ week), with anticipation that this position will grow to a full-time position within three years. The Development and Communications Director is responsible for managing our individual giving program, grants portfolio, and steering our overall message and communications efforts. We’re moving to a space over 4x bigger than our current space! As we head into this year of transition, we see this position as a critical part of communicating our vision, impact and excitement. We are at an important point of evolution for the organization with many opportunities ahead of us to engage new communities and expand our impact. A generous funder has made filling this position possible in this fiscal year. The full job description and application instructions can be downloaded here! Please send resume, cover letter describing your qualifications, and a recent writing sample (marketing, publicity or development related) with the subject line “[Your Name] – Development and Communications Director” to jobs@GlassRoots.org. Due date for initial consideration is 9/16/2019. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. No phone calls please.
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