Join Our Team
Join the NLAA Team and be part of a dynamic community dedicated to excellence! We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference and grow together. With a supportive environment and opportunities for development, your journey with us will be rewarding. Come and contribute your skills to help us achieve our mission!
Development and Outreach Coordinator
Location: Ely, MN / Northeast Minnesota
Reports to: Executive Artistic Director and Board
Position type: Part-time, Salaried (Exempt), 15 hours per week on average
Salary: $15,000
Contract: 12 months with the possibility of extension to a more permanent
role.
Application Deadline: March 14, 2025
The Development and Outreach Coordinator will play a pivotal role in expanding
Northern Lakes Arts Association (NLAA)’s reach and capacity. The coordinator will
strengthen the foundation of NLAA’s programming and ensure sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Administration support
● Assist the Executive Artistic Director (EAD) with marketing communications.
● Assist the EAD with fundraising campaigns.
● Assist the EAD with data entry and analytics.
Program coordination
● Assist with NLAA programming, including managing registrations, tabling/box
office support, and other programmatic initiatives.
● Provide logistical support for programming.
Community outreach
● Train and manage volunteers for programming.
● Maintain schedules and ensure effective communication.
● Organize volunteer and community appreciation initiatives.
● Other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
● Demonstrated experience building, managing, and nurturing strong relationships
with donors, foundations, and businesses.
● Excellent communication, organizational, and time management abilities.
● Attention to detail, excellent organizational abilities, and ability to prioritize and
manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced and changing environment.
● Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
● Persistence in donor outreach, meeting new people, and making cold calls.
● Proficiency in database management, with a preference for experience in
EveryAction, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite. Other computer skills as
required.
● Commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) principles in carrying out the
organization's mission.
● Relevant degree and experience.
● Experience managing fundraising initiatives.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
●Highly organized with strong problem-solving abilities.
● Comfortable with public speaking and community engagement.
● Knowledge of the Ely and Northeast MN arts communities is a plus.
Requirements:
● Access to a reliable, steady Internet
● Your own laptop
● Ability to travel to events within Ely
● Willingness to work nights, weekends, and long hours that align with industry
standards in the arts and culture sector.
Position Benefits
● Remote flexibility: The coordinator can work remotely while attending in-person
events and meetings as necessary.
● Professional development: A $500 annual continuing education stipend
enables the coordinator to grow professionally and contribute to NLAA’s mission.
● Wellness support: A $500 wellness reimbursement fund promotes work-life
balance and overall well-being.
● Flexible hours: Summers will require more hours per week than winters,
allowing for seasonal flow and flexibility.
Working Hours
● Part-time salaried, averaging 15 hours per week.
● Flexibility is required, as some weeks may require more than 15 hours. Additional
hours worked will be offset by guaranteed time off in subsequent weeks.
● Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support events and
meetings.
How to Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, and dates of availability for the position to
Please use subject "NLAA Outreach Coordinator - Your Name"
About our organization:
Northern Lakes Arts Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is
committed to promoting and the arts in the community of Ely and its surrounding areas.
Our primary goal is to serve the community by bringing professional artists from outside
the area with local artists to connect, strengthen, and grow our community through the
arts.