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Job

fullTime
Full-time ,
submitted by
Bridget Covert

Executive Director

South Shore Arts seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Executive Director to advance the mission and agenda of the organization. Recognized as a model statewide, South Shore Arts provides innovative programs and services to artists, arts organizations, educators, youth, and the general public. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this position oversees all aspects of business related to South Shore Arts and the management of the Northwest Indiana Symphony. The Executive Director is the public face of both organizations. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring the health of these organizations by working with staff, the Board of Directors and key constituents to implement a shared vision, form partnerships and secure funding from a variety of sources. The Executive Director is responsible for creating a positive internal culture that aligns with programmatic objectives and that treats everyone with dignity. The Executive Director exudes hope, optimism, and bold vision for the organization and its mission.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Administration

  • General supervision of all business and operations of South Shore Arts, including management of

    the Northwest Indiana Symphony;

  • Supervise staff of South Shore Arts and Northwest Indiana Symphony according to the combined organizational chart;
  • Sustain and strengthen a culture of compliance with office policies and procedures;
  • Recruit, hire, evaluate, terminate staff;
  • Oversee and monitor operations, goals, and objectives to effectively guide the business operations and staff;
  • Manage the organization by communicating goals, vision and mission to inspire and motivate staff, implementing any necessary action plans to lead individual and organizational objectives;
  • Collaborate with governance and leadership to develop and implement succession plans for key organizational roles.

    Fundraising

  • In collaboration with the Director of Development, plan, implement, and oversee all fundraising efforts of South Shore Arts, including individual, corporate and foundation giving; the annual fund campaign, grants, capital and endowment appeals, and other special needs;
  • Ensure that the Director of Development is setting and maintains all fundraising campaign deadlines— production of materials, creation of lists, issuing of acknowledgments, reporting and recognition;
  • Maintain excellent relationships with potential, current and past donors;
  • Provide fundraising leadership to ensure funds are there to execute the budget;
  • Expand local revenue generating activities to create a culture of fundraising.

Board of Directors

  • Schedule and attend all meetings of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and otherboard committees;
  • Provide reports on all matters of business and operations as requested by the Board of Directors;
  • In collaboration with the Finance Committee, present a proposed annual budget for the nextfiscal year at the Annual Meeting held in June;
  • Identify and recruit new directors in collaboration with the Board of Directors;
  • Maintain professional relationships with all members of the Board of Directors;
  • In collaboration with the Board President, provide support and guidance to ensure that the boardmembers successfully fulfill their roles and responsibilities.

    Planning & Evaluation

  • Coordinate strategic planning for South Shore Arts with the Board of Directors;
  • Based on data gathered from staff, key stakeholders, Board of Directors and any contracted consultant during strategic planning, articulate scope and emphasis of strategic plan
  • Ensure implementation of strategic plan
  • Evaluate organizational operational effectiveness based on alignment with strategic plan;
  • Establish standards and measures for performance and monitoring productivity in all operational areas, including contracts, grants administration, database management, personnel policies that uphold the organization’s stated commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access.

    Financial Management

  • Familiarity with 990s, audits, and compliance;
  • Competence in reading, creating, and understanding financial statements including budgets, cash flow, income statements, balance sheets, and expense reports;
  • Develop an annual budget through collaboration across all departments of the organization;
  • Monitor the adherence to the budget once adopted.

    Programs

  • Ensure that staff are developing, implementing and reviewing programs that align with the
  • mission, strategic plan, and budget of South Shore Arts;
  • Develop, implement, and oversee programming that meets the needs of the constituents;
  • Ensure that the Gallery Manager is successfully managing all aspects of program implementation
  • in the areas of exhibits;
  • Ensure that the Director of Education is successfully managing all aspects of program
  • implementation in the areas of classes, performances, educational outreach, and fee for service contracts.

Community Relations/Marketing

  • The Executive Director is the public face of the organization and serves as the chief spokesperson to the media for South Shore Arts;
  • Perform public speaking duties;
  • Serve as the South Shore Arts representative at community meetings;
  • Maintain communication with various local, state, regional and federal agencies whose programs and services are relevant to South Shore Arts;
  • Work with staff and board to market and promote the public image of South Shore Arts, including effective and responsive methods of marketing and promotion that shift and adapt to marketing trends;
  • Review and approve all marketing materials and campaigns (e.g. print publications, direct mail campaigns, newsletters, postcards, digital advertising, billboards, etc.).

    Preferred Candidate Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university;
  • Professional experience in the arts and experience in an administrative capacity;
  • Abilities in the areas of public relations and public speaking;
  • Professional experience with fundraising, cultivating donors and managing endowment campaigns;
  • Professional experience in federal, state or local government in the arts and/or national, state, regional or local arts not-for-profit services is highly preferred;
  • Experience in organization management, including three (3) years of experience in supervision and staff management;
  • Specialized training and/or experience in negotiation, meeting convening, and organizational development;
  • Ability to communicate with constituents and staff at all levels;
  • Proven track record of leadership as a strategic thinker with a hands-on style in executing change;
  • Proficiency in MS Office Professional and standard office IT systems;
  • Must have access to a reliable mode of transportation.

    Difficulty of Work

    Work requires a high degree of concentration, self-direction, creativity, interpersonal and time management skills. Work requires the ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with a wide variety of people, including internal and external customers. Employee must be skilled in conflict resolution and have well-developed diplomatic skills. Employee must be willing to represent the organization to the public at all times.

Responsibility

Employee must be able to manage effectively multiple projects and competing priorities. Employee must be able to manage and motivate staff and be skilled as a change agent. Employee must be able to conceptualize work related to program and project design, development and evaluation. Employee must be able to analyze data and trends, and recommend strategies to achieve organization goals. Employee makes decisions related to recommendations about allocation and utilization of federal and state funds. Employee makes decisions in accordance with organization policies and procedures and is responsible for hiring and firing of personnel.

Working Conditions

May be required to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally. Work may be performed in an office environment and remotely. Some work may be performed in the field and require some overnight travel (no greater than 10% of the time). Work will involve attendance at community events, social occasions, meals, and other local events.

Job Type: Permanent
Compensation: $100,000
Location: Munster, Indiana