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The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Project Director, Connecticut Consortium for BIPOC Technologists (CCBT).

The application deadline is January 21, 2024.

For more information and to apply, click here.

THE RENSSELAERVILLE INSTITUTE would like to hear from you!  Come to the IGNITE Information Session to learn about "Community Sparkplugs" and how your idea may be eligible to receive a grant up to $3,000.  

✓Easy application Process

✓ Training and support provided

✓ Short projects - 6months or less

✓ Opportunities to share ideas and learn what has worked in other communities

✓ Build your community’s ability to do more

3 IGNITE SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:

Session 1:  Wednesday, October 14, 2020 @ 12 pm – 2 pm

Session 2:  Thursday, October 15, 2020, @ 7pm – 9pm

Session 3:  Saturday, October 17, 2020 @ 10am – 12pm 

Register Today!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

For more information contact:

 Raquel Hill, Director

Community Sparkplugs

rhill@rinstitute.org

or Call 571-446-7653

New Haven Festivals, Inc.

Project Storefronts Coordinator Job Description

Responsibilities:

Record Keeping and Tracking

• Maintain program records which include marketing/promotional material, applications, entrepreneur contracts, etc.
• Track the number of program inquiries, applicants, special events and other activities relevant activities.
• Create brief bi-monthly activity reports.
• Coordinate payment of space related expenses,

Marketing, Social Media and Web

• Post, tweet and upload materials on Project Storefronts social media channels.
• Assist in the creation of content for website and social media channels.
• Check website and social media channels for accuracy.
• Promote Project Storefronts and it activities to interested parties.

Event Planning and Coordination

• Assist in coordinating/planning program-related events and activities.

Entrepreneur Recruitment and Relationship Management

• Scheduling meetings and interviews with interested parties
• Receive paperwork and documentation from entrepreneurs; monthly reports, contracts and other materials
• Work with stakeholders as well as other relevant groups/individuals on entrepreneur recruitment and retention strategies
• Develop relationships with businesses, organizations and individuals in Project Storefronts’ neighborhood for cross promotional activities.

This is a part-time contract position (15 – 20 hours per week) with no benefits. Applicant must be available to work nights and weekends on an as needed basis. Interested parties should submit a brief cover letter and resume to Vivian Nabeta at vnabeta@newhavenct.net. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

About Project Storefronts

Project Storefronts is an award-winning program that brings fresh, innovative arts-related businesses to life in formerly vacant retail spaces in New Haven, by encouraging artists and entrepreneurs to test the viability of art/creative inspired businesses. Project Storefronts provides access to empty storefronts as well as provide participants with a technical support network of business and creative professionals.