Responsibilities

Board Collaboration

● Report to the Board
President.

● Assist in
developing and executing the organization’s vision and strategic plans to
assure the organization’s long-term health and direction, collaborating with
stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

● Responsible for
financial reporting to the Board of Directors.

Mission, Values, and Brand

● Ensure that values,
mission, and brand are reflected in all public-facing aspects of the
organization.

Fiduciary Duties and Development

● Responsible for
GVCA financial management and financial health. Partner with the Board
President and Finance Committee to develop the annual budget and establish
policies for sound fiscal management while ensuring responsible stewardship of
financial resources and adherence to budgetary parameters. Oversee and grow our
annual $200+K budget.

● Oversee annual
event planning and implement strategic marketing initiatives to increase
memberships, event attendance, workshop sponsorships and ticket sales, classes
and open studio time at the GVCA Community Art Studio and other
revenue-generating opportunities.

● Host member events,
artist workshops, candidate forums, community feedback sessions, and interact
with local and statewide arts and culture organizations (e.g., GJ Commission on
Arts and Culture, VisitGJ, Colorado Creative Industries).

● Coordinate
fundraising efforts to include grant writing and a year-end appeal.

● Participate in
donor events, develop relationships with existing donors, and seek out
potential new donors and board members in conjunction with the Board.

Operations and Program Management

● Bring innovative
ideas, energies, programs, and initiatives to the GVCA.

● Hire and manage
staff, providing leadership and direction to staff while supporting a culture
of collaboration and inclusion with creatives who will use the GVCA Community
Art Studio.

● Ensure the
operations and execution of GVCA events, workshops, and the GVCA Community Art
Studio are high-quality.

● Contract with third
party individuals to achieve GVCA goals (e.g., marketing, bookkeeping).

● Continue the GVCA’s
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as critical to its future
success and model a culture of personal learning and growth.

Qualifications

The Executive Director must be a polished,
educated, experienced non-profit leader and administrator. If an individual is
excited about this role and feels that they can contribute to the GVCA, but
their experience does not align with every qualification listed below, GVCA
encourages them to apply.

● Bachelor’s degree
required and master’s degree preferred.

● A commitment to the
mission of the Grand Valley Creative Alliance – The mission of the Grand Valley Creative Alliance is to cultivate and
promote the creative community.

● Proven track record
in nonprofit management with a preference for nonprofit arts administration.

● Proven financial
acumen and proficiency in managing nonprofit budgets.

● Experience with
asking people for money in a campaign setting (i.e. year-end appeals,
sponsorships, grant writing).

● Comfortable
interfacing with and developing strong relationships with artists, patrons,
administration, Board, and community members.

● Strong written and
verbal communication skills with an ability to engage and inspire diverse
stakeholders.

● Experience in
public speaking.

● Ability to lead
teams toward a common goal while fostering collaboration and inspiring
excellence.

● Enjoyment of the
arts and culture in the Grand Valley’s unique, creative environment.

● Work schedule will
include some evenings and weekends for various events and programming. Physical Requirements:
This job requires a mix of computer-based activities and active engagement with
the public. Some remote work may be required. The incumbent will attend
meetings and meet with donors in various locations throughout the Grand Valley;
reliable transportation is necessary. Some transport of materials and event
setup may be required.