Position: Executive Director

The successful candidate will have a passion for community cultural programs, a demonstrated success in fundraising, experience in nonprofit management and the ability to work with a variety of personalities. The Executive Director will actively promote arts, science and history organizations and activities in the area to continue the growth of the Arts Council and the cultural community as a whole.

This position offers the flexibility of a four-day work week, but at times requires accommodating programs, events and after-hours work, including weekend and evenings.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community cultural programming

Spokesperson for Arts Council in Community
Attend community arts, science and history events
Public Speaking to promote Arts Council
Engage diverse constituents
Administer Grants and scholarships, including United Arts Fund, Regional Artist Project, Projects Pool, Community Cultural Fund, Innovative Artist, Collaborative Arts Project, Theatre Arts, Edna Bost Barringer Young Artist Award.

Fundraising and Development, with Proficiency in Grant writing

Organize and lead the Annual United Arts Fund campaign
Work with staff on Jingle Bell Bash, signature fundraising event
Write and secure Corporate/Foundation Grants
Seek and secure County/Municipality Funding
Write and secure State Arts Grants
Lead Advocacy efforts, including local, state and federal funding of the arts

Head of Staff

Employ and effectively manage staff
Manage annual operating budget and investments

Serve the Board of Directors

Execute the policies and programs of the Board
Provide information, proposals, advice, counsel, and professional expertise to the staff and Board
Oversee the coordination of the Board and Executive Committee meetings

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree minimum from an accredited college or university

COMPENSATION: $60,000 with a negotiable benefits package.

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to uacedsearch@gmail.com
no later than May 31, 2021.