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Job description
Are you ready to lead the creative resurgence in traditional printing arts? Our client, Signal-Return , a Detroit nonprofit, seeks an experienced leader for its Executive Director role to advance its mission, strengthen long-term sustainability, and making a lasting impact on Detroit's arts community.
As the organization’s leader, you will have a unique opportunity to preserve and advance the teaching of traditional letterpress printing while supporting innovative programming and community partnerships. This hybrid role combines strategic leadership, fundraising, financial stewardship, revenue generation, program oversight, and community engagement.
If you are a dynamic, collaborative leader with strong fundraising and revenue-building experience, a passion for supporting the arts, and a commitment to mission-driven work, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute a strategic plan in collaboration with the Board of Directors
Drive the organization's mission, ensuring it is effectively communicated and embraced by staff, volunteers, and the community
Fundraising and Development:
Identify and secure funding sources, including grants, donations, and sponsorships
Build a corporate giving program with benefits to drive sponsorship support
Create stewardship events to build relationships with donors, members, and community partners
Actively seek out new grant opportunities, write and submit applications/proposals, and interim/final reports
Manage donor database and acknowledgment process
Program Development:
Oversee the development and implementation of educational programs, workshops, and exhibitions
Foster a supportive environment for artists and printmakers to create and collaborate
Create collaborative opportunities for new partnerships outside the organization
Schedule and manage special visits (schools, business groups)
Assist with workshops and special projects as needed
Operations and Administration:
Manage day-to-day operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, staff management, and payroll
Ensure the organization operates efficiently and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Community Engagement:
Build and maintain strong relationships with the local arts community and cultural organizations
Develop outreach strategies to increase Signal-Return's visibility and impact
Board Relations:
Collaborate with the Board of Directors to provide regular updates, seek input, and implement strategic initiatives
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or related job experience
Proven experience in nonprofit leadership, preferably in the arts or cultural sector
Strong fundraising and grant-writing skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
Knowledge of letterpress printing or a background in the arts is a plus
Compensation:
The compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
About Signal-Return:
Signal-Return is a Detroit nonprofit dedicated to preserving and teaching traditional letterpress printing and building a community center for art, craft, design, and collaboration. Founded in 2011, Signal-Return is leading the Detroit revival of letterpress printing. Signal-Return's innovative and wide-ranging programming - its hands-on art workshops, Open Studio program, visiting artists, educational partnerships with universities, elementary and high schools, and collaborations with other arts and culture organizations - supports an ever-growing and vital Detroit arts community.
Signal Return is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. They are committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, gender identity expression, disability status, protected veteran, or other legally protected status by state or federal law.
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Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
Who can apply
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