Executive Director Print Center

Print Center New York seeks its next Executive Director to lead the nonprofit exhibition space at a pivotal moment in the organization’s history. Through exhibitions, publications, public engagement, and artistic development, Print Center New York explores printmaking as an art form that drives invention and collaboration. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the new Executive Director ("ED") will leverage a small team of dedicated staff and external consultants to steer the next chapter of the organization’s growth, scaling its operations and fund development to deepen its long‑term sustainability as it enters its fourth year of expanded programming in a new gallery.

Salary Range: $140-$160K

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) (no match); generous time off including four weeks paid vacation; and pre‑tax commuter benefit.

• Lead Print Center New York’s artistic vision, in close collaboration with a Chief Curator who directs the development and implementation of the organization’s programming.
• Ensure that all programs, policies, and practices align with Print Center New York’s values and vision and develop a sustainable culture.

• Serve as the organization’s chief fundraiser, developing annual and multi‑year fundraising targets and strategies that support long‑term sustainability.
• Steward and expand relationships with existing donors, and develop new relationships and funding pipelines, including individual giving, foundations, and corporate support.
• Lead major gift cultivation and solicitation.
• Oversee staff in achieving earned income derived from retail merchandising and benefit prints.
• Lead Board and staff in developing an organizational culture of philanthropy.

• Collaborate with the Board Chair and Board Treasurer to oversee fiscal health, monitoring revenue, expenses, cash flow, and cash balances in collaboration with an external accounting firm.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget and oversee long‑term planning, ensuring resources are properly managed and building financial resilience.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls, best practices, and reporting systems are in place.
• Oversee and align all financial operations and oversee the annual audit, with the support of an external accounting firm and a general assistant.

• Develop and adequately scale an effective organizational staffing structure to meet programmatic goals and operational needs.
• Recruit, hire, and manage staff and consultants, ensuring individual responsibilities and accountabilities are clearly defined, delegated, and evaluated.
• Build a positive and collaborative team environment through ongoing direction, support, communication, and professional development.
• Manage HR functions, including onboarding, administering benefits, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and best practices.
• Oversee facility needs, insurance procurement, and organizational compliance, supported by a general assistant.

• Act as the primary liaison between the organization and the Board and its committees, aligning operations with strategic direction.
• Provide regular, transparent reporting on program delivery, financial health, and strategic milestones.
• Collaborate with existing Board members to cultivate new members and support strategies for strong Board member development and growth.

• Act as the primary ambassador for Print Center New York to a diverse range of stakeholders, including printmaking and arts communities, dealers and collectors, donors, community collaborators, the public, and media.
• Lead staff, consultants, and Board in implementing the organization’s storytelling, marketing, and communications strategies.
• Be a visible and engaged participant in New York City’s cultural life, sustaining and expanding relationships with artists and the broader arts and culture community.

The successful candidate must demonstrate leadership and organizational skills, financial acumen, and enthusiasm for…