Volunteer Professional Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Cultivating our creative co[...]

Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville; Tennessee; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville is seeking volunteer professionals to assist income-qualified artists and nonprofit organizations. Volunteers will take on individual pro bono cases, providing expertise in business, finance, and marketing. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the arts community while gaining valuable experience.

Benefits

Flexible commitment

Gain valuable experience in arts-focused issues

Impact the community by empowering creatives

Opportunities for professional growth

Membership benefits with discounts and networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business, finance, marketing, IT, or other professional fields.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex topics to non-specialists.
• Commitment to helping artists achieve their professional goals.

Responsibilities

• Review and select pro bono professional cases to assist clients.
• Advise on accounting, IT, and strategic business issues.
• Support clients in building sustainable careers.

Skills

Communication

Strategic Planning

Business Management

Marketing

Financial Planning

Job description

Seeking Volunteer Professionals to Assist Artists & Arts Organizations

Position: Volunteer Professional (unpaid)

Location: Remote/Tennessee (Statewide)

Commitment: Referral list: Case-by-Case Basis (Find opportunities to assist clients through a weekly referral list emailed to you)

Job Summary: We are looking for volunteer professionals who are interested in supporting income-qualified artists and nonprofit arts organizations by taking on individual art-related, pro bono professional cases from our referral list. Volunteers have the flexibility to select matters that align with their skills and availability, assisting clients with issues such as accounting, marketing & communications, human resources, strategic planning, public relations, business structuring, and other art-related matters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and select pro bono professional cases to assist income-qualified artists and nonprofit arts organizations in arts-related matters
• Advice on specific issues, including accounting and bookkeeping, business management/planning, IT, financial planning, communications and development/fundraising
• Provide strategic business insights to help clients build and grow sustainable careers
• Support clients with business structure decisions, management, website content and more

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in business, finance, marketing, IT, or other professional fields etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex topics to non-specialists
• Commitment to helping artists achieve their professional goals

Benefits:

• Flexible commitment: choose cases that align with your interests and availability
• Gain valuable experience in arts-focused issues
• Make a meaningful impact on our community by empowering creatives to protect and advance their work
• Opportunities for professional growth and to build connections with the arts and business communities
• The opportunity for paying professional referrals.
  • Volunteering has benefits beyond the reward of giving. Become a member of the Arts & Business Council at the Supporter level or higher and receive membership benefits including weekly email newsletters, discounts on seminars, invitations to social events, and other networking and marketing opportunities. Plus, the opportunity for paying referrals for clients who do not qualify for pro bono assistance.

Questions?Review ourFAQs for Volunteer Professionals.

How to Apply:

Ready to volunteer with VLPA? Complete the Volunteer Sign-Up Form here and someone from our team will be in touch.