Executive & Artistic Director

Executive & Artistic Director

About the Company

Top-tier center for the performing arts

Industry

Performing Arts

Type

Non Profit

Founded

2011

Employees

51-200

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive and Artistic Director to provide dynamic leadership and take on the overall responsibility for programming, fundraising, external relations, mission fulfillment, and financial performance. The successful candidate will be tasked with articulating and implementing an artistic vision that aligns with the company's mission and academic goals, while also ensuring that the programming reflects and supports the local community. This role involves fostering a supportive environment for artists, students, faculty, and audiences, as well as overseeing the master calendar, scheduling, and production of various events. The Executive and Artistic Director will also be expected to engage in strategic planning for revenue growth, maintain high standards of quality across all programs, and uphold the company's reputation for excellence. Applicants for the Executive and Artistic Director position at the company should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a master's degree being desirable, and a minimum of 6 years' experience in managing a successful performing arts center. Strong financial and operational management skills are essential, as is a proven track record in programming and audience engagement. The role requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a gifted collaborator, and a strong leader with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Experience in donor cultivation and a vision for integrating professional programs with academic curricula in the arts are also highly valued.

Hiring Manager Title

Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions

• CEO / President
• Non-Profit Management