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Summary of Roles and Responsibilities
The executive director will focus on the following areas:
Leadership and Strategic Direction:
- Proven experience in executive leadership roles within nonprofit organizations.
- Ability to provide visionary and strategic leadership.
- Strong organizational development skills to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Financial Management:
- Proven track record of successful fundraising and financial management.
- Skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Ability to secure funding through grant writing, donor relations, and exploring new revenue streams.
Fundraising:
- Leading comprehensive fundraising efforts, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and partnership development.
- Creating and executing fundraising plans with the Board and development team.
Organizational Development and Management:
- Experience in identifying and addressing organizational challenges, including staff burnout and capacity constraints.
- Skills in developing and implementing staff succession plans.
- Ability to manage and develop staff, ensuring competitive compensation and professional development.
Board Relations:
- Experience working with a Board of Directors and understanding nonprofit governance.
- Ability to facilitate board meetings and ensure effective communication and collaboration between the Board and staff.
Strategic Planning and Implementation:
- Driving the implementation of strategic plans, focusing on funding, branding, programming, staffing, and facility improvements.
- Ensuring that strategic goals are realistic, achievable, and phased to support sustainable growth.
Communications:
- Skilled at written communication for grant writing oversight, administrative correspondence, periodic portal management, and staff proof-reading.
Location / Availability:
- Ability to be onsite with short notice for emergencies.
- Hybrid availability to work onsite 3 days a week with 2 days remote average.
- Availability for periodic weekend hours for exhibition openings and periodic weekend programming.
Preferred Experience. Not Required:
Arts / Arts Admin Experience:
- Background or experience with a creative field (such as printmaking, painting, theater, etc.)
- Experience with basic exhibition practices including hanging artwork, creating labels, and creating corresponding marketing / press.
- Adobe Suite, Squarespace, and Mailchimp experience preferred but not required.
Frontline Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the communities we serve.
Summary of Roles and Responsibilities
The executive director will focus on the following areas:
Leadership and Strategic Direction:
- Proven experience in executive leadership roles within nonprofit organizations.
- Ability to provide visionary and strategic leadership.
- Strong organizational development skills to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Financial Management:
- Proven track record of successful fundraising and financial management.
- Skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Ability to secure funding through grant writing, donor relations, and exploring new revenue streams.
Fundraising:
- Leading comprehensive fundraising efforts, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and partnership development.
- Creating and executing fundraising plans with the Board and development team.
Organizational Development and Management:
- Experience in identifying and addressing organizational…
Benefits
Paid time off and a QSEHRA health reimbursement of $200 per month starting after 90 days of employment.
A Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA) lets employers reimburse employees for health insurance premiums and medical expenses.
Paid time off and a QSEHRA health reimbursement of $200 per month starting after 90 days of employment.
A Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA) lets employers reimburse employees for health insurance premiums and medical expenses.
Level of Language Proficiency
English fluency
English fluency
Location
Associated Location
How to Apply
Submissions:
Please email all applications to Jobs@FrontlineArts.org . In the subject line, please write your name followed by "Executive Director Application." In a PDF format, please attach both a cover letter and a current resume.
References and Writing Sample:
Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to list the contact information for 3 references and to send us a short (1-2 page) writing sample from a past management or leadership experience.
Communications:
Please do not call our offices about this position. Please direct all correspondence to Jobs@FrontlineArts.org .
Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. We are looking to interview candidates starting in March and hire ASAP. All applications must be submitted by 4/14/25.
Start Date:
Preference will be given to candidates who can start in May to overlap with the current Interim Executive Director.
Submissions:
Please email all applications to Jobs@FrontlineArts.org . In the subject line, please write your name followed by "Executive Director Application." In a PDF format…
