Katrina Staaf Email & Phone Number

North Andover, Massachusetts, United States

New Cuyama

Built rural creative and economic assets during a 12-month term of service. Strengthened organizational sustainability and community capacity through resource development, strategic communications, program coordination, and bilingual (English and Spanish) outreach and engagement.• Advanced program development, securing over $90,000 in combined federal and state agency funding for creative enrichment, youth empowerment, project-based learning, and community coalition building via artist residencies.• Implemented community-centered programming through data management, documentation, evaluation, reporting, marketing strategy, partnership development, volunteer coordination, and production assistance.• Managed social media presences as primary content creator and strategist.• Coordinated and produced newsletters for multiple audiences, contributing content on various topics.• Executed fundraising and marketing campaigns across digital communications channels, including an annual appeal of unprecedented yield.• Coordinated community working group on town beautification through organization, facilitation, and documentation of meetings. Presented publicly to the wider community about the group's activities. • Planned and produced annual Día de los Muertos community celebration, engaging youth leadership in design and production.

Canton, Massachusetts, United States

Completed 1300 AmeriCorps volunteer hours in direct service to Mass Audubon Metro South sanctuaries through implementation, design, and support of arts-integrated environmental learning experiences. Worked independently and collaboratively to plan and lead interdisciplinary outdoor programs (combining interpretive walks with nature journaling and artmaking activities) for youth ages 5-11. Supported research, outreach, and writing for funds to facilitate programming in underserved communities. Participated in multiple naturalist education trainings, including work toward certification in bird and reptile handling. Attended frequent professional development sessions relating to community engagement, project management, and DEIJ principles.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Served as initial point of contact for the public, as liaison to office director for community partners, and as support to staff across the Office of Cultural Affairs’ wide-ranging activities. • Managed department reception, payroll, mail, general recordkeeping, and donor acknowledgement.• Coordinated partnership-driven programming of a multidisciplinary community arts center, providing logistical support and production assistance.• Co-administered the Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grant Program and the Charleston Arts Calendar.• Co-managed festival volunteers and responded to emergent festival production needs, including hospitality for visiting artists.• Contributed to public art policy development through participation in mayor-appointed working group.• Directed all aspects of the 2019 MOJA Arts Festival juried exhibition.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Assisted with exhibitions, related programming, and external events within the City's contemporary art hub, providing direct support to the gallery manager as well as artists, guest curators, and community partners. Acted as facility steward and public representative.• Engaged professionally and informatively with all visitors• Handled production logistics for programs and events• Created and contributed to press releases, e-blasts, social media posts, and interpretive materials• Processed artwork condition reports and artist contracts • Contributed to installation and curation• Provided exhibition tours as resident docent• Maintained WordPress website

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Acted as ambassador and salesperson for the 71st Festival of Houses & Gardens (the foundation's largest annual fundraiser) as well as the Charleston Antiques Show. Conducted ticket sales through Altru cultural management software and walked (prospective) ticketholders through detailed program information, by phone and in person.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Supported operations of a non-collecting contemporary art museum through visitor engagement, production assistance, and interpretive content creation. Assisted with on-site events, programs, and tours as well as off-site school programs. Contributed to installation and fabrication of artworks.

Chilmark, Ma

Managed in-season operations for a historic, seasonal inn and event venue, situated rurally on the island of Martha's Vineyard.• Processed reservations and payments• Supervised support staff and contractors• Coordinated with event planners and vendors• Led property tours for prospective event hosts• Ensured that house and grounds were constantly presentable• Advised guests on best ways to navigate and experience the island• Responded and delegated response to phone and email inquiries• Maintained inventory for all event, housekeeping, and meal hosting needs

North Adams, Ma

Contributed to preparation for the 2017 season of DownStreet Art, a program supporting rural downtown revitalization through creative community engagement.• Researched the work of peer organizations to identify and recommend new programming formats• Authored and published RFPs, co-determining proposal parameters and artist qualifications• Canvassed and collected data to engage local businesses and residents in the planning process• Created community outreach and artist recruitment materials

North Adams, Ma

Engaged with visitors to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, sharing product knowledge as well as information about museum exhibitions and events. Created and maintained product displays, monitored and stocked inventory, and processed sales via POS system.

North Adams, Ma

Provided administrative support to inaugural commissioners in their work to implement and maintain public art in the City of North Adams. • Developed an initial web presence• Authored a report on activities for review by City Council• Documented existing projects and future project sites • Acted as memory keeper at meetings

Chilmark, Ma

Assisted in various capacities with production of the annual Summer Film Series. Provided additional organizational support through research of funding opportunities and co-authorship of a successfully funded grant proposal. Co-coordinated concession and retail operations, canvassed weekly across the island to promote events, and followed a run-of-show agenda unique to each event.

Portland, Or

Wrote upward of 50 feature stories and news briefs for publication to Lewis & Clark College's virtual newsroom while employed by the Department of Public Affairs & Communications. Articles highlighted student, faculty, alumni, and institutional accomplishments.

Portland, Or

Contributed to production of the annual Artslandia Magazine and bimonthly Artslandia at the Performance, performing arts publications serving the Portland, OR metro area. • Wrote copy and produced full features for both print and web publication • Coordinated acquisition of images and image permissions• Assisted with page design and copyediting

Portland, Or

Ensured an accurate, engaging, reader-friendly arts section of Lewis & Clark College's student-run newspaper, published weekly in print and online. Attended the 2013 and 2014 Associated Collegiate Press conferences.

Arts Management

Activities and Societies: Campus Conversations on Race, Diversity Task Force, Spires Literary Magazine Conducted independent research.

Rhetoric & Media Studies

Activities and Societies: KLC Radio, The Pioneer Log, Pluralism & Unity Board