Creative Operations Director - Rainbow Serpent

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Salary: $70,000
Employment Term: Full-time
Employer Contact: marques@therainbowserpent.org

About the Role
This is a high-trust, high-autonomy leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of
systems, strategy, and soul. You’ll be the sole operational lead managing our XR films, exhibitions,
publications, partnerships, and public activations. You’ll work directly with our Co-Executive
Directors (Marques Redd and Mikael Owunna) and help lay the technical and structural foundation
for national and international growth.

You’ll Lead:

• Project management for interdisciplinary creative and institutional projects
• Grant writing, submission, and reporting
• Building SOPs, dashboards, and systems that scale
• Strategic research (festivals, funders, residencies, and partners)
• Communications and coordination with artists, funders, and collaborators

You Should Have:

• 4–6+ years experience in operations, arts management, or nonprofit development
• Strong writing, coordination, and digital organization skills
• Ability to self-direct and manage multiple timelines
• Alignment with Black LGBTQ+ cultural and spiritual work
• Comfort being the only operations lead in a fast-paced, high-standards environment

Bonus Points For:

• MA in Library Science, Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, Cultural Studies,
  Literature, or allied field
• Experience with XR or immersive tech projects
• Familiarity with museums, academic ecosystems, or cultural funders
• Background in archiving, data systems, or public art workflows

What We Offer:

• $70,000 salary, full-time
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development
• Creative, mission-driven culture rooted in care and clarity

To Apply:

Submit your resume and responses to five questions (instead of a cover letter).

Apply at: www.therainbowserpent.org/opportunities/creative-operations-director

Priority Deadline: August 15, 2025, 5pm