Description

The Executive Director is the principal leader of the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) responsible for overseeing the organization’s administration, programs, strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. Nearly 50 years old, the award-winning ACP “builds community through the arts” in the greater Princeton region, through a range of top quality classes, exhibitions, community events, live performances, camps and community outreach programs. The position reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

 Major Areas of Responsibility:

1) Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with staff to ensure that the organization’s mission and strategy is realized through programs, community events and outreach.

  • Provides artistic leadership to envision, prioritize, and implement programs that carry out ACP’s mission and strategic plan (current plan completed in 2015).
  • Enhances the ACP’s image through appropriate marketing and by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations.
  • Guides strategic planning to ensure that the ACP can successfully and sustainably fulfill its mission.

2)  Financial Performance and Viability: Works with the Board to develop resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization. Responsible for:

  • The fiscal integrity of the ACP, to include development of and submission to the Board a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
  • Fiscal management that anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintains the organization in a positive financial position.
  • Implementation of fundraising, education, contract work and other revenue generators to provide sufficient resources to fulfill the organization’s mission and strategy.
  • Provides support and guidance to the Board in its fundraising efforts.

3) Organizational Operations.

  • Oversees the allocation of organizational resources to realize the ACP’s mission.
  • Responsible for effective administration of ACP operations.
  • Responsible for hiring, development, motivation, and retention of qualified staff.
  • Signs all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.

4) Board Governance: Works with Board to define and fulfill the organization’s strategy and mission.

  • Leads the ACP in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission.
  • Communicates effectively with the Board and provides, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Day to day management and supervision of office operations and about 18 full and part-time staff.
  • Planning and operation of annual budget (approximately $1.7 million).
  • Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for the efficient functioning of the organization.
  • Serving as ACP’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media and the general public with a specific focus on building a rapport with the organization’s primary and potential financial supporters.
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with various organizations throughout the town, region, and state to strategically enhance the ACP’s mission.
  • Working in close coordination with Artistic Director, provide strategic direction for all education and artistic programming, including prioritization of programs and ensuring balance in program planning and delivery.
  • Reporting to and working closely with the Board of Trustees to seek their involvement in major policy decisions, fundraising and increasing the visibility of the organization.
  • Overseeing the organization of Board and committee meetings.
  • Strategic planning and implementation.
  • Overseeing marketing and other communications efforts.
  • Reviewing and approving contracts for services.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Board of Trustees.
Requirements

Professional Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Masters degree in Arts, Arts or Non-profit Management preferred.
  • Transparent and high integrity leadership.
  • Ten or more years’ experience in arts-related nonprofit organizations, including five or more years of senior management experience; prior executive director experience preferred.
  • Clear commitment to the social/community service impact of the arts.
  • Solid, hands-on budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting.
  • Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.
  • Ability to convey a vision of the ACP’s strategic mission and future to staff, Board, volunteers and donors.
  • Skills to engage, collaborate with, and motivate Board members, volunteers, and donor groups.
  • Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit arts sector.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills including strong public speaking ability.
  • Demonstrated ability to create a motivated, collaborative and positive work environment.

Strong track record as a creative problem solver.

TO APPLY:  Send cover letter with resume, 3 references and salary requirements to:

Executive Director Search

Arts Council of Princeton

102 Witherspoon Street

Princeton, NJ 08542

Email: ACPrincetonSearch@gmail.com

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Job Information
  • Princeton, New Jersey, 08542, United States
  • 29567707
  • July 18, 2016
  • Executive Director
  • Arts Council of Princeton
  • Miscellaneous
  • Full-Time
  • Indefinite
  • Master’s Degree
  • Over 10 Years
  • None