WORK WITH US
The Arts Council offers many opportunities to get involved and make a meaningful impact in your community. We welcome those who wish to contribute their time, talents, and enthusiasm to our dynamic arts organization.
EMPLOYMENT
Program Director
The Springfield Area Arts Council seeks a highly organized and motivated individual to lead the planning and execution of its major programs and events, including the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series. Please review the full job description in the document above for further details.
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING
Salary: $39,000
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for a monthly health insurance stipend, employer contributed SEP-IRA, and other benefits. PTO, including vacation time, paid holidays, and sick leave, is available to all full-time employees.
APPLICATION PROCESS
A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process.
Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to provide professional references.
Summer Intern
Through the Youth Employment in the Arts program, individuals aged 16 – 22 are invited to apply to be one of the Springfield Area Arts Council’s summer interns, who will gain experience in program management and office administration in the nonprofit sector. Working hours are 10.5 hours per week for 10 weeks.
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING
Stipend: $1,596
Parking space is provided.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The following documents are required:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
- Letter of recommendation from a teacher or employer
Applicants are welcome but not required to provide professional references.
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Our volunteers are integral to the work we do here at SAAC. We offer many opportunities to get involved and apply your unique skills to our organization and events. If you would like to volunteer your time, please fill in the form below and let us know how you’d like to contribute. Whether it’s event planning, assisting at programs, or lending a hand with administrative tasks, we’d love to hear about your interests and strengths!
JOIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Springfield Area Arts Council Board of Directors is a group of passionate members who are actively engaged in carrying out SAAC’s mission to enrich the community through the arts.
Directors serve two year terms and are expected to attend monthly Board meetings, participate in fundraising activities, and are encouraged to attend as many SAAC events as possible. Membership is not required to apply; but one must be a member to serve on the Board or a committee.
You may apply by filling out the form below and submitting a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.
BECOME A GRANT PANELIST
Grant panelists play a critical role in the grant-making process. We seek a diverse community of panelists from Sangamon and Menard counties with a wide-range of experience in the artistic, cultural, and social fields. If selected as a panelists, you will work independently and with other panelists to evaluate grant applications to ensure an equitable, honest, and thorough review and ranking process.