I've applied for a p/t reception job at a community arts organization in Brooklyn. It's been about a week since I applied, both by snail mail and email. When I call they give me the option of pushing an extension or getting a list of departments. There's no HR department. I just want to check in to see where they're at with the search, get connected with the person who is heading up the search (or involved in it) and ideally, set up an interview. When I go to LinkedIn there's a list of people who work there, including the Exec. Dir. and at least one board member. I'd like to talk to a specific person. Is it better to contact the ED or board member through LinkedIn or is it okay to just reach out to whomever I can get on the phone which would be faster?

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