The Galveston Arts Center is seeking an Executive Director.

 
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Galveston Arts Center Executive Director

The mission of Galveston Arts Center is to inspire, engage, provoke, and inform through the exploration of contemporary art. As a non-collecting, non-profit contemporary art museum, Galveston Arts Center furthers the careers of emerging and mid-career artists living and working in Texas and the surrounding region through the production of exhibitions and supporting media. GAC’s wide-ranging, collaborative educational programs offer accessible and inclusive opportunities for diverse audiences to explore art for a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. (More info at galvestonartscenter.org)

The Executive Director is appointed by the board of directors to promote the mission of GAC and to inspire and connect our community by championing the cultural arts in Galveston. The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of operations, including fundraising and development, finance, education, volunteers, membership, events, exhibitions, day-to-day operations, long-range planning, and community development.

Responsibilities:

  • Directs the museum’s operations to ensure the alignment of revenue opportunities, development, exhibitions, education, finances, events, external communications, and staffing.

  • Works in partnership with staff and Board to oversee all aspects of the center to sustain its achievements and broaden its impact.

  • Creates and manages a strong and stable financial foundation.

  • Manages and increases the grants program.

  • Oversees Curator, Director of Education, Executive Assistant, Gallery Assistant, and library tenants.

  • Identifies key fundraising goals, target donors, and fundraising initiatives, as well as cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities to build long term relationships and maximize the philanthropic potential of all major donors.

  • Ensure GAC satisfies project reporting and fiscal management obligations.

  • Serves as a proactive spokesperson, ambassador, and chief advocate for the Center and for the visual arts in Galveston.

  • Continues to enhance the Center’s public image to expand interest and support.

  • Collaborates with the board to create a comprehensive fundraising strategy.

  • Develops and implements new fundraising strategies with staff and board to increase revenues from individuals, corporate givers, and other philanthropic bodies.

  • Reviews and updates the strategic plan to guide strategic growth.

  • Represent GAC at community functions and meetings, civic organizations, and in the arts.

  • Develop and recommend policies to the Executive Board.

  • Continues to enhance the goal of working collaboratively with other local non-profits.

Skills, abilities, and attributes:

  • Ability to work with staff and board of directors.

  • Ability to create and maintain positive donor, funder, community, and media relationships.

  • Demonstrated excellent fiscal management abilities, including budget and financial administration.

  • Excellent written, oral, and presentation/communication skills.

  • Efficient and effective organizational and leadership skills.

  • Project management experience.

  • Background knowledge of, and advocacy for, contemporary art and related issues; and a reputation for integrity.

  • Conducts all activities in compliance with legal and ethical standards.

  • Knowledge and skills to effectively work with governmental agencies.

  • Significant supervisory experience in managing staff, understanding office operations, and working with boards.

  • Proven track record of hiring, evaluating, mentoring, and retaining high-performing staff.

  • Strong record of success in fundraising and increasing revenue earned.

  • Grant writing and grant management experience.

Other:

  • Executive Director reports directly to the Galveston Arts Center Board of Directors.

  • Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

  • Benefits are $250 monthly health insurance reimbursement, vacation and paid time off, off on federal holidays, and parking in a nearby parking garage.

  • Position will be open until filled.

Please email your resume and cover letter to director@galvestonartscenter.org