Job Opportunities - Guild Hall

Do you have a passion for the arts? Our mission is to bring art of all mediums to people of all ages–and to foster creativity in all forms. If you believe in that mission and would like a chance to work hard with a small but dedicated team, we hope you find a position below that fits your skills and experience.

Guild Hall is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. We appreciate your interest, but only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To Apply:

Send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to the e-mail address indicated in the job listing.

Current Openings

FAQ TEAM MEMBER

Guild Hall of East Hampton (GH) is seeking members for it’s inaugural FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Team. FAQ Team Members are hourly, non-exempt employees who work a flexible schedule based on museum and programming needs. The FAQ Team is a group of emerging artists, art historians, and recent graduates/college students who assist with contextualizing, personalizing, and engaging the public with GH Museum exhibits. This includes acting as gallery attendant and welcoming point of contact for patrons, assisting with family workshops or public events, and leading discussion-based tours for diverse audiences (elementary and secondary students, college/university students, and other various community groups).

FAQ Team Members share a flexible scheduled with others on the FAQ Team staff based around Guild Hall Museum’s public weekend hours (Friday – Sunday, 12 – 5pm), and additional programs such as Guild Hall After Hours, Family Workshops, and Members Only events.

Applicant Deadline: May 24
Duration: 12 Weeks (June – August)
Hours & Rate: 10-15 hours per week at $15 per hour
Guild Hall is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain a gallery presence and act as an information resource for visitors during museum hours (Friday – Sunday, 12 – 5pm), public programs, and family events.
Assist in Family Workshops, Guild Hall After Hours, Drop-in experiences, and other outreach events and public programs.
Attend curatorial walkthroughs and read educational materials regarding each exhibition; stay up-to-date on tour, workshop, museum protocol, and GH public programs.
Lead tours and assist in workshops for diverse audience and age groups, including elementary and secondary school students.

Reports to: Patti Kenner Senior Associate for Learning & Public Engagement

Qualifications:

B.A. or B.F.A. (or candidate) in studio art, art history, cultural studies, or a relevant field.
Personable and enthusiastic about art.
Experience with public speaking and/or leading tours.
Experience in leading workshops and/or art-making activities.
Ability to engage with diverse audiences and age groups.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Must be punctual.

Preference will be given to Bilingual English/Spanish speakers.

To apply:

Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to amadonna@guildhall.org with the subject line FAQ Team Member.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Reports to Controller Guild Hall of East Hampton is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This newly created position will report to the Controller and serve as a key hands on Finance Team member, working on all phases of the accounting function including monthly closings, day to day transactional processing, journal entries, account analyses, audits, and reporting. The successful candidate will have knowledge of non-profit GAAP, have a keen attention to detail, work well independently, multi-task, and be a team player and collaborator with the Controller and colleagues in a dynamic environment.
Experience and skills:
	· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
	· Minimum 2-3 years accounting experience at a non-profit organization or public accounting experience with non-profit clients
	· Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Key Functions:
	· Work with A/P for weekly check runs
	· Prepare semi-monthly payroll journal entries
	· Prepare weekly cash report
	· Act as key team member in the design and implementation of a fully integrated CRM/ERP system
	· Prepare monthly account analysis for all Balance Sheet Accounts
	· Monthly reconciling of Box Office and Fundraising databases
	· Prepare and record monthly prepaid expenses JE/Insurance/Workers Comp allocation
	· Assist in Drafting of Accounting Procedures Manual
	· Assist in annual audit fieldwork preparation and coordination
	· Assist in Form 990 preparation and coordination
	· Support Controller with Annual close activities: journal entries, account analyses, accruals
	· Assist Controller on financial portions of grants
	· Prepare sales tax returns for monthly filing
	· Maintain job and series tables in GL software
	· Prepare/reconcile monthly job reports for GL review
	· Maintain Capital Expenditure spreadsheets/analyses for Fixed Asset accounting
	· Assist and support Controller and Executive team on ad hoc analyses, financial requests

Status:
	· Full time/Exempt · Currently Remote

Benefits:
	· 100% Employer paid health insurance, including gym reimbursement (eligible after 3 months)
	· Flex spending account
	· 22 days PTO first year, 27 days after 3 years
	· 12 paid holidays annually
	· 403b plan with Mutual of America, immediate eligibility for employee contributions, eligible for discretionary employer contributions after two full years of employment
	· NYS Statutory disability effective immediately upon hire with supplemental ST and LT disability after three months
	· Life and AD&D Insurance (1x salary) to $50k eligible after 3 months

Required:
	· Resume with cover letter
	· Salary requirements

	Guild Hall, one of the first multidisciplinary centers in the country to combine a museum, theater, and education space under one roof, was established in 1931 as a gathering place for community where an appreciation for the arts would serve to encourage greater civic participation. For nearly nine decades, Guild Hall has embraced this open-minded vision and provided a welcoming environment for the public to engage with art exhibitions, performances, and educational offerings. Art and artists have long been the engine of Guild Hall’s activities and the institution continues to find innovative ways to support creativity in everyone. www.guildhall.org

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to clanzaro@guildhall.org.

CONCESSIONS ASSOCIATES

Part time year round and seasonal (May–Labor Day) positions available.
Responsibilities: Food, drink, and Merchandise sales and customer service in a small but busy refreshment stand inside the Guild Hall lobby. Must have night/weekend availability and be highly organized, detail-oriented, have strong communication skills and understand and appreciate the value of high-level customer service and hospitality. Experience in food and beverage sales/customer service and bilingual a plus. Salary: $15/hour. It is recommended but not required to submit a resume, cover letter, and three references. Applicants email syoung@guildhall.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

SUMMER 2021 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Guild Hall of East Hampton offers two paid internships with onsite and remote opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, or early professionals during their Summer 2021 Season. The internship is a hands-on 12-week program working with either the Marketing & Communications or Learning & Public Engagement team, supporting the exhibitions, productions, and community engagement initiatives of Guild Hall’s historic 90th Anniversary season. In addition to departmental work, interns will meet bi-weekly with the Patti Kenner Senior Associate for Learning & Public Engagement to discuss their work and further development, as well as participate in learning opportunities and social gatherings with Guild Hall’s FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) team and Community Artists-in-Residents.

Applicants should apply to one of the following departments. Please submit a cover letter, CV, and portfolio of work (Marketing & Communications only) to amadonna@guildhall.org with the subject line “INTERN SUMMER 2021.” Applicants should be prepared to work 15 hours per week. Specific days and hours will be decided between the applicant and their immediate supervisor.

Applicant Deadline: May 24
Duration: 12 Weeks (June – August, flexible start date)
Hours & Rate: 15 hours per week at $15 per hour
Guild Hall is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

LEARNING & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Assists staff with the coordination and execution of Learning & Public Engagement events throughout the summer season from family workshops to Guild Hall After Hours to the Community Artist-in-Residence program. Responsibilities include administrative support and communication with guest artists and community collaborators, assisting and/or leading family workshops (dependent on experience), and front-of-house duties for community events. Tasks may require light physical labor and extended periods of time outdoors. Access to a car for commuting to and from various venues is preferable and mileage is reimbursed.

Applicants should be currently enrolled or recently graduated from an Arts Education degree program, have formal or informal teaching experience, and have worked with various communities and age groups. Preference will be given to Bilingual (English/Spanish) speakers. Guild Hall is particularly interested in artists with an interdisciplinary practice. The position works closely with Anthony Madonna, Patti Kenner Senior Associate for Learning & Public Engagement.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Assists staff with program and event listings, obtaining interviews, photos, and story information for print, online, radio, and television coverage of the Summer Season. Assist staff with producing creative content for social media and recording/documenting live events for broadcast, archive, and/or publicity. Position requires public relations, journalism, social media, videography, and/or photography experience. The position works closely with Amy Kirwin, Chief Creative Officer and the full Marketing, Communications and Digital Media team.