Lead and oversee strategic mission and goals

• Assure overall mission and goals continue to assure excellence

• Assure strategic mission and goals adapt to changing local and national landscape and trends

Lead and oversee artistic and educational program

• Oversee program team with annual program planning and effective execution, and adaptions

• Lead and oversee all management staff and board

• oversee hiring and management of staff for effective program delivery,

• oversee board leadership and members to assure their effective stewardship, providing information as required, building relationships, and attending meetings

Lead and oversee fundraising and development efforts

• Build and maintain ongoing philanthropic and donor relationships

• Lead grant writing and all fundraising campaigns with appropriate teams

Oversee responsible fiscal management

• oversee external financial manager to insure timely accurate reporting for effective and responsible management as well as board oversight

• assure financial systems and reporting adhere to non-profit regulations and best practices

Oversee strategic communications and marketing

• oversee staff to assure timely and relevant organizational information through website, newsletter, and unique promotion materials for all activities

• assure various program communications to grow various student populations

• oversee communications to assure high level local and national reputation

Oversee building facilities management

A track record of successful leadership of an organization, or a comparative leadership role, with the ability to grasp an exciting opportunity to shape the next phase in a small organization’s life cycle;

The ability to communicate a vision to different constituencies;

Knowledge of and credentials in visual arts and arts education, visual arts management, and/or museum administration;

Experience curating or organizing exhibitions;

Demonstrated fundraising experience with the ability to cultivate relationships and close contributions from all revenue sources;

Nonprofit business proficiency, experience and interest in managing organizational finances;

A track record of working with a board of directors, overseeing staff, and building partnerships across other public and private organizations;