Job Opportunities
Accounting Assistant
ABOUT THE WESTERN FOLKLIFE CENTER: The Western Folklife Center (WFC) provides a platform for rural and urban communities to communicate and exchange new ideas and avenues of expression. We operate a year-round cultural center and gallery in a 34,000-square-foot historic building in Elko, Nevada, and produce the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering — a two-week coming-together of people rooted in the poetry, music, and arts of cowboy country. It's a mid-winter, multigenerational, merrymaking event full of ranch-y folk and ranch-y food, art, gear, film, discussions, dance, music, verse, and more. Our year-round programs, exhibitions, and media productions explore and give voice to traditional and dynamic cultures of the American West.
VISION: Explore and give voice to traditional and dynamic cultures of the American West.
MISSION: Use story and cultural expression to connect the American West to the world.
THE ROLE: The Western Folklife Center seeks a passionate, organized Accounting Assistant. We are a very collaborative team and everyone is also occasionally asked to roll up their sleeves and help out with duties beyond their established purview. This is a part-time position running year-round.The desired start date is August 15, with some flexibility.
This position reports to the Office Manager and works closely with staff across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Function as staff liaison to CPA
Make daily bank deposits
Make change for the store
Ensure invoices are properly coded and entered into the accounting system
Match accounts receivable payments to accounting system invoices
Gather receipts and enter credit card statements into accounting system
Batch memberships and donations into donor tracking system
Add and update records in donor tracking system
Responsible for tracking and verifying digital transactions, including autopayments and WebLink activity
Print checks
THE PERSON: Highly qualified candidates will share WFC's commitment to its mission and bring the following skills and experience:
Genuine passion for the arts and creative cultural expression of the American West
Background in accounting
Strong organizational and communication skills
Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with a diverse group of staff, volunteers, and constituents
Some evening and weekend availability necessary during the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
If you're not sure you're fully qualified but have a passion for what we do and think you could make an impact, we'd still love to hear from you
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Part-time
$18-20/hr to start, depending on experience
Hours vary from 20 to 32 hours a week; most intensive period is December through February
Overtime may be required during the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Position is based in Elko, NV
TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@westernfolklife.org.
Programs Coordinator
THE ROLE: The Western Folklife Center seeks a passionate, organized, and creative Programs Coordinator to manage National Cowboy Poetry Gathering logistics and workshops as well as at our events beyond Elko. We are a very collaborative team and everyone is also occasionally asked to roll up their sleeves and help out with duties beyond their established purview. This is a part-time position running year-round. The desired start date is August 15, with some flexibility.
This position reports to the Gathering Manager and works closely with staff, volunteers, and Gathering artists and teachers across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Workshops and Logistics
Coordinate with Gathering workshop teachers to identify and assemble required materials
Communicate with workshop attendees before and during the Gathering
Coordinate workshop catering, venues, and post-event evaluations
Negotiate group pricing for hotels, assign rooms, and be point of contact for hotels during the Gathering
Calculate gas mileage reimbursement for artists and staff
Assist with additional Gathering needs as they arise
Western Folklife Center Events Beyond Elko
Assist with curation of special events
Collaborate with Gathering Manager on event logistics
Negotiate group pricing for hotels, assign rooms, and be point of contact for hotels during the event
Calculate travel and per diem reimbursements for artists and staff
Provide on-site support during the event
THE PERSON: Highly qualified candidates will share WFC's commitment to its mission and bring the following skills and experience:
Genuine passion for the arts and creative cultural expression of the American West
Background in event production, or experience organizing in the creative arts, theater, community groups, cultural organizations, or workshop/maker spaces
Strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with a diverse group of staff, volunteers, and constituents
Evening and weekend availability, including during the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering (December–February)
A strong design eye and a good ear are a plus
If you're not sure you're fully qualified but have a passion for what we do and think you could make an impact, we'd still love to hear from you
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Part-time with potential to grow into full-time for right candidate
$18-20/hr to start, depending on experience
Hours vary from 20 to 32 hours a week; most intensive period is December through February
Overtime may be required during the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Position is based in Elko, NV, with opportunity for some remote work
TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@westernfolklife.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Western Folklife Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Questions? Email jobs@westernfolklife.org.