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To submit your application for the Executive Director Position:
The Executive Director Job Description is presented below. To apply for this position, please submit a brief introductory letter, including any relevant information we need about your availability to begin working September 1, 2009 and a current resume to executive@artshum.org.
Should you have questions about the search process or your application for the Executive Director position, we will respond to your email promptly.
Job Description - Executive Director:
Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council (BIAHC) is a 501(c)3 local arts agency chartered in 1985 by the island government to create an environment "where the arts and humanities flourish." The part-time (approximately 20 hours/week) Executive Director provides executive and administrative services to BIAHC and its Board of Directors, and is the preeminent representative of the arts and humanities in a lively community of 22,000 near Seattle, Washington.
Reports to the Board of Directors through the Chair of the Board.
Annual starting range for compensation, including negotiated benefit package: $25,000 to $30,000 DOE for part-time (approximately 20 hours/week), 50-week year (office closed December 15 - January 2.)
Benefits: Two-weeks paid vacation. Additional benefit package to be included in the compensation total.
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START WORK SEPTEMBER 1, 2009.
Responsibilities of the Executive Director
I. Collaborate with the Board of Directors to fulfill the BIAHC vision, mission, and strategic directions.
- Serve the arts and humanities on Bainbridge Island through collaboration, the development of new initiatives, high quality programs, and a positive community presence.
- Hire, supervise, coordinate and evaluate staff and independent contractors in compliance with Human Resource best practices.
- Serve as primary spokesperson for BIAHC in the community and with the media.
- Promote BIAHC visibility throughout Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington State and among regional and national arts/humanities councils.
II. Ensure BIAHC financial stability by working closely with the Board of Directors, staff and independent contractors.
- Secure city funds, earned revenue, grants and donations to meet the organization's goals; oversee grant-making process.
- Create BIAHC budget and provide financial control over all its operations.
III. Provide executive leadership for the Bainbridge Island arts and humanities umbrella organization through coordination, collaboration and advocacy for the arts and humanities on Bainbridge Island.
- Advocate for the cultural well-being of the community, a role mandated by the Cultural Element of the City of Bainbridge Island (COBI) Comprehensive Plan.
- Coordinate and manage, in cooperation with COBI staff and elected officials, periodic revisions to the Cultural Element of the COBI Comprehensive Plan.
In addition to the Responsibilities of the Executive Director, the following are among specific functions and expectations of this position:
- Provide imaginative, innovative and energetic leadership.
- Lead the organization in creating new approaches to fund development.
- Facilitate community and program staff participation in BIHAC annual Strategic Plan updates.
- Achieve annual Workplan Objectives approved by the Board of Directors.
- Foster collegial relationships with the members of the Board of Directors.
- Oversee the major fundraiser, "Bainbridge In Bloom," other fundraising events and coordinate BIAHC participation in the annual auction for the arts.
- Maintain bookkeeping/accounting systems, prepare or provide oversight of tax returns and compliance reports and ensure an accurate annual financial review or audit.
- Prepare or oversee all correspondence and other communications relating to BIAHC programs, grant-making, fundraising, board meetings and community outreach.
- Work closely with the President of the Board to develop and facilitate meeting agendas and, as appropriate, participate in all board meetings.
- Recruit, train and support employees and volunteers.
Educational background, work experience and skills
- Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, in arts/humanities discipline.
- Minimum five years' experience as an executive or senior program manager in community nonprofit organization. Previous arts administration experience preferred.
- Proven success as an imaginative leader, especially with regard to strategic planning, new ventures and fundraising.
- Exceptional communication skills, including facilitation experience.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple constituencies.
- Business savvy, including financial management and budgeting experience.
- Effective management skills, including hiring/recruitment and supervision of staff and volunteers.
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