Executive Director & Creative District Coordinator

The Golden Husk Theatre & Valley County Creative District

The Golden Husk Theatre and Valley County Creative District are seeking a collaborative, motivated leader ready to grow into a dynamic role at the intersection of arts, community, and rural development. This is a unique opportunity to lead a community arts organization while helping shape a countywide creative district—building connections, organizing events and volunteers, and strengthening quality of life across Valley County.

Located in the scenic Loup Rivers Valley, Valley County includes the communities of Ord, North Loup, Arcadia, and Elyria. The region is known for its strong sense of community, local pride, and growing investment in arts and culture. The Golden Husk Theatre serves as a welcoming hub for performances, events, and creative engagement, while the Creative District connects people and opportunities across the county.

This full-time position blends nonprofit leadership and administration with community-based creative development. While initially structured as a 50/50 split, time allocation may shift seasonally based on programming, events, and community priorities. This role is designed for someone excited to shape programming, strengthen partnerships, and cultivate creativity. The position titles are:

Executive Director, The Golden Husk Theatre (nonprofit)

Coordinator, Valley County Creative District (community-based)

Oversee day-to-day nonprofit operations, including board relations, fundraising, and communications

Serve as a visible and engaged community ambassador - building relationships with patrons, donors, partners, and key stakeholders

Coordinate performance events and volunteer engagement

Collaborate with the artistic director to support annual programming and grant projects

Support and lead a county-wide art and culture network among artists, organizations, and partners

Maintain and expand a creative asset map (people, places, programs, events)

Represent Valley County at local, regional, and statewide events

Strengthen arts and culture collaboration across sectors: arts, tourism, economic development, and philanthropy

Support community engagement and steward arts and cultural programming

Identify opportunities for growth and sustainability

This role is supported by:

The Golden Husk Theatre nonprofit board and Valley County Creative District core team.

Artistic Director of The Golden Husk Theatre

Community volunteers and regional stakeholders

Contract support (e.g., grant writer, production directors, technology specialists)

Onboarding, relationship-building, and community engagement

Support existing operations and programming of The Golden Husk Theatre

Learn systems and build familiarity with countywide stakeholders

Expand Valley County Creative District initiatives and visibility

Explore new or expanded arts and cultural programming

Continue building long-term sustainability and impact in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field

Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills

Interest in nonprofit leadership, creative placemaking, and rural community development

Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively

Experience in nonprofit work and community initiatives

Familiarity with marketing and fundraising

Willingness to learn basic technical theatre systems (lighting, sound, projection)

$52,000-$65,000 Flexible scheduling

Theatre event access (family pass available)

Paid time off (10 days plus the following recognized holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day)