HM Jobs: Visiting Artists & Special Events

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Most years, we run a bunch of events to bring people into the store. We need someone to organize each of these events. In 2020, we were unable to run most of these events. Hopefully, we will be able to do them going forward. If we can, these jobs will be listed in the job signup.

  • Organize pre-opening pizza party

    • Prior to the opening of the store, we have an in-person pizza party so everyone can meet and hear a little bit about each person’s art

    • The people who organize this event would be given a budget to purchase food, paper goods, and maybe organize some home made desserts

    • You would need to set up tables beforehand for the food and clean up afterwards

    • This is a great job for people who like to organize parties

  • Organize scholarship fundraiser setup in store

    • We have a raffle every year for the SAA LSHS Art scholarship

    • Set up an area for the scholarship at the checkout area.

    • Make it fun and noticeable so that people want to contribute. We have some signs and past decorations, plus the raffle box, that can be used

    • Print out the raffle sheets and cut up (we will supply you with the page). Make sure there are enough (if we sell 200 tickets, then we raise enough for the year)

    • Set up the dates for when the drawings will be done and make a sign (we do 3-4 drawings depending on the time the store is open)

    • Make sure those who have won are notified

  • Organize Open House/Tree lighting

    • Depending on our location, we will try to coordinate an evening Open House on a Saturday night with the Sudbury Tree Lighting. If we are too far from the lighting then this will just be an open house

    • Coordinate the food etc - usually we have artists bring food but will also supply a budget for extras

    • Set up/take down tables for the food/drinks

    • Coordinate 2 people to work the evening shift (usually from 6-9pm - it could be the people from the day shift)

    • During the open house, make sure things run smoothly

  • Organize Santa-in-the-store

    • In past year, Bethany’s father does a Santa meet and great at the Holiday Market on a Saturday afternoon

    • Coordinate with Bethany to see if he wants to do this year

    • Buy candy canes for Santa to give out

    • Not sure what else…

  • Organize Snacks/treats in the store

    • If we are allowed to have food in the store, we will have wrapped candy (and possibly baked goods made by the artists)

    • We will give you a budget to buy candy and make sure there is a supply in the store

    • Good job for someone new to the Holiday Market

  • Organize and Schedule Visiting Artists (if we have them)

    • Make sure these artists know when and where to set up

    • Make the transition between run smoothly

    • Follow up on shifts and jobs

    • Answer questions as they arise