Each year the Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) awards $1,500.00 scholarships to one outstanding graduating senior from each high school in Charles County and one graduating Charles County student from St. Mary’s Ryken High School, who plan to continue studying the arts (performing, visual, or literary) at a four-year college or university.

Apply at www.charlescountyarts.org/program/scholarships. The completed application and all required documentation must be postmarked by noon March 4, 2022 and mailed to CCAA: PO Box 697, White Plains, MD 20695 or hand-delivered to the CCAA office at the Dorothy L. Harper United Way House: 10250 La Plata Road, La Plata, MD 20646. Applications received or postmarked after the deadline will not be accepted.

For more information, contact ccaaoffice2@gmail.com or call the office at 301-392-5900 Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

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Job Description: The selected candidate will work closely with the Administrative Director to complete daily office tasks. The Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) Secretary will be responsible for social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Responsible for organizing, disseminating, and recording meeting minutes as applicable. The candidate will be responsible for administrative duties as assigned by the CCAA President, the Board of Directors, and the Administrative Director. Will be required to maintain the weekly Arts Newsflash as directed by the President and the Board of Directors. Must be available on nights and weekends as needed for Board of Director meetings and CCAA public events. 

Requirements: Knowledge of social media platforms to include Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram are required. Knowledge of Constant Contact and Word Press are preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.

Hours: Monday- Friday 15-20 hours as directed and as needed for office duties. Nights and weekends as directed by the CCAA President and the Board of Directors.

A starting wage of $16/hour is negotiable.

Applications will be accepted until January 28^th, 2022

Please send resume and cover letter to info@charlescountyarts.org to be reviewed by the Executive Committee and Administrative Director.

ROBERT K. RAUSCH, President

CINDY JOHNSON, Vice-President

RONALD G. BROWN, Secretary/Treasurer

GALE S. KLADITIS, Past President

The Newsflash is published every Thursday. If you would like your event included, send all information to the CCAA office by email at