Opportunities

Facility Maintenance – Performs janitorial duties but not limited to minor maintenance and/or repairs, light furniture moving, transporting props, parcels and, or supplies. Maintain and keep records of stock and supplies. Responsible for the cleanup and upkeep of the interior/exterior of the TAG facility and grounds. Assist in building and breaking down stage props for performances/events. Set-up or remove chairs and tables for scheduled events. Other tasks as assigned. Must be 21 years of age, in good health, able to lift up to 85 pounds and must have a valid driver’s license. Perform other duties as assigned. Email Resume/CV with Salary Requirement to theartsgarage@gmail.com

Bartenders – Responsible for setting up and breaking down bar area. Must have pour licenses and be able to prepare a wide range of drinks, accurately, quickly and without waste. Must be able to handle a large volume of drink orders and requests. Maintain record for ordering of liquor and bar supplies. Responsible for all receivables from the bar. Must maintain work area and assist Barback in washing of glasses during bar hours if needed. Bartender must be a highly motivated, courteous and enthusiastic team player able to provide quality service to our customers. Bartender with an art education and the willingness to promote events for the Arts Garage will be strongly considered, Must be 21 years of age, must have a pour license with a minimum of 6 months bartending experience and be able to work split shifts which will include nights/weekends/holidays. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Email Resume/CV with Salary Requirement to theartsgarage@gmail.com

Barback – A physical job requiring heavy lifting and standing and walking up and down twenty feet of stairs. Responsible for helping to maintain the bar area and the cleanup of bottles, drinking glasses, cups and plates from tables. . Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds. Responsible for taking out trash and minor clean-up of facility after event(s) has ended. Responsible for the clean-up of any spills or trash debris during events. Must be able to assist bartender with all deliveries and washing of glassware and utensils. Must be at least 21 years of age. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Email Resume/CV with Salary Requirement to theartsgarage@gmail.com

Crowd & Safety Control Personnel – Licensed professional that will check ID’s, personal belongings and provide security in making guests/patrons feel safe and secure. Responsible for keeping an accurate count of paying customers (using clickers). Responsible for the distribution and collection of walkie talkies at beginning and end of evening/event. Responsible for makinge patrons exit the facility after an event has ended. Must be able to control any disturbances or emergencies in a professional and attentive manner. Must be 21 years of age. Bi-lingual a plus.erform other duties as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Email Resume/CV with Salary Requirement to theartsgarage@gmail.com

Assistant Manager (Sound Engineer/Engineer/House DJ) – Responsible for making sure that the Sound Equipment and DJ equipment including Amplifiers, Speakers, and Computers are functioning properly. Must be able to trouble-shoot any technical problems that might arise during events quickly and professionally. Make sure all equipment is properly turned off and secured. . Record and report any equipment malfunctions as well as uninstall and install new or repaired equipment. Act as a Stand-in Disc-jockey for certain events or until scheduled DJ arrives. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Email Resume/CV with Salary Requirement to theartsgarage@gmail.com

Host/Cashier – Greet patrons upon entering The Arts Garage. Must have great familiarity with the Scope of The Arts Garage operation. Abilitt to answer questions, clearly and correctly. Must have Service/Bartender background and willing to occasionally fill in for bartenders and, or cashiers, Must collect and maintain guest lists and reservations. Work well with others in addressing and serving customers. Must be neat, approachable, professional and pleasant when interacting with guest, performers and patrons of The Arts Garage. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Email Resume/CV with Salary Requirement to theartsgarage@gmail.com

General Managing Director – Manage, the overall activities at The Arts Garage. Monitor the performance of other employees, delegate responsibilities, schedule, evaluate, hire, and train TAG employees for future promotion and events. Execute budgetary responsibilities including forecasts, budget management, profit and loss accountability, cost control and inventories. Comply with and enforce all laws rules and regulations regarding day-to-day operations. Fully understand and able to implement alcohol awareness laws and procedures within state guidelines. Assist in the execution of administrative functions such as reporting, forecasting, quality assurance and departmental meetings. Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for all departments. Establish methods of inventory control and follow proper ordering procedures for purchasing. Set and maintain standards of operation, ensuring compatibility with TAG policies. Maintain positive working relationship with all departments to ensure smooth operation of the facility. Ensure overall cleanliness and maintenance of the facility indoors and out as well as equipment use. Responsible for communicating and enforcing TAG policies and procedures, as well as promoting positive guest experience. Maintain professionalism, personal appearance and enthusiasm at all times while working with other employees and guests. Serve as TAG ambassador and Public Relation Officer and as pertains to business and community partners. Perform other duties as assigned. One full time salaried position. Perform other duties as assigned. Email Resume/CV with Salary Requirement to theartsgarage@gmail.com

The Arts Garage is dedicated to nurture and develop the unique nature of artists of our time seeking to break new ground. We are looking to offer some job aides that can assist emerging artists in their works. The idea is to offer the courses shown below targeted exclusively to the Philadelphia Arts community, using various listserve and mediums. The three classes are: Graphic Design, QuickBook and Webdesign. Details are as shown below. If you can come up with a curriculumn for the Graphic Design, We are looking for teachers to design a curriculum as well as teach these classes. To present your qualifications, email your Resume/CV and Salary History to theartsgarage@gmail.com

Graphic Design Workshop Facilitator
Description
The Arts Garage is looking for individuals to facilitate a Graphic Design workshop series for emerging artists. This person would develop and facilitate a four-part workshop series – to be taught in four Saturdays at The Arts Garage. The course will teach basic graphic design for logos, business cards, brochures, etc., using Microsoft Publisher. During the workshop series, students will design business cards and will receive 250 cards following successful completion of the course. This workshop will be offered in English. The workshop will be designed to address several of the issues emerging artists have as relates to communicating their works using business cards, flyers, brochures, posters, etc.

QuickBooks Simple Start Workshop Facilitator
Description:
The Arts Garage is looking for individuals to facilitate a QuickBooks workshop series for emerging artists. This person would develop and facilitate a four-part workshop series – to be taught in four Saturdays at The Arts Garage using the QuickBooks Learning Guide and Instructor Resource Guide. This workshop will be offered in both English. The workshop will be designed to address several of the book/record keeping issues emerging artists have as relates to their works.

E-Commerce/Internet Workshop Facilitator
Description
The Arts Garage is looking for individuals to facilitate a Website Development workshop series for emerging artists. This person would develop and facilitate a four-part workshop series – to be taught in four Saturdays at The Arts Garage using the Ecommerce/Internet Workshop Resource Guide. The course will teach basic website development and usage for emerging artists, help students determine when and how to keep their web-content current. This workshop will be offered in English. The workshop will be designed to address several of the basic website-related issues emerging artists have as relates to their works.

Responsibilities
? Develop four-part workshop series in graphic design using Microsoft Publisher
? Facilitate workshops to groups of no more than ten (20) students.
? Evaluate student comprehension and prepare student progress report following course

Requirements
? Fully proficient in English (spoken and written)
? Equivalent of Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or Business Administration
? Experience in graphic design
? Experience in marketing design for businesses
? Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Publisher software
? Self-starter who is motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and enjoys taking on new projects
? Excellent communication and people skills

Desired Qualifications
? Experience working with low-income populations
? Experience in teaching a plus
? Experience working in the arts community a plus

On the radar!
We are wasting no more time to open-up lines of communication with discerning role players – writers, directors, producers, performers, photographers, designers and others to begin to schedule veritable indoor and outdoor rehearsals and performance at AG.
Here is a glimpse of a number of initiatives we have been working on:

1. Logo Redesign Competition: Our current logo does not pack enough punch on the landing. The logo illustrates some early ideas we have worked on during our start-up. We need a new logo to appeal to a wider audience, and depict more of what we do and the diverse nature of artists and the audience that come to support them. We are offering $300 for the best competitive logo re-design. We thought the best way to create a new logo is to open it up to our Arts Garage community. The winner will be paid directly by the Arts Garage for the full prize amount, excluding any third party transfer fees. If you are creative or know someone who is, visit our website at www.theartsgarage.com/logo-competition for details.

2. Performance based Grants – Awards of $10,000: In an effort to increase the number of performance based events on our calendar; we are offering $10,000 performance-Grants to encourage art organizations, groups and individuals to collaborate with the Arts Garage to underwrite the performance of works they may have on the shelves and, or in the works. We are looking to award ten (10) $1,000 scholarship-certificates to include rehearsal space, promotion and marketing of works that will culminate to a summer (indoor and, or outdoor) performance at the Arts Garage. We may underwriting a number of performance for the February’s Black History Month and March’s Women History Month, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July and other holidays. We are looking for Theater, Body Painting, Film projects, Spoken Word, Comedy, Food Demonstration, and Photo Exhibits. For details, visit our website at www.theartsgarage.com/scholarships

3. Kitchen Business: We are outsourcing our kitchen to Ms. Angies- food-for-life – to add delectable fine dining to your Arts Garage experience on any occasion. Check-out www.theartsgarage.com/restaurant for current menu. While the kitchen hour is currently driven by our event calendar, Food-for-life addition to AG is part of a larger plan to ultimately be able to offer breakfast, lunch and dinner services. Ms. Angie is also a Culinary Strategist, her expansive website can be found at www.msangiesfoodforlife.com. Return to check our event-calendar for future food demonstrations.

4. Brighter Future: We are actively working on the following projects in 2010:
(a) Undertake necessary measures to increase the feeling of safety and security in and around the Arts Garage campus.
(b) Address the two (2) remaining Building Code issues necessary to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for AG 2nd floor operation.
(3) Expand to an adjoining property at 1516 Parrish Street to rent out as gallery and studios for artists in need of space. Visit www.theartsgarage.com/rendering for a conceptual snap-shot of the “look and feel” of the future of the Arts Garage. Page Titled as (Logo re-Design Competition)

Submission Deadline: 5pm – Friday March 12, 2010
Submission file types: .eps, .jpg, and .pdf,
Delivery method: Submit via email to theartsgarage@gmail.com
Subject line must read: Logo re-Design Competition
File size: 4MB Max

Competition Prize: $300 US (three hundred US dollars), excluding any third party transfer fees.
Business Profile: visit www.theartgarage.com

LOGO REDESIGN: Our current logo does not pack enough punch on the landing. The logo (see icon above) shows some early ideas we have worked on during our start-up. We now need a logo to appeal to a wider audience, and illustrate more of what we do as a multi faceted arts and entertainment venue with aspirations to market to the tourism and hospitality industry.

There are several key audiences we want to communicate with. They include artists, performers, and the tourism and hospitality industry. Some will be aware of our brand, but not know much about what we do. We want to give people a quick idea of the variety of events we offer, and entice them to visit our website and further to buy merchandise – products and services- that bear our logo.

These are just examples of the kind of themes we want illustrated in the design. As for the designs themselves we would prefer unique illustrations/artwork rather than photography. However should you choose to incorporate photography, make sure that the images you use are rights-free and include the link of the image from whatever stock photography site you used. The dimensions for the designs are 400 x 300, however if possible try and make the design scaleable/alterable – this is easier if its vector artwork. The logo should work well for use on our website, and be accompanied with designs for business card, stationery, brochure, flyer, poster, t-shirts and other merchandising items you can think of, including umbrellas, pos-it-notes and wind-breakers. If you think of something new, unique or related then feel free to create it.