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Launched in 2021, the National Folklife Network is a strategic initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts to advance cultural equity by strengthening the folklife infrastructure in both rural and urban communities across the United States. The National Folklife Network aims to:Uplift the practice of heritage artists, community knowledge-keepers, cultural organizers, and advocates for places and ways of life in seven designated areas across the United States.Connect… Show more Launched in 2021, the National Folklife Network is a strategic initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts to advance cultural equity by strengthening the folklife infrastructure in both rural and urban communities across the United States. The National Folklife Network aims to:Uplift the practice of heritage artists, community knowledge-keepers, cultural organizers, and advocates for places and ways of life in seven designated areas across the United States.Connect artists and a wide range of narrators of place, cultural assets, and identity in these regions to tools and resources like funding, training, and regional and national support systems.Nurture ideas and initiatives that help strengthen and sustain the traditional arts across sectors through documentation, collaboration, and learning exchanges.The National Folklife Network is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with the Southwest Folklife Alliance and in collaboration with the Alliance for California Traditional Arts and the First People’s Fund. Show less

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

*To act as the public face of the Woody Guthrie Center, including media relations.*Demonstrate strong subject-matter knowledge of Woody Guthrie and his cultural legacy.*To initiate potential acquisition opportunities for the archive team to evaluate and pursue.*To present major exhibitions; obtain photographs, artifacts and information on the objects to be presented through own research or research of assistants.*Plan and organize all necessary elements for the… Show more *To act as the public face of the Woody Guthrie Center, including media relations.*Demonstrate strong subject-matter knowledge of Woody Guthrie and his cultural legacy.*To initiate potential acquisition opportunities for the archive team to evaluate and pursue.*To present major exhibitions; obtain photographs, artifacts and information on the objects to be presented through own research or research of assistants.*Plan and organize all necessary elements for the exhibition.*Make initial contacts with other museums for loans of items for the exhibition, engaging the registrar to complete all required documentation.*To work closely with the development and marketing directors to successfully execute fundraising and revenue-generating strategies.*To ensure exhibition plans are thematically and operationally integrated.*To plan and conduct programming for the Woody Guthrie Center, working closely with the events coordinator, marketing director, development director and other team members.*Budgeting and forecasting: work with staff to prepare and approve annual budget and monthly forecasts.*To research, write, and present either written or oral information on the Woody Guthrie Archive collection.*To work together with senior team members to achieve shared organization goals.*Provide day-to-day oversight of museum during core hours.*Manage sales/front desk staff. Including effective and timely recruiting, development, time management and evaluation of staff.*To establish and achieve measurable annual goals for the center, including attendance and revenue. Show less

* Cultivates relationships with major stakeholders for the purposes of fundraising and development of the Choctaw Cultural Center collections. * Plans, coordinates, and directs the operation of the Choctaw Cultural Center; oversees the operations including collections, exhibits, maintenance, programming and educational outreach. * Utilizes traditional, print, social, and other forms of new media to bring visitors to the Cultural Center and foster growth.* Oversees the budget… Show more * Cultivates relationships with major stakeholders for the purposes of fundraising and development of the Choctaw Cultural Center collections. * Plans, coordinates, and directs the operation of the Choctaw Cultural Center; oversees the operations including collections, exhibits, maintenance, programming and educational outreach. * Utilizes traditional, print, social, and other forms of new media to bring visitors to the Cultural Center and foster growth.* Oversees the budget including planning, preparing, monitoring and administering.* Collaborates with community partners to enhance Choctaw culture in the community; develops relationships with community organizations and staff to communicate the Cultural Center’s vision. * Demonstrates effective staff development and organizational skills in areas such as hiring, coaching, collaboration, problem solving, and goal setting. Empowers internal staff to think, act, and plan in a collaborative manner.* Attends conferences, seminars, workshops, and other training for professional development purposes.* Understands the role of technology in information exchange and works to ensure that the Cultural Center employs current and innovative methods needed to reach multiple demographic groups. * Prepares annual report and other special reports as prescribed by leadership. Show less

* Acts as a primary decision-maker in the conception, design, execution, and management of all aspects of Choctaw Cultural Center collections and exhibits. Includes oversight and collaboration internally/externally during the planning and implementing collections and exhibitions calendar, executing approval chains for content/objects, supervising the execution of loans of objects from peer institutions, physical involvement/oversight of fabrication, installation, de-installation of all exhibits… Show more * Acts as a primary decision-maker in the conception, design, execution, and management of all aspects of Choctaw Cultural Center collections and exhibits. Includes oversight and collaboration internally/externally during the planning and implementing collections and exhibitions calendar, executing approval chains for content/objects, supervising the execution of loans of objects from peer institutions, physical involvement/oversight of fabrication, installation, de-installation of all exhibits and works collaboratively with all exhibition partners.* Oversees the development of interpretation for cultural objects from the collection(s) and archive(s). Reviews and edits all printed and electronic content for each exhibition, training documents, and communications-related exhibits.* Works with collections and curatorial staff to develop and implement institutional policies, procedures, and interpretive planning related to collections and exhibits. Stays abreast of, interprets, and actuates CNO policies/procedures.* Provides guidance and expertise during collection(s) acquisitions, de-accessioning, and development processes to grow the collection(s) and archive(s), fill historical gaps, and advance the mission of the Cultural Center.* Oversees the management of exhibit storage areas, shops, or other locations where exhibit equipment or fixtures are in use/storage. Analyzes all exhibit systems, technology, and basic environmental monitoring.* Oversees the operation of the Collections Advisory Committee, managing all project aspects related to its operation including selecting committee members, planning and executing meetings and maintaining relationships.* Manages annual budget for the Collections department.* Partners with the development department to source, finalize, and execute donation paperwork.* Hires and trains staff for the Collections department and assists Senior Director on hiring upper management positions at the Center. Show less

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

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* Extensively research the history and culture of the Cherokee Nation.* Create exhibitions from fabrication to installation on various topics of Cherokee history and culture.* Oversee the planning and execution of the Cherokee Art Market, 2011-2015. * Oversee historic restorations and constructions of properties to be slated for exhibition.* Assisted in writing and acquiring a Save America’s Treasures Grant for phase 1 exterior restoration of the * Cherokee National… Show more * Extensively research the history and culture of the Cherokee Nation.* Create exhibitions from fabrication to installation on various topics of Cherokee history and culture.* Oversee the planning and execution of the Cherokee Art Market, 2011-2015. * Oversee historic restorations and constructions of properties to be slated for exhibition.* Assisted in writing and acquiring a Save America’s Treasures Grant for phase 1 exterior restoration of the * Cherokee National Capitol.* Work with historians and community members to create content for all cultural tours, events, signage, and educational materials for the Cultural Tourism department. * Create educational programming to enhance children’s education on Cherokee history. * Speak as an expert at local and national conferences. * Create and maintain personal relationships with local, state, and national historic and art societies, accredited museums, and archival houses through in-person meetings, conference calls, and networking. * Oversee the collection process of artifacts and advise on their storage and display.* Manage personnel.* Advise on budget needs, prepare bid proposals, and work within an annual budget.* Provide on-camera and written media interviews as requested. * Project manage multiple jobs at the same time.* Serve on the Museums and Cultural Centers Workgroup with the Inter-Tribal Council in Oklahoma.* Serve as a planning member and peer reviewer for the Indigenous Peoples Museum Network with the American Alliance of Museums. Show less

* Solicit and acquire sponsorships for buildings on property, including creating the programming for the Built Ford Tough Livestock Arenas naming rights agreement which resulted in $825,000 and the QuikTrip Center naming rights deal valued at $2.6 million.* Coordinate various innovative and logical marketing, public relations, and sponsorship activities to highlight the Tulsa State Fair and Expo Square.* Create and implement yearly marketing campaign and public relations efforts… Show more * Solicit and acquire sponsorships for buildings on property, including creating the programming for the Built Ford Tough Livestock Arenas naming rights agreement which resulted in $825,000 and the QuikTrip Center naming rights deal valued at $2.6 million.* Coordinate various innovative and logical marketing, public relations, and sponsorship activities to highlight the Tulsa State Fair and Expo Square.* Create and implement yearly marketing campaign and public relations efforts including working with design firm to create print, radio and television advertisements. Write press releases and complete on-air and written interviews.* Coordinate with local and national media sales departments on the advertisement and promotion of the Tulsa State Fair and Expo Square including media buying and live remote scheduling.* Design and update the website of the Tulsa State Fair and Expo Square.* Maintain relationships with media and sponsors throughout the year. * Create promotions for the public to entice their attendance at various events.* Maintain and work within an annual budget.* Create and send out AP press releases.* Write and submit articles on the Fair industry for local and national publications.* Solicit, acquire, and conduct market research about the Tulsa State Fair and Expo Square. * Provide on-camera and written media interviews as requested. Show less

* Perform a variety of creative and analytical marketing and research activities to differentiate KOTV from its competitors, enhance perceived value of its product and maximize it’s revenue.* Support sales activities by creating, customizing and presenting market research data. * Create unique sales collateral (one-sheets, charts, packages, trends) for use in the sales efforts.* Manage relationships with outside research agencies and coordinate training and enhancement agendas for… Show more * Perform a variety of creative and analytical marketing and research activities to differentiate KOTV from its competitors, enhance perceived value of its product and maximize it’s revenue.* Support sales activities by creating, customizing and presenting market research data. * Create unique sales collateral (one-sheets, charts, packages, trends) for use in the sales efforts.* Manage relationships with outside research agencies and coordinate training and enhancement agendas for sales personnel.* Present detailed quantitative and qualitative research overviews to clients and station personnel.* Present executive management with data and analysis for enhanced decision-making capabilities.* Serve as a Core Team member at KOTV, which is a leadership position.* Create and update the KOTV Intranet website with weekly information.* Prepare sales and company for the introduction of the Nielsen Meter, a new way of recording ratings in the Tulsa market. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communications And Public Relations

Certificate, Exhibit Design And Development

High School Diploma