FTH seeks a flexible full-time Curator and Community Liaison, Chinese Initiatives. FTH’s definition of Chinese is inclusive of, and not limited to people who are of Chinese descent and self-identify as Chinese/Chinese-American. Henceforth in the job description, FTH uses the word Chinese to represent these diverse, self-identifying distinctions. This position will program a wide range of disciplines and artistic practices of traditional, contemporary and cross-cultural arts programs, highlighting and celebrating the rich and far-ranging cultural identities of being Chinese, and amplifying often underrepresented artistic voices. The position will also engage Chinese and non-Chinese communities through programs and partnerships. The position supports and works closely with leadership and other FTH departments including Development, Marketing, Education, Arts Services, Production and Finance.
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Grants Manager at Flushing Town Hall supports the organization’s development strategy through the organizing, writing, researching, and management of foundation, corporate, and government grants, including the National Endowment for the Arts and New York State Council on the Arts. The Grants Manager oversees applications, reports, funder requirements, and correspondence to existing funding sources and identifies new funding opportunities for the organization. The position must successfully manage a calendar of high-paced internal and external deadlines, and requires exceptional skills in grant writing, attention to detail, self-sufficiency, prioritization, and time management.
Flushing Town Hall (FTH) presents multi-disciplinary global arts that engage and educate the global communities of Queens and New York City, in order to foster mutual appreciation. As advocates of arts equity since 1979, we support local, immigrant, national, and international artists, developing partnerships and collaborations that enhance our efforts. As a member of New York City’s Cultural Institutions Group (CIG), we serve to restore, manage and program the historic 1862 landmark on behalf of the City of New York. FTH celebrates the history of Queens as the home of Jazz, by presenting the finest in Jazz performance. We are committed to arts education and hands-on learning, for the arts-curious, arts enthusiasts, and professional artists. We serve one of the most diverse communities in the world, and strive to uphold the legacy of inclusiveness that has defined our community since the Flushing Remonstrance of 1657.
The Finance Manager is responsible for the daily operations of a complex finance office for an approximately $2.3 million non-profit arts organization. This is a full-time Senior Staff position and reports to the Executive and Artistic Director, also working very closely with the Deputy Director, other department heads, Membership and Box office.