Call for Applications for Fall 2013-14 Charlotte Street Foundation Curator-in-Residence - please distribute

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Application deadline is April 1.
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CALL TO EMERGING CURATORS NATIONWIDE

CHARLOTTE STREET FOUNDATION CURATORIAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Seeking Applicants for the position of
2013-14 Charlotte Street Curator-In-Residence
Residency Term: Aug/Sept 2013-May/June 2014
la Esquina Gallery / Kansas City, Mo

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: APRIL 1, 2013

DESCRIPTION
Charlotte Street Foundation, a nationally leading, artist-centered, non-profit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks applications from outstanding emerging curators based in the United States wishing to be considered for the position of 2013-14 Charlotte Street Curator-in-Residence.

The 2013-14 Curator-in-Residence will be awarded an approximately 10-month residency in Kansas City, Missouri, including live space, stipend, and program budget. They will be responsible for conceiving, producing and presenting a series of original exhibitions and public programs (which may include talks, discussions, workshops, screenings, performances, events, etc) for Charlotte Street's la Esquina gallery-a 2500 square foot "white box" located in the downtown area of Kansas City, Missouri-over the course of their term.

Through the Curator-in-Residence program, launched in 2012, Charlotte Street Foundation seeks to provide unique opportunities for exceptional emerging curators from elsewhere to immerse themselves in Kansas City and to actively engage with artists and the arts community of our region. The Curatorial Residency offers an annually selected Curator-in-Residence a high-profile public platform through which to explore, develop and test ideas, build relationships, and advance their curatorial practices and careers. The exhibitions and programs they develop are expected to be responsive to, and inclusive of, work by artists from the Kansas City region while exemplifying fresh perspectives and forging connections between area artists and artists from elsewhere. 

Through this program, Charlotte Street Foundation seeks to enable promising, ambitious curators to actively, thoughtfully engage with Kansas City's energetic, diverse, emergent arts community, and to further develop their curatorial voices and practices through direct, hands-on experience programming a highly regarded, well-established contemporary art space.  The residencies are intended to encourage and support innovative, experimental, resourceful, community-responsive curatorial approaches that will introduce new ideas and foster critical discourse, creative production, and community participation in the Kansas City region.

Teaching partnerships with the Department of Art and University of Missouri-Kansas City and Kansas City Art Institute in connection with the program provide further opportunities for the annual Curator-in-Residence to connect with area art students while furthering their teaching experience.

This initiative extends Charlotte Street's longstanding commitment to nurturing and supporting Kansas City's artists and arts community and to fostering connections among and between artists and arts practitioners from Kansas City and elsewhere. 

DETAILS
The 2013-14 Curator-in-Residence will be based in Kansas City for the duration of the residency, actively engaging with our region's artists and arts community, and working in close collaboration and coordination with Charlotte Street Foundation.  Charlotte Street Foundation artistic staff, and a Curatorial Residency Program Advisory Group comprised of artists and arts professionals, will provide ongoing advisement and feedback, and will help to facilitate connections with a range of artists, curators, critics, and other culture producers in the Kansas City area. The Curator-in-Residence will additionally be paired with a professional curator "mentor" from one of the area's art institutions.

The Curator-in-Residence will be awarded a stipend of $7000 for the 10 month residency (paid in monthly installments), and will have access to a total program budget of $7000 to fund the production of their exhibitions and programs. (Costs to be covered through the program budget include all artist fees, shipping, publications, installation-specific materials/supplies, travel costs, etc. associated with the production of their programming.)  Basic marketing materials, gallery operation costs, and standard supplies will be covered by Charlotte Street Foundation separately.) Free live space will be provided (live space utility costs will be the responsibility of the curator). The curator will be provided a desk and full access to Charlotte Street's offices. A travel stipend of up to $750 to cover travel to and from Kansas City will be available on an as needed basis.

Applicants should understand that a hands-on approach is required. Curators will be fully responsible for the generation and implementation of their exhibitions and programming at the gallery. It is expected that this will include a series of no less than three approximately eight week exhibitions, running early November 2013 through May 2014, with related and additional public programs. Equivalent alternative approaches are welcome, including the development of a program schedule that is more performance, project, and/or event-based. Charlotte Street Foundation will work with the selected curator/s prior to and during their residencies as needed in order to assist in the planning of programming to occur during the residency term.  Programming generated by the curator will be integrated into Charlotte Street's ongoing programmatic and marketing efforts.

The curator will also be expected to maintain an active Curator-in-Residence blog throughout the duration of their residency, and to actively assist in promotional and outreach efforts related to their programming.

Applicants should also understand that as Charlotte Street's Curator-in-Residence, they will work in close collaboration and coordination with Charlotte Street Foundation as a contract staff-member, and will serve as a representative of, and ambassador for, Charlotte Street Foundation during their term.  The Curator-in-Residence will be expected to respect and employ standards, guidelines, processes, and priorities established and provided by Charlotte Street Foundation.

Qualified, interested candidates will be considered for guest lecturer positions at University of Missouri-Kansas City and Kansas City Art Institute, to teach one course per semester (most likely at one school in the fall, the other in the spring) in curatorial practice, professional practice, and/or art writing.  Teaching income will be $3000-$3500 per course.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong working knowledge of contemporary art, artists, and curatorial practices;
• Masters Degree in Art History/Curatorial Studies/Museum Studies or similar academic training preferred;
• Track record producing compelling and innovative contemporary art exhibitions, projects, and public programs;
• Interest in exploring the unique character of a regional arts ecosystem
• Disposal toward collaboration, experimentation, and learning through doing;
• Commitment to developing programming responsive/relevant to the community and context in which it is presented.
• Strong written and oral communications skills, organizational skills, and capacity to work cooperatively and in close coordination with others toward shared goals
  

ABOUT LA ESQUINA
Operated under the auspices of Charlotte Street Foundation since 2007, la Esquina is a highly regarded venue that has been committed to the creation and presentation of experimental, risk-taking work by local and national artists of all disciplines, and to engaging diverse audiences directly with artists and their ideas. Suitable for exhibitions, performances, site-specific project and events, the 2500 square foot "white box" space features 20 foot ceilings, two moveable walls, operable garage doors on its north and south sides, and a small, elevated front "patio" outside the main entrance. A surface parking lot provides parking for gallery visitors as well as servicing Charlotte Street's offices and several other adjacent businesses. Regular gallery hours are Thursdays: 11-6pm & Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays: 12-5pm.

TO APPLY:
Interested, qualified candidates should submit the following:

1.         A letter of interest and intent.  In this letter (850 words or less, please), please explain:

• Your interest in this opportunity and how it relates to your personal and professional goals;
• How past experiences and training have prepared you for and will inform your approach to the residency;
• A description of your intended approach to developing programming for the gallery.  What specific interests and ideas might you pursue?     How do you envision your process? How do you imagine engaging and responding to artists and the arts community in Kansas City? If you have ideas for specific exhibitions or programs you would organize, please describe them;
• A description of teaching experience, if applicable.
• A description of particular resources, relationships, assistance, etc. that you believe would be important for you in connection with the curatorial residency.
• Any relevant information about significant pre-existing commitments during the period August 2013-June 2014, or other relevant schedule-related consideration. It is expected that the residency will span mid-August through mid-June, though exact terms shall be discussed, and some flexibility exists.  Assistance will be provided as possible to the selected curator should they wish to conduct preparatory site-visit(s) prior to the beginning of their term.
• Other relevant information you wish to be considered.
  

2.       Resume/C.V., including all relevant curatorial and critical writing experience and training

3.       Samples of Past Projects including:

• Images of past curated shows and projects (10-20 jpegs). Each image file must be titled with your Last Name, underscore, First Name, underscore, image number.  Example: Smith_John_01.  Accepted File type: JPG only.  Maximum size in any direction: 1000px. Image resolution: 72 DPI. Maximum size per file: 1 MB;
• Maximum 2 video links (if applicable);
• Scanned copies of up to 3 reviews;
• Scanned copies/pdfs of catalogs (if applicable);
• Brief curatorial statements about/descriptions of the past exhibitions/projects represented in the images/videos/press/catalogues (150 words or less per project, please).
  

4.       Names and contact information for two professors/arts professionals/other professional contacts who can speak to your work and qualifications.

SCHEDULE
Final deadline for applications: April 1, 2013
Notification for interviews:  April 10, 2013
Interviews to take place: April 15-May 15, 2013
(Skype interviews with semi-finalists; in person interviews with finalists)
Final selection by no later than: May 20, 2013

Visit www.charlottestreet.org for more about Charlotte Street Foundation.  

EMAIL QUESTIONS AND APPLICATIONS to: kate@charlottestreet.org.

FAQs
What expectations does Charlotte Street Foundation have for the Curator-in-Residence?
The curator will be expected to use the time, space, funds, and public platform awarded to them to their fullest capacity; to actively engage with Kansas City area artists, arts professionals, and audiences; and to develop a dynamic schedule of programming for la Esquina that is stimulating, challenging, and introduces a fresh critical and curatorial perspective to Kansas City.  Ideal residents will be hands-on, motivated, independent, curious, energetic, inventive, resourceful, responsible, organized, and collaboratively minded. 

What will be the process of selecting the Curator-in-Residence?
A panel of artists and arts professionals, including representatives of Charlotte Street Foundation, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute, and others from the community, will review all applications and narrow to a short list for Skype interviews. These interviews will provide an opportunity to review qualifications, discuss ideas, raise questions, etc. 

Will Charlotte Street accept applications from collaborative teams?
Yes, applications from collaborative teams are welcome, though additional funds will not be provided. Applying collaborative teams are asked to submit individual resumes or CV.

Are students allowed to participate in the residency program?
Current graduate students may apply for a residency to begin only following the completion of school.

Will installation support and related gallery assistance be provided?
Charlotte Street Foundation does not have a full-time staff of preparators or assistants, but program staff will provide installation and technical assistance to the fullest extent possible. In addition, Charlotte Street Foundation will secure semester-long interns for curators as needed and desired. With advance notice, additional volunteer assistance may be available from artists participating in Charlotte Street's studio residency program. The gallery is equipped with general gallery supplies and basic tools. 

What about marketing support?
Programming generated by curators will be integrated into Charlotte Street's ongoing marketing efforts. Charlotte Street Foundation will provide marketing support for the production of printed cards, promotion of programming via Charlotte Street's website and social media, distribution of press releases, etc.  The Curator-in-Residence will be expected to prepare content for marketing materials in accordance with Charlotte Street deadlines and standards.

What about office/work space?
The gallery is equipped with wireless internet access and a desk. Curators will also have full access to Charlotte Street's administrative offices, with a designated desk and access to the equipment and supplies therein. These offices are located in immediate proximity to la Esquina. 

What is the arts community of Kansas City like?
Kansas City has an active, growing arts community.  Resources include a free major encyclopedic museum (The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art), two free contemporary art museums (The Kemper Museum and The Nerman Museum), strong non-profit spaces (including Grand Arts, H&R Block Artspace at Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City Artists Coalition, Kansas City Jewish Museum of Contemporary Art, Greenlease Gallery at Rockhurst University, The Studios, Inc.), many galleries, and a range of experimental, alternative, often informal activities and venues, including artist-run spaces and grassroots initiatives.  Less than an hour away, Lawrence, Kansas features the Spencer Museum of Art at University of Kansas, as well as its own burgeoning arts community.

What is the area around la Esquina like?
La Esquina is located in Kansas City's Westside area, just off Southwest Boulevard, a main thoroughfare running through the center of the city. This area of the city features a large Hispanic population, reflected in the character of the immediately surrounding neighborhood, which includes numerous Mexican restaurants and Latino-owned businesses, along with diverse residential, office, and industrial properties. Boulevard Brewery, Kansas City's largest local brewery, which supplies free beer for all of Charlotte Street's openings, is located a block away. Several blocks north is a more gentrified area of the Westside, home to many artists, cafes, restaurants, and small businesses. For more about downtown Kansas City, visit http://www.downtownkc.org/

What about transportation?
While Kansas City does offer public bus transportation, it is strongly recommended that the Curatorial Resident have his or her own means of transportation once in Kansas City.

ABOUT CHARLOTTE STREET FOUNDATION
Charlotte Street Foundation's mission is to challenge, nurture, and empower artists of exceptional vision. The organization was founded in 1997 to support and recognize outstanding visual artists in Kansas City through direct cash awards. Since its launch more than 15 years ago, Charlotte Street has evolved, developing programs that engage and propel leading-edge artists of exceptional vision while fostering collaboration and a strong sense of community in Kansas City.

Charlotte Street believes that artists and art represent a valuable creative, social and economic resource. Today, Charlotte Street – with our community of artists – strives to be a primary catalyst in making Kansas City a vibrant, creative metropolis, alive with collaboration, passion, and ideas.

Programs and initiatives, informed by dialogue focused on the real needs of the creative community, include awards for visual and generative performing artists, project-based grants, studio residencies, a curatorial residency, exhibition and performance programming, and a range of professional development and educational programs for emerging and established artists based in Kansas City. A deep and sustained investment in the work and lives of individual artists, and strong commitment to fostering community and connections among them, is central to Charlotte Street's work.

Charlotte Street is regarded by national arts and philanthropic leaders as a model for multi-faceted artist support and community impact, and has received support nationally from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Leveraging Investments in Creativity (a program of the Ford Foundation), Pollock Krasner Foundation, Tremaine Foundation, and others.

Visit www.charlottestreet.org for more information.

PARTNERSHIPS
Through partnerships with University of Missouri-Kansas City and Kansas City Art Institute, qualified curators may be awarded adjunct/contract teaching positions, whereby they will develop and lead semester-long, hands-on curatorial and/or art writing workshops/practicum with art & art history students.  These partnerships are designed to enable the curator/s to connect with important academic institutions, faculty, and students in Kansas City, and to actively engage students with gallery programming and the broader arts community.  In addition, the teaching positions will provide a source of supplemental income.

Kansas City Art Institute  (KCAI) is a four-year, independent, fully accredited college of art and design offering the bachelor of fine arts degree in a variety of disciplines. Its mission is to be a leader in visual arts and design education by preparing gifted students for lifelong creativity through intensive interaction with preeminent faculty and facilities, and by stimulating active public awareness, support, and participation in the visual arts and design.  Host to nationally and internationally renowned faculty and 700-plus full-time students, many of whom remain in Kansas City following graduation, KCAI plays a central role in Kansas City's arts ecosystem.  The Kansas City Art Institute is also home to the H&R Block Artspace, a contemporary art space dedicated to presenting innovative, high-quality exhibitions of regional, national, and international art; creating unique opportunities for local and regional artists and sustaining a strong regional arts community; and fostering active awareness, support and participation in the visual arts and visual art education. Visit www.kcai.edu for more information.

University of Kansas City-Missouri (UMKC) Department of Art and Art History offers BA and MA degrees in Studio Art and Art History, and an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. This steadily growing department, with a faculty that includes some of Kansas City's most active and respected studio artists, is located on the campus of UMKC, host of 15,000+ undergraduate and graduate students. The Department of Art and Art History is housed in the Fine Arts Building, which also features the UMKC Gallery of Art.  Visit http://cas.umkc.edu/art/ for more information.

RHODI Project Field Surveyor (RI Historical Society, Providence, RI)

Job Title: RHODI Project Field Surveyor
Organization: Rhode Island Historical Society
Location: Providence, RI
Salary:
Start Date: Mid-March
Part Time
Permanent

Job Description
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The Rhode Island Historical Society in Providence, RI seeks an energetic, team-oriented
candidate for a temporary, part-time grant-funded position as a Field Surveyor for the Rhode
Island History Online Directory Initiative (RHODI). The successful candidate will report to the
RHODI Project Coordinator in the RIHS's Collections Department.
Job Responsibilities:
The Field Surveyor will visit organizations participating in the RHODI project to compile data
for the project directory; the surveyor will need to interact positively with organization staff
members while gathering data and conducting an initial organizational survey. The surveyor
will need to be mindful of the needs of smaller organizations.
Required Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree or coursework towards a degree in History, Museum Studies or
Library and Information Science
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with archival and museum collections and collections management principles
• Strong organization and time-management skill, accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated reliable attendance. Because survey work will be done in teams of two,
timeliness and consistent attendance are essential to successful and timely project
completion
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous archival, collections or institutional survey experience
• Experience with databases
• Accurate and rapid data entry
• Previous experience in collections management, cataloging, or processing archival or
museum collections
• Working knowledge of U. S. history; knowledge of Rhode Island history is preferred

How to Apply
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By email:
Send cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references to
jobs@rihs.org, with "Field Surveyor, RHODI Project" in the message subject line.By mail:
Enclose cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references to:
RHODI Project Director
Rhode Island Historical Society
121 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
Attn: Field Surveyor Position
Deadline for receipt of applications is March 14th 2013.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE

Education Coordinator, Southside Community Land Trust (Providence RI)

Job Title: Education Coordinator
Organization: Southside Community Land Trust
Location: Providence
Salary: $30,000-$34,000
Start Date: On or Before April 22, 2013
Full Time
Permanent

Job Description
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Organization Description:

Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT) improves the health and well-being of Providence's most low-income communities by providing families with access to land, resources, and education to help them grow food.  Each year, over 2,000 low-income Providence residents directly benefit from SCLT's programs, which include community gardens, food growing workshops, youth gardening education, gardener leadership training and mentoring, and city- and state-wide advocacy for urban agriculture initiatives and improved community food security.

Purpose:

The Education Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating all education activities, with an emphasis on developing programs that share SCLT's best practices for building healthy soils and growing healthy food in Providence.  The Education Coordinator will spend half-time at SCLT's City Farm helping with day-to-day management and programming, but will work closely with all program staff.  This position will report directly to SCLT's Director of Programs.

Job Duties:

•       Develop and coordinate the following programming:
o       Educational workshops, including SCLT's city-wide Plant Providence workshop series and the Northeast Organic Farmers Association (NOFA RI) Advanced Growers workshop series
o       SCLT's Beginning Grower workshop series
o       Professional development trainings for SCLT staff to learn and be able to teach Beginning Grower workshops
o       Instructor training(s) for Plant Providence workshop instructors
•       Assist City Farm staff and volunteers with all aspects of urban food production at City Farm: production (planting, transplanting, harvesting), sales (farmer's markets and restaurants), and annual Plant Sale fundraiser
•       Assist Community Growers staff with resource distribution education planning and curriculum development
•       Supervise Children's Garden summer program at City Farm, including hiring of Children's Garden Coordinator and curriculum development for program
•       Support fundraising efforts as needed
•       Represent SCLT at educational and other events
•       Perform other tasks as required

Job Requirements: This position requires the physical ability to move/lift heavy objects, to kneel/sit/bend on the ground, and work outdoors in hot or cold weather.  The position will require evening and weekend commitments, as needed.

Schedule: 40 hours per week (full-time)

Qualifications:

•       At least 3-5 years professional work experience
•       Cultural Competence
•       Strong ability to work independently with minor supervision
•       Flexibility
•       Excellent organizational and communication skills
•       Ability to multi-task
•       Ability to work with a team and work with all ages
•       Self-starter
•       Basic computer skills (Gmail, Word, Excel)

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience with:

•       Educating/teaching
•       Growing food
•       Community engagement or organizing

*** Candidates fluent in Spanish, Hmong or other languages are encouraged to apply.

SCLT is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants are required to pass a Background Check Investigation (BCI) to be eligible for employment.

How to Apply
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To apply, please submit cover letter and resume by Monday, March 18th, 2013 to Leo Pollock, SCLT's Director of Programs, atleo@southsideclt.org.

Green Design Lab Director/Scientist in Residence Wanted (RiverzEdge, Woonsocket RI)

Date:    Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:57:26 -0500
From:    RICOMJOB <ricomjob@BROWN.EDU>
Subject: Green & Artsy Scientist  | Riverzedge Arts

Job Title: Green & Artsy Scientist
Organization: Riverzedge Arts
Location: Woonsocket
Salary: Hourly per industry standard DOE
Start Date: Immediately
Part Time
Permanent

Job Description
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Green Design Lab Director/Scientist in Residence Wanted!

Overview: This is a part-time position responsible for running a small social enterprise for teens, and launching and managing green community initiatives in Woonsocket as part of a small dynamic organization that puts arts learning to work in service to multiple social goods.

ABOUT YOU: Ideal candidate is a positive, creative and entrepreneurial problem solver who likes working with teens and making big things happen in small communities. You are a trained scientist or trained artist with a significant background in the other field. You are multi-talented, a natural leader and have a can-do attitude. You have experience working with high school aged youth in an urban environment, and teens like you because you are awesome. You are good with computers, have at least some familiarity with the creative suite and CAD programs and you like social media. You don't wait for others to tell you what to do to get plates spinning, and you have the ability to take direction and interact respectfully with a wide variety of stakeholders incorporating their goals and needs into your visions of success. You are an excellent communicator and project manager, and you believe in the youth driven design process that is the foundation of all we do at Riverzedge. You
  have a driver's license and also some experience with outdoor learning so you can lead great field trips and research experiences. While you might not have all that we are looking for, you are a fast learner and excited about what we are trying to build. Preferably, your Education includes at least a BS or a BFA and you have formal or informal teacher training, or equivalent experience, to bring to our table.

ABOUT RIVERZEDGE: RiverzEdge creates positive educational and economic outcomes for youth and their communities through artistic expression, disciplined effort and self-reliance. Based in Woonsocket, one of RI's poorest cities, RiverzEdge runs applied arts, environmental and expanded learning programs predicated on strong relationships with mentors, real world relevance, social enterprise and service. For more information, visit http://riverzedgearts.org

DETAILS: This is a permanent part-time position, starting at 20 hours per week, with opportunities for expansion. Required hours of work include M-Th afternoons with occasional field trips and special events.  Pay is per industry standard and commensurate with experience.

RiverzEdge Arts Project is an equal opportunity employer. Persons of all cultures, beliefs, backgrounds and gender orientations are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
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Email resume, cover letter and relevant work/writing samples to bekah@riverzedgearts.org or mail documents to 68 South Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.

SI School Programs

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is seeking a contractor to work with the education team at NMNH. The contractor will adapt self-guided and staff-led immersive, participatory, and engaging learning experiences developed by the NMNH team so that they can be implemented as staff-led classes or structured experiences for students in grades 6-12. This contract is part of the development of programming for the Q?RIUS Education Center, an innovative 10,000 square foot interactive programming space. Work will begin no later than March 1, 2013. All work on the contract will be complete by July 15, 2013.

More information can be found at: http://www.mnh.si.edu/education/RFP-education-programs.html

Please note the due date for proposals is 2/18/13. Submission requirements are accordingly succinct.

Please send questions to NMNHeducation@si.edu.

Thanks,

Bill

Bill Watson

Chief of Learning Experiences and Evaluation

Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History

Farm Caretaker

The Bullard Memorial Farm Association

7 Bullard Lane

Holliston, MA 01746

Farm Caretaker Job Description

Send applications to:

Chip Thurlow
President
Bullard Memorial Farm Association
68 Thomas Leighton Blvd.
Cumberland, RI 02864
 401-333-1235
thurlowcp@aol.com

        The job of the Farm Caretaker(s) involves many different types of responsibilities. The top priorities of the job are the maintenance and upkeep of the property, the ability to work well with others and strong communication skills. The Farm Caretaker job requires working with many people, from the Board of Directors, the House and Grounds Committees, the membership of the Bullard Memorial Farm Association, and the general public. In addition, the Farm Caretaker(s) must be able to work with contractors to obtain bids and monitor the work performed.

       It is the Farm Caretaker(s) responsibility to bring any and all concerns to the appropriate committee or Director in a timely fashion and to keep an ongoing record of all activities taking place at the farm.

       Because the Bullard Memorial Farm is becoming a more public space, the Farm Caretaker(s) will need to be clear with the visitors about which spaces are public and which are private.

       The Farm Caretaker(s) are required to keep two logs. Log A is a record of tasks and duties, with time frames, performed on a daily basis. Log B is a record of additional tasks that require action by others (Committee member or Director) to approve and eventually with estimates of the costs, time frames and recommendations to complete the tasks.

Listed below are the Farm Caretaker’s general responsibilities:

 Security:

The farm must be secure at all times. Secure means:

• Appropriate supervision of the Bullard Memorial Farm is expected by the Farm Caretakers through their general physical presence on site as displayed through lifestyle activities.
• All windows latched and doors closed and locked in all the buildings (unless guests are staying in the house).
• Alarms and motion detectors active and functional.
• Cable locked on trail into woods across the road and where trail comes out on Bullard Street.
• For any extended absence, (more than several hours or overnight) the House Committee and/or the Directors need to be notified and arrangements made to cover the Farm.

Prompt/Timely Communication/Notification of Issues: Any significant issues involving security or expense at the farm must be brought to the attention of the House Committee, Grounds Committee or the Director of their choice WITHIN 48 HOURS.

Seasonal Duty Checklist:

• Winter: Driveway kept plowed, paths to all buildings cleared within a day after a snowstorm of more than 3". Daily heat check and furnace pressure check in main house when the outdoor temperature is below freezing. Check fire extinguishers monthly and before a reservation.
• Spring:  Perform a visual slate roof inspection, as well as check for slates on the ground. Perform a visual roof inspection for all other buildings. Contact Directors with any roof problems. Raise storm windows; bring screens down for the first reservation.  Check and repair or replace as necessary all “No Trespassing” signs. Check fire extinguishers monthly or before a reservation. Paint flag pole if necessary.
• Summer: Schedule a seasonal furnace inspection and cleaning as necessary. Check fire extinguishers monthly or before a reservation.
• Autumn: Storm windows down, screens up. All windows must be fully closed and intact. Storm windows must be snug. Caulk windows to prevent drafts. All doors must close tightly with no drafts. Check and repair or replace as necessary all “No Trespassing” signs. Check to make sure that every room has functioning and adequate heat for the coming season.

            BMFA Farm Caretaker Job Description                                                          Page 2

General Responsibilities:

·         The house must be in good working order (clean, safe and functioning) and presentable at all times.

·         Dust and vacuum as needed, including remove cobwebs and insects. Mop kitchen and bathroom floors as needed.

·         Keep clean refrigerator, stoves and sinks in both kitchens.

·         Keep clean the sinks, toilets and tub/showers in all three bathrooms.

·         Wax or paint floors as needed.

·         Perform visual house check twice a week to make sure house is in good order.

·         Wash bedding and bureau scarves as needed. Turn mattresses yearly.

·         Make sure paper products and other supplies are available. 

·         All lights must be in working condition, repair or report for repairs as necessary.

·         After heavy rain, check all ceilings and attics for leaks. Circle leaks with chalk if reachable and report for repairs.

·         Wash woodwork around door handles, light switches, and doorways.

·         The cellars need to be swept clean and neat, including laundry area, as necessary.

·         Dust or wash bric-a-brac, any items that are not furniture.

·         Plug any mouse holes.

·         Replace broken or cracked window panes unless the cracked panes are old glass.

·         Wash windows yearly, both inside and outside.

·         All kitchen appliances and cupboards need to be cleaned and organized as necessary.

·         Keep shades down when there are no reservations.

·         Paint or wallpaper as scheduled by the House Committee.

·         Maintain the Petty Cash account in a responsible manner.

HOUSE: Other responsibilities

Reservations:

Check in:

·         Post reservations in reading room.

·         Leave welcome binder, note and flowers (if in season) on kitchen table.

·         Leave stamped addressed envelope to BMFA Treasurer for payment and survey.

·         Leave list of locations of plungers, fire extinguishers, and flashlights.

·         Check that kitchen is stocked with basic staples: coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, salt, pepper, paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, plastic wrap, tinfoil, light bulbs and soap.

·         If asked for by the reserving member, make beds and put out towels, etc.

·         Leave out dishtowels, pot holders and sponges.

·         Check that all appliances are plugged in and working properly. 

·         Confirm that keys to outbuildings and house are on key hook and work properly.

·         In fall, winter and spring, make sure all bedrooms have functioning and adequate heat.

·         In the fall and winter fill kitchen wood box, and leave matches to light fires in the kitchen.

·         Kitchen fireplace must have ashes in it during the cold weather season.

·         Turn on lights if the reserving member is arriving in the evening. Also leave key for them in the lock box.

·         Install and remove ramp(s), if needed.

·         Meet and greet the reserving member early in their stay to answer any questions or solve problems.

Check out:

·         Walk through house to insure all is in order-no broken or missing items; report as necessary.

·         Do laundry as necessary.

·         Clean out fridge, cupboards, etc. of anything that will spoil. Leave basic items that are listed above. Restock basic supplies as necessary.

·         Review and organize welcome binder as necessary. 

·         Check to see if keys are in order. 

·         Shut off/unplug lamps, small appliances, and/or lower heat as necessary, especially confirm that the electric heater is off in the TV room.

·         Clean house as necessary.

·         Check to make sure all windows and doors are closed and locked.

·         Mail payment envelope to the BMFA Treasurer if necessary.

·         Process recyclables and empty trash as necessary.

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OUTBUILDINGS:

·         The Outbuildings consist of: Shop/Cider Building, Library, Vinegar building/Museum (2 floors), Blacksmith Shop, Barn, Lockers, and Cottage.

·         These buildings need to be clean and neat at all times, especially prior to reservations.

·         These buildings are not to be used for aimless storage.

·         Check roofs after heavy rains for leaks. Circle with chalk or note where the leak is if can't be reached and repair or report for repair.

·         Make sure lights work and wiring is in good condition.

·         Check windows and screens to see if secure and in good condition.

·         Walk through all buildings weekly/monthly.   

·         The cottage needs to be well maintained and available for inspection twice a year with advance notice. The handicapped accessible bathroom in the cottage must be available if necessary.

OUTSIDE: 

·         Check all buildings seasonally and repair or report as necessary for repairs to be done:

the condition of paint, the windows and screens; the gutters and down spouts and the roofs.

GROUNDS:

·         The grounds must be presentable at all times including outside cottage.

·         Any outside projects must be cleaned up in a reasonable time frame upon completion of the project.

·         Mow fields once or twice a year.

·         Mow lawns as needed.

·         Put out lawn furniture in the spring, summer and fall, repair as necessary.

·         Gardens planted, weeded, staked and fed, as necessary. Perennials maintained.

·         Trim shrubs and prune trees as needed.

·         Invasive brush cut back.

·         Branches and sticks picked up regularly.

·         Put the flag out daily (discretionary) or leave in the house for visitors to do.

·         Keep stonewalls clear of brush, especially those near the buildings.

·         Repair fences and small stonewall problems as necessary.

·         Maintain roads and trails in woods.

·         Keep driveway in good repair.

·         Check cow tunnel at least once monthly, report to the Directors any structural problems.

·         Keep roadways in front of the house clear of litter as best as possible. Work with the Grounds Committee to address other areas of concern.  Work with hosted trash pick up days when scheduled.

·         Walk through grounds quarterly and report any problems.

·         Check farm boundaries quarterly for visible markings and report any encroachment to the Directors.

·         For any problems, contact Grounds Committee Chairperson.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE:

·         Schedule and complete, in consultation with the Directors, carpentry, painting and minor plumbing and electrical repairs as necessary.

·         Keep all tools in good repair, maintain a list of tools and report to the Directors any recommendations for replacements.

·         Farm equipment: perform regular maintenance and repairs.

For any other problems, including major equipment repairs, if the Farm Caretaker(s) believe the problem can be handled internally, notify the Committee Chair or the Directors of how it would be resolved and what equipment would be needed. The job would need to be finished in a timely manner. If the Directors or the Committee Chair decides an outside contractor is needed, the Farm Caretaker will get bids from approved contractors and forward them to the Directors. Following contractor approval by the Directors, the Farm Caretaker(s) will schedule the work and report on the quality of the work performed and the completion of the work so payment can be arranged by the Treasurer.