Executive Director

Operations & Administration 

• Oversee day-to-day organizational operations including facilities, technology, human resources and vendor relationships
• Build and maintain administrative systems appropriate for the organization; ordering goods and services, building maintenance scheduling, tracking attendance of visitors

Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with the Board to develop and implement a multi-year strategic plan aligned with the organization’s mission and financial reality with short- and long-term goals and metrics
• Be the primary face of the organization to donors, funders, municipal partners, media, local businesses, and the arts community.
• Foster a positive, inclusive organizational culture that attracts and retains talented staff
• Prepare for and present operational reports at all board meetings; support board recruitment, orientation, and committee work

Fundraising & Development

• Lead all fundraising activity including individual donor cultivation, major gifts, annual fund, and other giving opportunities
• Maintain and grow relationships with foundations; oversee grant writing and reporting (with staff or contracted support)
• Develop and steward corporate sponsorship program for events, facilities, and programs
• Lay the groundwork for future capital campaigns as the organization grows

Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage an annual operating budget in partnership with the board treasurer and finance committee
• Monitor financial performance across all program areas (gallery, classes, theater, live performances, special events); ensure accurate and timely reporting on cost analysis of each area
• Ensure compliance with all nonprofit financial, legal, and regulatory requirements including annual audit
• Ensure system is put in place to pay invoices and submit reimbursement requests to grant sources in a timely manner
• Oversee the administration of all grants and contracts

Program Oversight

• Supervise the Director of Performing Arts, The Director of Visual Arts, and contract staff as assigned (bookkeeper, grant writing consultant, fund raising consultant, etc.)
• Ensure program quality, community relevance, and maximize earned revenue performance in all program areas
• Build upon current relationships and expand new programming opportunities that build on organizational strengths and collaborations with core community pillars; schools, Village, Town, Library, local businesses, and other not for profits. (Party on Park, Holiday Stroll, Student Art Shows)

• Oversee system of logging attendance/participation in events and other activities
• Oversight and management of organizational communications and public presence, including website, social media, print and press media. Monitor organization email system and direct communications to the appropriate party