The MBCAC relies on volunteers to help with the many programs we offer. From board positions (some of which include a stipend) to general help around the galleries, we are always looking for people interested in contributing. Below are some of the current roles that are now open. For other general non-volunteer or board inquiries, please contact us here.

Current roles and board openings

Opening: Art Tours Director 

The MBCAC Art Tours Director is a board position.* These are the functions the candidate is expected to perform:

  • Administers and oversees new Hwy 62 Art Tours event in MBCAC database using Wild Apricot.

  • Works closely with the Art Tours Director to communicate registration and catalog image information to MBCAC artists.

  • Fields registration questions from MBCAC artists, via phone or email.

  • Receives, reviews and tracks incoming catalog images from registered artists. 

While not mandatory, it would be helpful for potential candidates to include:

  • Familiarity with any database programs

  • Experience in public or customer relations

  • Other useful and relevant information.

To apply, please contact us here.

Opening: Vice President 

The MBCAC Vice President Director is a board position. These are the functions the candidate is expected to perform:

  • Verify the minimum requirement of part-time Morongo Basin residency is met.

  • Verify contact information completeness and accuracy.

  • Verify membership payment.

  • Approve membership.

  • Monthly report membership status to Board.

  • Compose and send global and individual membership-related emails as needed.

  • Archive lapsed memberships and re-activate as needed.

  • Reset passwords as requested.

  • Monitor membership @ mbcac.org email and reply to membership inquiries.

  • Promote Arts Council membership at MBCAC public events; e.g. Joshua Tree Music Festival and Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts Art Expo 

While not mandatory, it would be helpful for potential candidates to include:

  • Familiarity with any database programs

  • Experience in public or customer relations

  • Other useful and relevant information.

To apply, please contact us here.

Opening: Membership Director

The MBCAC Membership Director is a board position. These are the functions the candidate is expected to perform:

  • Records and reconcile all MBCAC income, either via electronic transfer (PayPal, etc.) of physical money, including but not limited to:

    • Collect checks, money orders, and other remittance from the PO Box.

    • Fees from memberships, Hwy 62 Art Tours Registration Fees and misc. income.

    • Exhibits and show income coordinated with Gallery 62 treasurer.

    • Donations and Grants

  • Create deposit summary (spreadsheet) and send to bookkeeper, breaking down sources of all income including sales tax and artist percentage of any applicable sales.

  • Transfer online payments from Paypal to checking account, download CSV (spreadsheet) file and send to bookkeeper, breaking down sources of all income, including sales tax and artist percentage of any applicable sales.

  • Maintains oversight of current MBCAC expenses.

  • Facilitate refunds to members when necessary at the discretion of the Board or Art Tours Committee.

  • Helps maintain MBCAC checking account resources.

  • Present a monthly finance report at board meetings.

  • Communicate with the bookkeeper at regular intervals regarding financial matters.

  • Work directly and indirectly with the directors of MBCAC’s main programs: Hwy 62 Art Tours, JTAG, Gallery 62 and Art In Public Places.

While not mandatory, it would be helpful for potential candidates to include:

  • Familiarity with any database programs

  • Experience in public or customer relations

  • Other useful and relevant information.

To apply, please contact us here.

Opening: Treasurer

The MBCAC Membership Director is a board position. These are the functions the candidate is expected to perform:: 

  • Attend monthly Board meetings (currently via remote conference): 2-3 hours per month

  • Transcribe Board meeting minutes from notes taken during Board meetings: approx. 7 hours (one hour per page of minutes, typical Minutes are 7 pages)

  • Distributing Minutes via email for review and updating of Minutes, signing and distributing final copy of Minutes to Board in advance of next Board meeting: 1 hour

  • Sharing Minutes with MBCAC webmaster.

  • Take notes during Board retreats or other wrap-up meetings following Art Tours. (Varies depending on length of meeting.)

While not mandatory, it would be helpful for potential candidates to include:

  • Familiarity with any database programs

  • Experience in public or customer relations

  • Other useful and relevant information.

To apply, please contact us here.

The Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council (MBCAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. MBCAC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MBCAC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. MBCAC will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. MBCAC encourages applicants of all ages.