Executive Director Search: Job Description

The Transylvania Community Arts Council (TC Arts) ) located in beautiful Brevard, NC seeks knowledgeable and articulate individuals with a passion for the arts to apply for the position of Executive Director of the Arts Council. This is an opportunity to lead a multi-faceted, vibrant, arts organization and take it to the next level. The candidate of choice will report to and work in collaboration with the Board of Directors (BOD), embracing a philosophy of continuous improvement. 

 

Qualifications:

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree minimum

 

Experience: Any combination of training, experience and education which provides the required knowledge and skills to perform the duties of this position:

• Working with or leading a non-profit organization

• The supervision of staff

• The ability to create compelling marketing materials using both traditional and web-based platforms

• Ability to utilize a variety of social media tools

• Management of a budget

• Arts Education

• Event planning 

• Art Gallery Management

• Fundraising and Development

• Public speaking

• A philosophy that embraces continuous improvement

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Leadership:

• Participate with the BOD in the implementation of TC Arts Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan

• Inform the BOD of internal and external issues affecting TC Arts 

• Foster effective teamwork among the BOD, staff, and volunteers

• Represent TC Arts at community events and programs

• Participate with the BOD in the hiring and evaluation of staff

• Support the BOD by preparing agendas, documents, and artifacts for BOD meetings, the annual report, and other communications as required

 

Operational and Program planning and development:

• Develop and oversee an efficient and effective day-to-day plan for the operation of TC Arts Offices, Community Gallery, and Community Classrooms 

• Develop and implement health and safety standards across all Arts Council

• Ensure personnel, financial, client, donor, and volunteer files are confidentially and properly maintained and secured

• Oversee and ensure that the programs and services of TC Arts are aligned with the organizations mission and vision

• Monitor the day-to-day delivery of programs and services of TC Arts 

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Financial Planning:

• Work with BOD to prepare an annual comprehensive budget  

• Work with the BOD and Development Coordinator to secure adequate funding for the operation of TC Arts services and programs

• Research fundraising plans, present them to the BOD, and oversee the development of fundraising initiatives

• Approve expenditures within the authority granted by the BOD

• Ensure sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed

• Provide the BOD with comprehensive, regular financial reports

• Ensure that TC Arts complies with all mandated state and federal regulations, reports and filings 

 

Communications:

• Establish excellent rapport and positive working relationships with all stakeholders, community groups, media, funders, and agencies to deliver and further TC Arts mission and vision

• Work with the BOD, staff, volunteers, and partners to develop and expand TC Arts and Art Gallery’s visibility and branding 

• Act as the primary spokesperson for TC Arts

 

Part-time to start, transitioning to full time ( TBD)

Salary commensurate with experience

Applications accepted until the position is filled

 

Submit a letter of interest, resume, and three current recommendations to:

Cindy Rehm: President, Transylvania Community Arts Council

P.O. Box 1229 Brevard, NC

tcarts@comporium.net

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