People Generalist

International Festival of Arts & Ideas (Arts & Ideas) has inspired and delighted audiences with an annual program of over 200 performing arts and humanities events year-round, at least 80% of which are free.

Focused events in June range from world and nationally-renowned speakers sharing the stage with critical local voices for discussions on democracy, to jazz concerts, theatrical performances, dance; takeout mixology classes; bike and walking tours; and live, individual performances by local on-call artists on front lawns and sidewalks throughout the area.

Year-round programs include special town-hall events, a fellowship program for youth, planning and implementing mini-festivals in New Havens culturally-rich neighborhoods, participation in the NEA Big Read, and our annual Visionary Leadership Award program.

Job Summary:

The People Generalist will coordinate the life cycle of employment and volunteerism for all human capital contributors to the life cycle of Arts and Ideas. Primary focuses of the People Generalist will include Employee and Volunteer Recruitment, Volunteer Management, and Onboarding, Payroll Processing, Benefits Coordination, and Offboarding.

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Skills, Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Human Resources Practices. (Payroll, onboarding, benefits administration, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well basic office based technology systems and devices which employees will utilize for their work.
  

Classification:

• Seasonal Full Time January - September
• Non-exempt
• $25.00 per hour
  

A note that Arts & Ideas programs in a seasonal fashion. With that, the months of April to July traditionally have heavier workloads than other months. In this period, some night and weekend hours may be required.

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, transgender status, gender identity or expression, marital or pregnancy status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, military status, lawful source of income, sexual orientation or physical disability, or any other class of persons or categories protected by law.

The Festival believes in centering Black and Brown communities that are targeted and abused by unjust systems of oppression. The Festival stands in solidarity with the communities, artists, and speakers with whom it collaborates and pledges that its support extends beyond the Festivals performance dates. The Festival will do everything it can to help dismantle systematic racism and raises its voice with those in the community who are already engaged in this vital work. The Festival commits to working alongside the community to create transformative change in New Haven.