Executive Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

Executive Director

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Inc.

Salary:
Mid-$40's

This is an arts administrative and professional position involving the successful management and operation of the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center (CHAC) according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director has overall agency responsibilities for CHAC staff, volunteers, programs, budget and financial planning, expansion, and execution of its mission, and goals. The primary duties and responsibilities of this position follow:

• Participate with the Board of Directors in its strategic planning to guide the organization
• Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Directors on aspects of the organization’s activities and events
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization

• Overall fiduciary responsibility to ensure sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed by the organization
• Work with staff, volunteers, and the Board, specifically the Finance Committee, to prepare a comprehensive budget
• Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization of the organization to ensure financial stability
• Research fund sources, oversee the development of fundraising plans and write funding proposals to increase organizational funds within Final date to receive applicationss

• Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of the Board of Directors, artists, funders, donors, volunteers, and maintains the high quality in the venues showcased by CHAC
• Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials
• Maintain landlord relationship with CHAC tenants
• Oversee building security and maintenance on a 24/7 bases

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s programs and services that occurs
• Ensure that the programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities of the Board
• Attends on site plays and other events, and programs that are scheduled weekday evenings, weekends, and holidays as appropriate

• Recruit, interview and select staff and volunteers that have the right technical and personal abilities to help further organizational goals
• Conduct an annual performance appraisal of staff which includes monitoring employee work on a daily basis

• Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, local and elected government officials, and other Art organizations to help achieve the goals of CHAC

• Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization’s staff, management, volunteers, property, finances, goodwill, images, and implement measures to control risks
• Ensure that the Board, and the organization carries appropriate and adequate insurance coverage

Ability to work in an arts oriented environment at the directorial level in a not-for-profit organization; good knowledge of the various genre in the arts community; ability to prioritize projects and maintains communication with the board of directors; ability to be flexible with time availability to accommodate CHAC’s needs; knows the value of maintaining historical buildings; ability to write clearly and succinctly;

good judgment; tact; initiative; thoroughness; awareness of the regional arts, media, social and political climates; personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of this financial and administrative position.