About

The Ryobi Foundation & Powers Art Center

The Ryobi Foundation manages both the Powers Art Center and the 420 plus acre ranch that surrounds the museum. The foundation and museum are fortunate to have great staff supporting the operations and programs. Below is a little snapshot of those working full-time for the foundation and the museum as well as links to position openings when available.

Staff

  • Melissa

    Melissa leads the Powers Art Center with a smile on her face. She has been working with the Powers family for decades and is always ready with an interesting story about the collection.

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    Sonya

    Love the programs and art making at the Powers Art Center? Well you can thank Sonya. Her passion for sharing a love of art is evident in her programming and outreach.

  • Bobbi

    You may see Bobbi pop in and out of the Powers Art Center. She works behind the scenes supporting the museum through the Ryobi Foundation.

  • Bradley

    An artist with the mind of an engineer, Bradley looks after all the facilities with an eye for perfection. He makes everything run smoothly with just the right sheen.

  • Benjamin

    Give him a level and a tape measure and you’ve got an exhibit perfectly installed. Benjamin is an artist with technical, mechanical, and people skills. A true swiss army knife solving any problem.

  • Trish

    If you are looking for an artist with the acumen of a strategist, Trish is your go-to. She’s helped nonprofits throughout the Valley grow and stabilize. Now her pencil is sharpened to help the Ryobi Foundation and the Powers Art Center.

Join the team

The Ryobi Foundation often has full-time, part-time, intern or volunteer opportunities. Please send us a note, your resume, and a bit about why you might want to get involved. Click the “Join Us” button to send us an email.

Happening at the Powers Art Center