Managing Director

Mission

Approaching its 20th anniversary, BOFFO is a nonprofit organization that presents innovative and experimental art centering on BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists. BOFFO has presented works by over 1,000 artists through hundreds of programs and events, including our Summer Artists Residency on Fire Island, an LGBTQ+ community with a historic engagement in the arts and social change. Today, BOFFO is one of the world’s most exciting incubators and presenters of contemporary Queer art, whose influence and advocacy for inclusion extends into the art world at‑large.

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Reporting to an engaged Board of Directors, the energetic and visionary Managing Director is responsible for ensuring the fiscal and operational health of the $1 million organization. This new position will oversee financial, advancement, program, and operations management and support a staff of four. This is an exciting opportunity to uplift Queer art and artists at a time when Queer art is threatened with erasure.

• Serve as an internal and external champion for BOFFO’s mission and vision.
• Manage the organization’s budget, ensuring financial stability and sustainability, and serve as the point person for the bookkeeper and audit committee.
• Work closely with the Director of Development and Board of Directors to drive and increase fundraising from all sources, including strategy and implementation.
• Act as liaison to the Board, coordinate and attend meetings, prepare board reports, and serve as an ex‑officio member of all Board committees.
• Oversee development and program staff and contractors and help determine the organization’s optimal staffing structure.
• Help team produce and manage special events, as needed.
• Ensure a positive and productive work environment, efficient project management and supportive human capital systems.
• Foster strong relationships with Board, staff, community members, partners, volunteers and stakeholders.

• Five+ years of experience in nonprofit management in the arts or a related field
• Passion for BOFFO’s mission, its cultural and educational programs, and community engagement and inclusion
• Experience working closely with a board, staff, partners, and external constituents, as well as managing staff
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, team building and communication skills
• A strong work ethic and flexibility to attend BOFFO and community events and engagements beyond traditional business hours on and off Fire Island (housing provided)
• Familiarity with fundraising, donor relations, and securing institutional and capital funding and grant writing
• Familiarity with communications, marketing, public relations, audience development and community engagement
• Familiarity with the New York cultural scene, Queer and otherwise
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Suite, Asana, Quick Books, and experience with CRM software and technology (Salesforce)

To apply, please email both your cover letter and resume to jobs, using the position title as the subject line of your email. All inquiries will be held in confidence. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate has been selected.

Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.