Rainbow Serpent is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to advancing Black LGBTQ culture through the exploration of emerging technologies, innovative healing protocols, African cosmologies, and multimedia art. We are dedicated to promoting and celebrating the diversity and richness of Black LGBTQ culture while advancing healing and empowerment within the community. Our largest aim is to create a new radiant reality, one as resplendent and diverse as the Rainbow and as fertile and enduring as the Serpent.
Pittsburgh , PA
United States
Apply via the link below.
Priority deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025, 5pm
This application will require you to submit a resume and answers to the questions below (instead of a cover letter):
1. Why does the work of Rainbow Serpent speak to you, and how do you see yourself in alignment with our mission?
2. What are you building toward in your career, and how do you pursue excellence in the work that matters most to you?
3. [Case study] Rainbow Serpent is currently producing three book projects. One is an anthology featuring contributions from painters, poets, photographers, sculptors, and essayists. How would you plan a workflow to get this project printed and launch a national tour to promote it? 4
4. [Case Study] You inherit an inbox with 200+ unread emails from collaborators, clients, and the general public. What is your step-by-step approach to triaging, responding, and putting systems in place to prevent future overload?
5. [Case Study] Rainbow Serpent has been successful with receiving local and state grants. How would you craft a national grants strategy to secure support from major cultural funders, philanthropic institutions, and arts foundations?
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 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
Must-Haves
● 4-6 years experience in operations, arts management, or nonprofit development
● Excellent writing, communication, and digital organizational skills
● Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
● Comfort with ambiguity and ability to self-direct
● Ability to lead operational systems independently without a large supporting team
● Alignment with Black LGBTQ+ cultural and spiritual work
Nice-to-Haves
● MA in Library Science, Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, Cultural Studies, Literature, or allied field
● Experience with managing projects that include XR, immersive technology, or large-scale public art
● Familiarity with museum, academic, and/or grantmaking ecosystems
● Professional or lived experience in Black or queer cultural work
● Experience with financial tracking and reporting
Tech & Tools
● monday.com or similar project management tools
● Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar)
● Zoom, Slack, and file management systems