OPA is an all-volunteer run organization.
Open positions are listed here. If you would like to sign up for a position, or learn more, email president@oregonpotters.org or any of the other contacts in each description.
Your involvement makes OPA great!
Board Positions will be voted on at the January Elections meeting on Jan. 11
Because board positions are voted on, they are listed here even if someone currently holds a position and may re-run. Board positions (except for Vice-President, Treasurer and Ceramic Showcase chair) all hold a one year term, but may be voted in continuously.
Program Coordinator positions are not voted on, and are filled by volunteering! Contact us today and get involved!
Treasurer Needed Status: Vacant *Must Submit resume to the board (3-4 year commitment) Possibly our most treasured position! Ceramic Showcase and OPA functions can’t happen without you! Must have previous experience with quick-books. To apply to this position, inquire with opa_treasurer@hotmail.com Membership Director We currently do not have anyone in this position
OPA Secretary
Clay in Ed Director Oversee clay in education programs, work with Artist Residency coordinator, scholarships chairs, and educational events coordinator Website Event Coordinator • Help coordinate all OPA events on the website We will help you learn web-software! Contact: webmaster@oregonpotters.org Picnic Coordinator Help plan annual picnic! Decide venue, work with budget, plan fun activities/workshops for members | Vice President Needed! Status: Vacant The Vice-President reports directly to the President and is responsible for: overall program management oversight, planning and evaluation, fundraising, resource development, external communications, budgeting, personnel management, program expansion, etc. Get involved, make a difference! Share your bold visions for OPA.Contact: president@oregonpotters.org  Manual Editor Needed! Edit the manual! Work from home, work with coordinators to ensure everyone knows what to do when they take on a new job! Empty Bowls chair or co-chairs needed! Please consider getting involved in thischaritable, community-visible, long-running program. Contact: president@oregonpotters.org Website Content Manager
Website Forum and Email Communications
Contact: president@oregonpotters.org Exhibits Volunteers Needed! If you are interested in helping plan exhibits and sales events, join us! We need your help! Contact: | Ceramic Showcase Vice-Chair or co-chairs Needed! Status: Vacant We currently do not have anyone in this position – Dawn has been chair or co-chair for the past few years and will need a break in 2020. Sign on as Vice Chair for 2019 and be trained by a pro. Organizational & communication skills are needed for this very important job. For more information contact Dawn at lostdolls@hotmail.com Member-at-Large
Website Design and Layout (1-3 year position)
Artist Residency coordinator. (1-3 year position) Receive and process applications from resident artists, find requests and possibilities, help plan residencies. Make contracts with participating partners, go through checklists and support artists, follow through with payment and evaluations, manage budget. contact: clayined@oregonpotters.org Justice Center Windows Trainee (3 year position) Help Justice Center Window Coordinator contact:rtonneso@gmail.com |