Executive Director

Gallery One Visual Arts Center

www.gallery-one.org

Gallery One Visual Arts Center seeks an experienced leader to be a part of its award

winning-culture and growing organization. We’re looking for self driven individuals with big ideas and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values creativity,

ingenuity, high standards, relationship and community building, this is the opportunity for you.

The position is responsible for sustaining established contemporary visual arts programming, valued community relationships, and vision for a community connected through art where all are welcome, belong, and matter.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate strengths in key position responsibilities including nonprofit administration, financial management, program planning and coordination, communications and public relations, and fundraising.

The Executive Director is expected to undertake the duties outlined in this position description in alignment with Gallery One’s Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan, including our cross-cutting

commitment to strive for diversity, equity, and inclusivity by creating a place of welcoming and

belonging, extending our programs outside our walls, and providing transparency in all we do.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate abilities and values aligned with fostering a work culture

based in collaboration, responsibility and accountability, cultural proficiency, and growth in roles that require both visionary leadership and hands-on involvement.

MISSION

Gallery One Visual Arts Center is dedicated to the creation, exhibition and appreciation of visual arts in central Washington. To that end, the facilities, board of directors, and staff of Gallery One provide:

â—Ź High-quality, innovative, and diverse visual arts exhibits

â—Ź Educational programs for the appreciation and skills of the arts

â—Ź Studios for a diverse group of resident artists

â—Ź Networking opportunities with business organizations and educational institutions in

support of the arts

â—Ź A meeting place to foster community cohesion and arts appreciation

Please visit www.gallery-one.org for more information about Gallery One’s programs, facilities, and community relationships.

Responsibilities

Full description: https://www.gallery-one.org/jobs/

The Executive Director (ED) is responsible to the Board of Directors for providing the day-to-day operational & administrative management of Gallery One in keeping with the organization’s strategic plan & mission. The primary purpose of this position is to achieve the goals & objectives of Gallery One by providing, obtaining, &/or coordinating activities as they affect the Gallery.

ADMINISTRATIVE – Provides &/or coordinates:

A. Personnel Management:

  1. Recruit, select, train, motivate & evaluate staff & volunteers.

  2. Assign, schedule, & establish work priorities & deadlines.

  3. Coordinate the activities of Board, staff & volunteers.

B. Reports & Records

  1. Prepare and maintain records, databases, & files.

  2. Prepare all official correspondence.

  3. Assist staff & Membership Committee with mailings.

  4. Provide reports on operations, programs, exhibits & activities.

C. Oversee retail sales to achieve sales & profit goals.

D. Facilities

  1. Oversee tenants in Artist Studios & other facilities.

  2. Coordinate facilities maintenance with the Building Committee.

  3. Maintain inventory of supplies & equipment.

FINANCIAL – Assists in planning, developing & maintaining budgets & fiscal records:

A. Budget Development

  1. In conjunction w/ educational program director and retail store manager, prepare cost

estimates, budgets, & costs for Board approval.

  1. Assist the Finance Committee in preparing the annual budget.

  2. Solicit bids for purchase of goods & services.

B. Procedures

  1. Ensure transactions conform to Board policies.

  2. Monitor program activities to ensure compliance with budgets.

  3. Report on financial status to the Finance Committee.

PROGRAMS – Develops, & oversees all aspects of:

A. Exhibitions

  1. Develop, coordinate & direct exhibition activities & schedules that compliment the

strategic plan, mission, & appeals to a wide range of audiences.

  1. Curate, install & de-install exhibitions.

B. Educational Programming

  1. In coordination with program directors, conceptualize, develop, & implement

programs that promote educational resources.

  1. Monitor program activities in relation to established goals, recommend modifications using analyses.

C. Gallery Events

  1. Assist the Board in developing & implementing event & program goals.

  2. Develop and oversee events that promote the arts & community involvement.

  3. Coordinate activities with program directors & the Events Committee.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PR – The ED represents the Gallery to the General Public:

A. Marketing

  1. Promote Gallery programs, exhibitions & retail store operations.

  2. In coordination with individual program directors, oversee and assist in preparation &

distribution of brochures, announcements & all promotional materials.

B. Public Relations

  1. Cultivate & maintain working relationships w/ other galleries & museums.

  2. Participate in community affairs & represent the Gallery to all constituents.

C. Work collaboratively w/ the Board of Directors

  1. Develop & maintain a strong working relationship & effective communication.

  2. Assist Board Committees in planning, organizing, executing, & evaluating Gallery events.

FUNDRAISING - The ED develops & implements a fundraising program, takes a primary leadership role:

A. Grants

  1. Research grant opportunities in alignment w/Strategic Plan, mission & vision.

  2. Develop & write grant applications.

  3. Ensure funded programs meet grantor expectations.

  4. Maintain communication with grantors.

B. Donor Solicitation & Fundraising

  1. Assist the Board w/ short & long-term fundraising strategies.

  2. Assist in identifying individual donors, corporations & foundations to support operations, programs & endowment.

  3. Assist the Board in planning, organizing, executing & evaluating fundraising events.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Art, History, Science or a related field

  • and three years management experience required.

  • Experience managing a museum or gallery is preferred.

How to Apply

TO APPLY:

Please submit the following materials by - Friday, April 4, 2025

â—Ź A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position

â—Ź A current resume

â—Ź Three (3) professional references (include at least one supervisory reference)

Email to: director@gallery-one.org

Subject: Executive Director Application

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Posted on March 31