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Berkshire/Columbia Counties Arts and Culture Compensation Equity Survey - Deadline extended to Dec 19th!
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Thinking specifically about a current or former entry- or mid-level position with a Berkshire or Columbia County arts or cultural organization (which your responses below will refer to) what is/was your current or former entry- or mid-level job title?
Employer organization for the job you described above? 
Is this employer organization a Berkshire (MA) or Columbia (NY) County organization that is partly or entirely focused on arts or culture?  *
Is this a current or former position?
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In the position listed above, what was/is your most recent rate of pay? Specify "Hourly" or "Annual." (For example, “$20,000, annual”)
How many hours per week is/was this position?
How often are/were you expected to work over-time unpaid?
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How long have you worked in the arts and culture sector? (approximate number of years)
Do/did you have additional jobs simultaneously?
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What year was this arts and culture position held? ("2022" if currently held)
If your job is/was less than full-time, or if you had multiple jobs simultaneously, would you prefer (have preferred) a single full-time position?
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Do you have other sources of income or wealth? (Other sources of income or wealth can include income from other jobs or household members; major gifts from others, such as a home, down payment or repaid loans; or inheritance/trust, among other economic resources.)
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What benefits were/are included as part of your compensation? (For "Other," include only those that were/are meaningful to you.)
Please rate your agreement with each statement.
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neutral
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Don’t know
"My rate of pay was/is fair and comparable to what others make doing similar work"
"My benefit package was/is fair and comparable to what others make doing similar work"
"Job expectations were/are reasonable."
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How long is/was your commute? (in minutes, each way)
Highest education level completed
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Is a degree, certificate, or formal credential a prerequisite for your job?
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Do you have a monthly student loan payment?
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If yes, please specify the monthly amount. (Otherwise leave blank.)
Which of  the following costs are paid for, based solely on your own income from a Berkshire/Columbia County arts or cultural organization?
Paid for
Somewhat paid for
Not paid for
Housing (including utilities)
Transportation
Healthcare
Food
Phone and internet access
Entertainment and recreation (restaurants, music, arts, sports events, skiing, etc.)
Retirement savings
Child care
Caring for a family member or another dependent
Overall cost of living
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Can you imagine a future for yourself as an employee of an arts or cultural organization in the Berkshire/Columbia County region? 
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If you answered "No" or "Not sure," please share your thoughts about why not.
Thinking broadly, please share any additional thoughts about how compensation changes can: make life less precarious, allow entry- and mid-level employees to thrive, and contribute to greater equity among Berkshire/Columbia County arts and culture organizations. [IMPORTANT:  When answer is complete, please click "next" to provide demographic data.]
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