Opportunities

Current Job Openings at BAFFA

The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts (BAFFA) is actively seeking a Manager for the BAFFA Art Gallery. This hybrid volunteer opportunity has a yearly stipend of $426/year. This position will include a commitment of 4-5 hours a week. The Gallery Manager will be a key player in the operations of the BAFFA Art Gallery and a representative for BAFFA Gallery Members and Gallery Committees on the BAFFA Board.

Key Responsibilities:

Mandatory trustee position of the BAFFA Board includes attending the monthly meeting held on the 1st Monday of each month.
Submitting required paperwork to the Town of Islip for usage of the BAFFA Art Gallery.
Communicating between the Artists and the Gallery Director via email, Wix, and by phone.
Aid in finding new artists for the upcoming gallery calendar.
Be a liaison between BAFFA and participating schools, art groups, and artists exhibiting in the BAFFA Art Gallery.
Preparing and presenting the monthly Gallery Reports to the BAFFA Board.
Assists the Workshop Coordinator
Attend Artist Receptions and Workshops and capture images for promotional purchases to be uploaded online.

Required Skills:

Experience is not necessary, but a passion for the arts is mandatory.
Access to email and the desire to learn Google Workspace.
Organized, good communication, leadership, active listening, and adaptability.

Application Details:

Resume/CV required
Cover Letter
Two references (1 professional and 1 personal)

Fill out the application to apply by March 28th, 2025. Any questions, contact: Jeanette at gallerydirector@baffa.org

Gallery Manager

BAFFA always welcomes volunteers, singers, artists, and musicians. To participate, contact a manager HERE.

If you'd like to serve on the Board or on a Committee, please see below for volunteer opportunities or email us at: info@baffa.org

BOARD

Attend monthly Board meetings on the first Monday of each month
Be actively involved in BAFFA events
Serve on Board sub-committees

GALLERY

Serve on the Gallery Committee
Be involved in exhibitions (mostly group and student art shows)

-Help with installations

-Greet guests at Gallery events

-Attend artist receptions

FUNDRAISING

Work with others to explore and develop fundraising opportunities

GRANTS

Research potential grants to financially support BAFFA
Attend informational grant workshops as may be required
Help write grant applications

HOSPITALITY

Greet guests at various BAFFA events
-Distribute programs
-Ask for donations
Greet the public at fairs and festivals in which BAFFA is participating
Assist at concerts, exhibitions, and other BAFFA events
-Bake or buy refreshments
-Help with set up &/or clean up