Program Coordinator
Western Folklife Center
POSITION: The Western Folklife Center, in Elko, Nevada, seeks a Program Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative person to add their signature to existing programs as well as to contribute to the creation of new programs.
The Western Folklife Center is a private non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, presentation, and perpetuation of the rich heritage and contemporary culture of the American West. This has been accomplished since
1980 through research, documentation, educational programs, and media productions. The WFC is headquartered in the historic Pioneer building in downtown Elko, and maintains a satellite media office in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as an Internet presence at www.westernfolklife.org.
The Center is most known for its National Cowboy Poetry Gathering that was begun in 1985 as a regional effort to showcase the tradition of poetry writing and recitation in the ranching community. Now in its 29th year, the Gathering remains an important meeting place for poets, musicians, writers, filmmakers, gear makers, visual artists, ranchers, cowboys, western activists and enthusiasts. The Center is also known for its media work, creating nationally broadcast radio and video programs. All of its programs are based on fieldwork and research in communities around the West. The Center maintains an archival collection based on its fieldwork, documentation of its programs, and donated work.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Among the duties of the Program Coordinator is to manage the Center¹s major event, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. The Gathering is a weeklong event featuring educational workshops and programs, daytime and evening performances of cowboy poetry and music, dances, and exhibitions. Responsibilities include overseeing artistic and educational programming, artist communications, editing of promotional brochure and educational program book, and supervising technical, logistical, and event staff.
In addition to management of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, the Program Coordinator will work with other program staff to design and implement other events, educational programs, exhibitions and activities highlighting western traditional culture throughout the West.
QUALIFICATIONS: B.A. in folklife studies, ethnomusicology, anthropology, or related field. Two years experience in event and program management.
Candidates should have an interest in and ability to manage and expand on cultural programs, direct staff and volunteers, prepare and manage budgets, contribute to grant-writing and reporting efforts, and establish community partnerships. Must have demonstrated organizational, management and leadership skills and be a team player. Also writing, editing skills, and computer skills. Should be good natured and have the ability to work with a variety of people.
SALARY commensurate with experience along with benefits package.
ABOUT THE ELKO AREA:
The City of Elko sits at an elevation of 5,060-feet in the Great Basin region of northeastern Nevada and offers a number of outdoor experiences including hiking and camping in the spectacular Ruby Mountains and has a population of 18,000, and an area population of 35,000. Located in the high desert we enjoy four mild annual seasons. Shoshone and Paiute tribes, Basque community, significant Latino community, ranching and mining.
Interstate 80 traverses Elko County and by car Elko is 4.5 hours from Reno, NV, 3.5 hours from Salt Lake City, 3 hours from Twin Falls and 4 hours from Boise, Idaho to the north. The city is served by Skywest Airlines, a Delta Connection and two NPR stations (KUNR-Reno & KNPR-Las Vegas). Assets of the community include the Great Basin College, the Northeastern Nevada Museum and the California Trail Interpretive Center.
SUBMIT a resume, cover letter, and references to: Meg Glaser, Artistic Director, Western Folklife Center, 501 Railroad St., Elko, NV 89801, by June 15, 2012.
Meg Glaser
Artistic Director
Western Folklife Center
501 Railroad St.
Elko, NV 89801
775-738-7508 x225
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