volunteer day
SEPTEMBER 2, 1:30pm - 4pm
JRACRAFT OFFICE
5335 WISCONSIN AVE #440
WASHINGTON DC
For members in the DMV who want to get involved, join us September 2 to help us unpack archives, scan files, prepare mailings, organize documents, meet other members and learn about other volunteer opportunities.
JOIN A COMMITTEE
Interested in being an active part of the James Renwick Alliance for Craft? Join one of our committees and help us expand the reach and impact of our organization. If you are interested in getting involved, please email info@jra.org.
standing committees:
Allocations - The Allocations Committee is responsible for funding requests made to the James Renwick Alliance and making recommendations for funding to the Board.
Programing - The Programs Committee, under the direction of the VP for Programs, shall help ensure a robust annual programming schedule. The committee will come up with ideas for possible events, programs, trips; provide preliminary research assistance to aid program coordinators with planning; and designate program coordinators to plan and execute programming.
Finance - The Finance Committee shall, under the direction of the Treasurer, provide oversight for accurate financial reporting to the board. The committee will be responsible for reviewing the FY budget prior to board approval. The committee will assist in the selection of an audit company to do the yearly audit and review the audit before it is finalized. The committee will advise the Director and assist with any financial questions that may arise.
Membership - The Membership Committee is responsible generally for maintaining and increasing the number of members to the Alliance. The responsibilities of the Membership Committee include current Member retention, development of member solicitations, supporting successful integration and engagement of new members, and supervision of any other general membership recruitment efforts. The Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the Board the categories of Alliance membership and the level of donation requested for each category.
Marketing - The Marketing Committee is responsible generally for publicity of all Alliance activities. This responsibility shall be carried out in conjunction with the Education Committee, the Fellowship Committee and other committees as may be appropriate. The Publicity Committee shall be responsible for all Alliance publications.
Development - The Development Committee is be responsible for all fundraising efforts of the Alliance other than the general solicitation and maintenance of individual memberships. This includes fundraising for acquisitions, special projects, corporate fundraising, fundraising from foundations, government funding through various sources, fundraising for fellowship activities, and the development of new fundraising activities.
Programing - The Programs Committee, under the direction of the VP for Programs, shall help ensure a robust annual programming schedule. The committee will come up with ideas for possible events, programs, trips; provide preliminary research assistance to aid program coordinators with planning; and designate program coordinators to plan and execute programming.
Finance - The Finance Committee shall, under the direction of the Treasurer, provide oversight for accurate financial reporting to the board. The committee will be responsible for reviewing the FY budget prior to board approval. The committee will assist in the selection of an audit company to do the yearly audit and review the audit before it is finalized. The committee will advise the Director and assist with any financial questions that may arise.
Membership - The Membership Committee is responsible generally for maintaining and increasing the number of members to the Alliance. The responsibilities of the Membership Committee include current Member retention, development of member solicitations, supporting successful integration and engagement of new members, and supervision of any other general membership recruitment efforts. The Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the Board the categories of Alliance membership and the level of donation requested for each category.
Marketing - The Marketing Committee is responsible generally for publicity of all Alliance activities. This responsibility shall be carried out in conjunction with the Education Committee, the Fellowship Committee and other committees as may be appropriate. The Publicity Committee shall be responsible for all Alliance publications.
Development - The Development Committee is be responsible for all fundraising efforts of the Alliance other than the general solicitation and maintenance of individual memberships. This includes fundraising for acquisitions, special projects, corporate fundraising, fundraising from foundations, government funding through various sources, fundraising for fellowship activities, and the development of new fundraising activities.
AD-HOC COMMITTEES:
Caucus - The Caucus Committee will plan 2-3 events for Caucus members annually. The committee will reach out to new Caucus members and lapsed members and represent Caucus Members interests. The Caucus committee should report to the Membership Committee.
Distinguished Artist Series - The Distinguished Artist Committee identifies four artists a year who can participate in the series and support the planning and execution. The Distinguished Artist committee should report to the Programs Committee.
JRA Day - The JRA Day Committee plans and executes JRA Day, the annual JRACraft fundraiser and one-day showcase and sale for artist members of the Alliance. The JRA Day committee should report to the Finance Committee.
Craft Quarterly - The Quarterly Committee write articles as needed and identifies articles and potential writers/editors for the publication and reports to the Marketing Committee.
Spring Craft Weekend - The Spring Craft Weekend Committee plans and executes Spring Craft Weekend. Each event has a chair or co-chair. The Spring Craft Weekend committee reports directly to the Board of Directors.
Trips - The Trips Committee shall research potential trip locations; identify potential trip leaders; provide support to staff with any trip-related tasks and report to Programs Committee.
Distinguished Artist Series - The Distinguished Artist Committee identifies four artists a year who can participate in the series and support the planning and execution. The Distinguished Artist committee should report to the Programs Committee.
JRA Day - The JRA Day Committee plans and executes JRA Day, the annual JRACraft fundraiser and one-day showcase and sale for artist members of the Alliance. The JRA Day committee should report to the Finance Committee.
Craft Quarterly - The Quarterly Committee write articles as needed and identifies articles and potential writers/editors for the publication and reports to the Marketing Committee.
Spring Craft Weekend - The Spring Craft Weekend Committee plans and executes Spring Craft Weekend. Each event has a chair or co-chair. The Spring Craft Weekend committee reports directly to the Board of Directors.
Trips - The Trips Committee shall research potential trip locations; identify potential trip leaders; provide support to staff with any trip-related tasks and report to Programs Committee.
Intern with JRACraft
The James Renwick Alliance for Craft Internship Program offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to assist in the operations of one of the nation’s leading nonprofit for advancing contemporary American craft art as we plan Spring Craft Weekend, a weekend recognizing achievements in American Craft. Through a combination of learning experiences, work projects, and collaborations, interns become integral members of our team. Interns are expected to participate in daily activities, contribute skills and ideas, and produce excellent work. For questions regarding our internship program, email admin@jra.org
Why Intern with the James Renwick Alliance for Craft?
“As a JRA intern I was able to cultivate nonprofit management skills in a friendly, supportive working environment. The Alliance Director ensured I got hands on training and gave me the freedom and authority to use what I was learning in the field. I think above all else, the connections I made with the Alliance staff and it’s members made this experience invaluable. After this internship I feel more prepared to enter the workforce and confident in my ability to add value to any work environment. I highly encourage any undergrad looking for hands on experience in the nonprofit world to apply for this internship.” - Bridget Galvin, 2019 Intern
UPCOMING FALL INTERNSHIP WILL BE POSTED IN JULY
Why Intern with the James Renwick Alliance for Craft?
“As a JRA intern I was able to cultivate nonprofit management skills in a friendly, supportive working environment. The Alliance Director ensured I got hands on training and gave me the freedom and authority to use what I was learning in the field. I think above all else, the connections I made with the Alliance staff and it’s members made this experience invaluable. After this internship I feel more prepared to enter the workforce and confident in my ability to add value to any work environment. I highly encourage any undergrad looking for hands on experience in the nonprofit world to apply for this internship.” - Bridget Galvin, 2019 Intern
UPCOMING FALL INTERNSHIP WILL BE POSTED IN JULY
NOW HIRING: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
$40,000, Full-time. 32 - 40 hours a week.
Flexible hybrid work environment with weekly in-person hours required one day a week and special events.
Additional hours may be needed during the audit and special events.
The James Renwick Alliance for Craft (JRACraft) seeks a full time Programming & Operations Coordinator for immediate hire to add to our small team. The Programming & Operations Coordinator will ensure smooth daily operations, perform responsible accounting practices, maintain accurate office procedures and assist the Director to fulfill the JRACraft mission to foster appreciation, education and connoisseurship of American Craft.
Flexible hybrid work environment with weekly in-person hours required one day a week and special events.
Additional hours may be needed during the audit and special events.
The James Renwick Alliance for Craft (JRACraft) seeks a full time Programming & Operations Coordinator for immediate hire to add to our small team. The Programming & Operations Coordinator will ensure smooth daily operations, perform responsible accounting practices, maintain accurate office procedures and assist the Director to fulfill the JRACraft mission to foster appreciation, education and connoisseurship of American Craft.