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Spirit League

Executive Director Arts Nonprofit

auburn, CA

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Spirit League lists this Executive Director Arts Nonprofit opportunity in auburn, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

The Executive Director (ED) is the Chief Executive Officer of Placer Artists Tour and serves as the chief administrative and operational leader. The ED reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. The ED works closely with the staff, contractors, volunteers, artists, sponsors, donors, grantors, and community partners to advance the organization's mission and vision.

The ED oversees strategic planning, organizational management, fundraising, event production, and community partnerships to ensure the successful delivery of Placer Artists Tour programs and long-term organizational sustainability. The ED is involved with artist relations, grant administration, marketing, fundraising, managing contractors and the Endowment Committee as needed.

Responsibilities

The Executive Director will:

Provide leadership in developing and executing programs, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors, contractors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board

Cultivate a strong and transparent relationship with the Board of Directors, staff and independent contractors to ensure open communication about the measurement of financial, programmatic, and impact performance against stated milestones and goals

Represent the programs and the organization to the community, organizations, businesses, artists and venues, and the general public

Build strategic partnerships, establish relationships with funders and key stakeholders, explore, identify and develop new opportunities to promote and sustain the mission of the organization

Develop annual budget with Board Treasurer

Research grant opportunities, prepare applications, carry out grant requirements and reporting

Encourage staff and volunteer development and assist program staff and contractors in relating their specialized work to the goals of the organization

QUALIFICATIONS

Desired leadership attributes include:

Transparent, high integrity, and collaborative leadership

Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to planning and executing projectsExcellent coalition building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; a persuasive negotiator able to achieve consensus

Passion, idealism, positive attitude, mission-driven and self-directed

General Duties include:

Serve as primary ambassador for the organization and represent it within the community and at public meetings and community events

Attend monthly Board meetings and committee meetings as needed. Provide timely reports and documents to the Board to assist them in making informed decisions

Build and expand relationships with local governments, arts organizations, Chambers of Commerce, community foundations, educational institutions, cultural organizations, and business partners

Develop and maintain operational procedures and best practices

Evaluate program outcomes and participant satisfaction; perform other related duties as needed

Willing to work flexible hours with occasional evenings and weekends; local travel required, must have reliable transportation

Specific Tasks include:

Plan, coordinate, and manage the annual Placer Artists Tour, including timelines and project schedules

Develop annual marketing strategies, advertising campaigns, social media strategy and content planning with Marketing Manager; oversee branding, public relations, media outreach, and messaging consistency

Assist Communications Manager in development of newsletters, website content and updates, and email marketing campaigns

Oversee promotional materials and publications, including Tour Guide production and distribution

Coordinate Artist Development and Education Programs

Coordinate Professional development for staff and independent contractors

Manage Joanne K. Neft New & Emerging Artists Fund; track fee reduction program

Lead planning and production of events and fundraisers (including Taste of the Tour, Outside the Box: Reimagined, New Artist Showcase, Symphony and Art in the Park, Big Day of Giving, Year-End Giving/Giving TuesdayCollaboration, coordination, and negotiation of agreements with event locations, vendors, and individual participants

Event logistics and operations - including volunteers, food/drink vendors

Artist recruitment and participation, volunteer coordination

Budget oversight

Advocate for arts and cultural initiatives throughout Placer County

Oversee development and administration of artist and attendee surveys, program outcomes with Communications Manager

Desired Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience working in a nonprofit organization or relevant experience in a leadership role within a business or organization

Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to innovate to achieve strategic goals

Demonstrated experience engaging, collaborating and building relationships with diverse individuals and groups – including artists, galleries, businesses and business organizations, foundations and local government

Proficient in technology, applications and the ability to utilize software, apps and platforms in use by the organization.

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Worksite address

auburn, CA, 95604, US

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