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Community Programs Manager Community Programs Manager About Department: Engagement Status: Full-time, Exempt moCa & its workforce As Northeast Ohio's premier site for contemporary art, moCa advances the critical role that art and artists play in our world. Grounded in Cleveland and engaged in the global cultural ecosystem, we focus on art now to open and connect people to new possibilities. Our work culture is passion-driven, inclusive, fast-paced, collaborative, and fun. We value and support an enterprising staff who anticipate and react nimbly to change, embrace new opportunities, embrace and learn from failure, and face challenges responsibly and thoughtfully. moCa is the people who help to realize its mission and each employee has agency and accountability for moCa's success and value to our community and audiences. Job objective The Community Programs Manager plays an important role in fostering relationships by creating and delivering impactful community programs focused on learning and enrichment, as well as tracking and helping to evaluate the impact of our community engagement work. This position will manage program creation and delivery, steward certain community partnerships, and support evaluation of visitor experiences and attendance. Essential duties & responsibilities Designs, implements, and helps to evaluate arts-centered, learning and enrichment-focused public programs and workshops, both onsite and offsite. This includes interactive family and community events and initiatives for youth and senior citizens. Works closely with the Senior Engagement Officer to develop relationships with leaders representing key audiences, such as local school administration and faculty, artists, non-profit directors, and civic representatives Coordinates contractors and volunteers associated with engagement and programming initiatives. Manages and helps to analyze visitor satisfaction surveys and attendance tracking. Prepares analytical reports based on data trends to support strategic decision-making and fundraising by moCa’s senior leadership team Promotes the museum's engagement initiatives and shares best practices by representing moCa at public programs, private development events, and industry conferences. Note: The duties above are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of the Kohl Executive Director to assign other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility nor does it imply an employment contract. Minimum qualifications Education: Four-year degree from an accredited institution in Arts Education, Education, Arts Administration, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred. Experience: 3+ years professional level experience in non-profit engagement, education, and/or community organizing with demonstrated experience in impact assessment & reporting. Strong ability to analyze data and use findings to drive decision-making. Demonstrated commitment to and success in managing learning programs that center community engagement Travel (local): Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. 1 to 2 years of demonstrated experience managing multiple tasks and projects. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Adaptability: Navigates and adapts to changing priorities/work environments. Alignment: Represents moCa in a positive light in interactions and communications. Art & Culture: Demonstrates a proficient appreciation and knowledge of both contemporary art and culture. Communication: Communicates (both verbally and in written English) with an advanced level of awareness, confidence, and fluency to moderate panels, present compelling arguments, persuade diverse audiences, and drive action that furthers the museum's strategic objectives. Equal Opportunity: Commits to modeling best practices and holding oneself and direct reports accountable for engaging successfully with people of all backgrounds. Fundraising Acquisition: An intermediate understanding of fundraising techniques and strategies; ability to clearly articulate the museum's mission, programs, and impact in a compelling manner. Fundraising Management: Has an awareness of fundraising budgets, funding types, categorizing income sources, and reading basic reports. Independence: Learns and executes tasks autonomously, develops and optimizes processes for efficiency, consistently maintains exceptional focus to complete tasks independently, and makes well-informed decisions with minimal oversight. People Management: Collaborates and fosters strong team relationships, provides structured coaching and developmental feedback to direct reports, and actively participates in and contributes to team development initiatives/goals. Reliability: Reliably fulfills obligations, consistently meets or exceeds deadlines, and proactively contributes to refining and improving established policies and procedures. Tech & Tools: Uses computer systems and programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Milanote, and/or role-specific technology) with competency and efficiency. Writing/Editing: Possesses proficient writing and editing skills - develops compelling and engaging content, executes thorough editing to refine content for clarity, coherence, and impact, and applies advanced writing techniques to enhance readability and user experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting (continuously), standing (occasionally), and moving among various areas of the facility (occasionally). Listening and exchanging information in-person, by phone, and computer (frequently). Lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds (occasionally). Using hands for simple & power grasping, pushing & pulling, and fine manipulation (continuously). Operating a computer and keyboarding (continuously). Reaching above shoulder level, at waist level, and below waist level (occasionally). Bending (waist level), twisting (waist level), squatting, kneeling, and balancing (occasionally). Climbing stairs (frequently) and/or ladders (occasionally). WORK ENVIRONMENT Open-concept office with transparent walls, natural, and artificial light, and concrete floors. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule under moCa’s RWA policy. Frequently required to travel locally for work. As directed, this position is required to work weekends and/or evenings. Benefits Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits Eligible for 403(b) Savings Plan 2 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays Reporting relationship Reports to Senior Engagement Officer All moCa staff are expected to be Curious and open-minded lifelong learners who enjoy new ideas and perspectives Inspired by and interested in contemporary art and culture Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility Responsive, flexible, and adaptive to regularly changing content and needs Self-starters who are enterprising in their time and resource management Respectful, collaborative, caring team players Salary range $48-58K To apply Interested candidates should fill out the application form at mocacleveland.org/application and include: PDF cover letter PDF resume Applicants should not reach out directly to moCa staff with materials or questions. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The duties above are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of the Kohl Executive Director to assign other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility nor does it imply an employment contract. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. moCa is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions and enjoy equal employment benefits. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Donor Stewardship Director Community Programs Manager Engagement Guide Open Jobs APPLY

Title Round Todd Hido, Untitled (#2314c), 2002 Add a Title More: Todd Hido Todd Hido was born in Kent, Ohio in 1968. He received his BFA. from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Tufts University. In 1996, he earned his MFA. from the California College of Arts and Crafts. Hido has been the recipient of the Eureka Fellowship, Fleishhacker Foundation, Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation Visual Arts Award, and the Barclay Simpson Award. He has published 20+ books. His photographs have been featured in Artforum, The New York Times Magazine, Wired, Elephant and FOAM . His work is held in the permanent collections of many noted public and private collections including the Getty, the Whitney Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, New York, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Hido lives and works in San Francisco. Photograph, AP3 14 x 11 inches framed Collection of Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Starting bid: $2,500 Estimated value: $5,000-$7,000 Acclaimed photographer Todd Hido (born in Kent, Ohio) captures the mysterious allure of urban and suburban landscapes. Influenced by the cinematic brilliance of masters like Alfred Hitchcock and Edward Hopper, Hido embarks on solitary drives to unearth hidden gems, transforming ordinary scenes into captivating visual tales. Signature pieces like Untitled (#2314c) showcase Hido’s enduring influence on contemporary photography. Through his evocative imagery, Hido invites viewers on a private journey, inviting them to ponder the profound beauty found within the seemingly mundane moments of everyday life. Todd Hido, Untitled (#2314c), 2002

Title Round Amber N. Ford Father , 2017 Add a Title More: Amber N. Ford Amber N. Ford is a Cleveland based artist + photographer. Ford is interested in using imagery and collaborative storytelling to explore a deeper understanding of the variations of Black life. Through photography, printmaking and installation, she creates work that connects with, resonates among and gives opportunity to people looking to call some corner of the world their own. She holds a BFA in Photography from the Cleveland Institute of Art. Ford’s work has gained national notoriety appearing in publications such as The Washington Post, The Atlantic and New York Times. She has exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, the Kent State University Museum, Transformer Station, SPACES Gallery, Youngstown State University and more. Ford was a recipient of the Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award in 2017, and selected as a 2019 Gordon Square Arts District Artist-In-Residence for her outstanding achievements in photography. Inkjet print on Rives BFK 34.5 x 47 inches framed Courtesy of the artist, Amber N. Ford Starting bid: $3,000 Estimated value range: $6,000 - $8,000 Using photography, printmaking, and installation, artist Amber N. Ford creates work that connects with, resonates among, and gives opportunities to people looking to make a corner of the world their own. A 2022 moCa artist-in-residence, Ford presented a series of audio collages and text installations in her 2023 moCa exhibition Someone, Somewhere, Something, which created space for mourning, catharsis, and healing following the pandemic. Father is a portrait from Ford’s 2017 series, By Force & By Choice that documented members of various immigrant and refugee communities in Cleveland, evoking our universal desire for home and belonging. Amber N. Ford Father , 2017

Title Round Timothy Callaghan Deer Park, 2015 Add a Title More: Timothy Callaghan Timothy Callaghan is an artist living in Cleveland Ohio. He is the recipient of a 2015 Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award. His paintings are in numerous private and public collections throughout the state. He received his BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art and an MFA from Kent State University in 2005. Callaghan has had numerous solo and group exhibitions at venues in Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Chicago. Additionally, Callaghan authored One Painting a Day , a Quarry Books publication in 2013. Callaghan has taught painting and drawing at various schools and programs including Lake Ridge Academy (as the Director of the School of Fine Arts). Gouache on paper 25 x 26 inches framed Collection of Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Starting bid: $1,000 Estimaged value: $2,000-$4,000 Tim Callaghan draws inspiration from the mundane, elevating ordinary scenes into captivating images. His process involves observing everyday life in and around Cleveland, enriching these scenes with his memory and imagination. Using gouache as his preferred medium, Callaghan employs bold strokes, deliberate pauses, and a vibrant color palette to generate a curious tension between figurative and abstract elements. Works like Deer Park exude a quiet energy, blurring the line between the familiar and the surreal. Through his work, Callaghan transforms specific moments into universal symbols, inviting viewers to ponder the essence of time and place. Timothy Callaghan Deer Park, 2015

Title Round Emilie Gossiaux Whitecane Maypole Dance With Doggirls , 2024 Add a Title More: Emilie Gossiaux New York City based artist, Emilie L. Gossiaux has had solo shows at the Queens Museum, False Flag Gallery, and Mother Gallery. Gossiaux’s work has been included in multiple group exhibitions, including MoCa Cleveland; The John Michael Kohler Art Center; MoMA PS 1; The Shed; and SculptureCenter, among others. She earned her BFA from the Cooper Union School of Art in 2014, and her MFA from Yale School of Art in 2019. Ballpoint pen and crayon on paper 22.5 x 28 inches framed Courtesy of the artist Starting bid: $3,000 Estimated value: $5,000-$7,500 Emilie Gossiaux's joyful, autobiographical works like this new drawing, Whitecane Maypole Dance with Doggirls, invite us into an intimate, delightful world created from the artist’s cherished memories, dreams, and experiences. Like so many of her works, this captivating drawing celebrates the artist’s profound bond with her retired Guide Dog, London, who was Gossiaux’s companion for years after she lost her vision in 2010. Sculptures based on London were included in moCa’s acclaimed, fall 2023 exhibition Don't mind if I do , and Gossiaux also focused on London in her recent fellowship and acclaimed solo exhibition Other-Worlding at the Queens Museum that will soon travel to Kunsthall Trondheim. Emilie Gossiaux Whitecane Maypole Dance With Doggirls , 2024

Title Round Manabu Ikeda Drifter , 2017 Add a Title More: Manabu Ikeda Manabu Ikeda (born 1973 in Saga, Japan) earned his BFA (1998) and MFA (2000) in design from Tokyo University of the Arts. In 2011, he spent a year in Vancouver as an Emerging Artist Overseas Study Grant Recipient from the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs. In 2013, he was awarded a residency at the Chazen Museum of Art to create a new work over three years; he has been based in Madison, Wisconsin since this time. Ikeda has received high acclaim internationally for his unique imagery, which encompasses both the micro and the macro simultaneously, as well as for his masterful technique with ultra-fine pen tips. Giclee print 31 x 32 inches framed Edition 26/100 Courtesy of the artist and Mizuma Art Gallery Starting bid: $2,000 Estimated value: $3,000-$5,000 Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of Manabu Ikeda's Drifter, a surreal waterscape brimming with mesmerizing imagery. Renowned worldwide for his unparalleled skill and visionary perspective, Ikeda's meticulous drawings transport viewers into layered, imagined worlds. Drifter resonates with themes from his ongoing retrospective at moCa Cleveland, inviting reflection on our connections with and impact on nature. This artwork also hints at Ikeda's latest and most ambitious creation to date, a monumental drawing depicting the awe-inspiring power and majesty of water. Manabu Ikeda Drifter , 2017

Title Round Amy Casey, Natalies Apartment, East Village, 2000 New Kitchen 2 , 2000 Acrylic on paper Add a Title More: Amy Casey Amy Casey received her BFA in painting form the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1999. She has exhibited her work regionally and nationally with solo shows in Cleveland, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, and group shows across the globe. Her work as been published in The New York Times , New American Paintings , Juxtapoz , Hi Fructose , and Elephant and Harper's magazine. Casey has been awarded two Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awards, the Cleveland Arts Prize as an emerging artist, and a grant though CPAC’s Creative Workforce Fellowship program. She works and resides in Cleveland, Ohio. Acrylic on paper 11 x 11 inches framed each (2 works in 1 lot) Starting bid: $900 Estimated value: $1,500-$2,500 Amy Casey delves into the dynamic evolution of urban landscapes, drawing inspiration from everyday observations, cause and effect, and communal endeavors. Renowned for her depiction of towering cityscapes made of stacked and intertwined buildings, Casey’s earlier These works exemplify these whimsical characters, subtly embedded within her more recent cityscapes. Grounded in a fascination with life's resilience, Casey’s paintings celebrate perseverance amidst change, echoing her affection for the urban experience and its perpetual evolution. Amy Casey, Natalies Apartment, East Village, 2000 New Kitchen 2 , 2000 Acrylic on paper

Title Round Barry Underwood, Bridge, Cleveland, OH, 2013 Add a Title More: Barry Underwood Barry Underwood is a Cleveland-based photographer. His creative practice stands at the intersection of staged photography, land art, and minimalist sculpture. His work illuminates environments that hold rich ecological and cultural histories and are sites of destructive human behavior. By building and photographing sculptures of light, Underwood elucidates the ways humans intervene in the natural environment while highlighting how society normalizes these exploitations. His work makes visible the cultural constructs of wilderness and, by extension, the environmental issues related to human use and abuse of natural resources. Each of Underwood's photographs begins with many hours of location search, talking with community members, learning the place's ecological and social histories, and studying satellite imagery. He also visits tourist sites and science centers to gather documented narratives while spending considerable time in the environment, watching, listening, and exploring. His goal is to learn how humans, past, and present, engage with a particular site and, more broadly, the land itself. Through these investigations, Underwood has come to understand that landscape contains rich layers of information, providing for different types of storytelling. Pigment print, 2/2 24 x 30 inches framed Starting bid: $1,200 Estimated value: $2,500-$4,000 Experience the captivating fusion of reality and surreal beauty in this striking photograph of Cleveland's skyline from the Cuyahoga River at night by noted artist and Cleveland Institute of Art professor Barry Underwood. Underwood shifts our perspective of land and cityscapes using long-exposure photography and light installations that transform everyday scenes into images of wonder and contemplation. His influential career has left an indelible mark, with his work featured at moCa in both 2007 and 2012 exhibitions, when moCa commissioned Underwood to immortalize the museum's construction. Barry Underwood, Bridge, Cleveland, OH, 2013

Title Round Ariel Vergez Blue Luminance , 2024 Add a Title More: Ariel Vergez Ariel Vergez, aka BlackBrain, is a seasoned artist with a rich heritage and a passion for storytelling through art. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Florida, BlackBrain is the child of two immigrants who came to the United States in search of opportunity and met each other while working in the service industry. Growing up in a household where art was a daily presence, BlackBrain pursued his passion for art at the collegiate level, studying Industrial Design at the Cleveland Institute of Art. BlackBrain layers allegory, pop culture, and history to create new and at times, bizarre stories that inflect on the ‘remembered.’ Over the past decade, BlackBrain has been featured in a plethora of shows and has created a range of concentration of subject matter. He has completed a slew of murals worldwide, many of them focused in Los Angeles and Miami, his previous homes. BlackBrain is particularly known for his ability to tell stories through his art, which is a reflection of his pursuit to expound parody and symbolism as key tools to his method of creating rich visual stories.riel Vergez, aka BlackBrain, is a seasoned artist with a rich heritage and a passion for storytelling through art. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Florida, BlackBrain is the child of two immigrants who came to the United States in search of opportunity and met each other while working in the service industry. Growing up in a household where art was a daily presence, BlackBrain pursued his passion for art at the collegiate level, studying Industrial Design at the Cleveland Institute of Art. BlackBrain layers allegory, pop culture, and history to create new and at times, bizarre stories that inflect on the ‘remembered.’ Over the past decade, BlackBrain has been featured in a plethora of shows and has created a range of concentration of subject matter. He has completed a slew of murals worldwide, many of them focused in Los Angeles and Miami, his previous homes. BlackBrain is particularly known for his ability to tell stories through his art, which is a reflection of his pursuit to expound parody and symbolism as key tools to his method of creating rich visual stories. Aerosol, acrylic, and enamel paint on canvas 36 x 12 inches Courtesy of BlackBrain Group Starting bid: $500 Estimated value: $1,000-$1,500 Ariel Vergez, also known as BlackBrain, is a visual storyteller who crafts allegories by blending pop culture elements with potent symbols using diverse painterly techniques. His latest project, SCRD GRDN , currently showcased in moCa’s first-floor residency gallery, is an immersive, collaborative painting installation exploring the resolute human spirit and its existential journey through oppression, justice, prosperity, and divine understanding. Drawing upon themes from SCRD GRDN , Vergez creates a striking image titled Blue Luminance , intertwining human and floral elements to underscore our intrinsic and inextricable connection with nature. Ariel Vergez Blue Luminance , 2024

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Date Title One sentence desciption + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Add a Title Add a Title Title + more Sat. February 22, 2025 moCa Saturday Glazed & Mused 11AM at moCa Cleveland Free to all Donuts for first 50 visitors Donut forget that the last Saturday of the month is Glazed & Mused! On Feb 22, at 11AM, we’re treating the first 50 guests to a FREE donut, coffee, and a sweet start to their day. It's the perfect way to begin your weekend: filled with a quick bite of art, conversation, and a tasty treat. We’re partnering with the incredible Goldie's Donuts, a local favorite with spots in Lyndhurst and Ohio City, known for their perfectly golden, handcrafted treats. Whether you're here to explore the galleries or craving good vibes (and great donuts), we can’t wait to meet you. One free donut and cup of coffee for the first 50 people at moCa on Sat. Feb 22, starting at 11AM, while supplies last (the art will be here all day). Presented in partnership w/