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Executive Director

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Stone Valley Arts

Poultney, VT (In Person)

Part-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/30/2026

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Job Description

STONE VALLEY ARTS AT FOX HILL
is searching for a part-time
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(Independent Contractor). The Executive Director will work closely with the SVA Board of Directors to continue SVA's visibility and relevance as a sustainable, inclusive and progressive arts organization within the town of Poultney, Rutland County, Vermont and beyond. More specifically the Executive Director will be responsible for the following: 1. Oversee strategic planning, finance, budgeting, operations and implementation. 2. Provide leadership and supervision to staff and volunteers and foster a positive working culture. 3. Share responsibility with board members for the following:
  • Establish strategic visions for the next 5 years and incremental steps toward the achievement of those goals, given the variables of the moment with regard to available fiscal, physical, and human resources.
  • Identify, write, and follow-through with prospective grants. The finance committee/treasurer will provide proper financial documents associated with both grant applications and grant reporting requirements.
  • Propose, identify, and plan opportunities for special events geared toward building community and increasing funds.
  • Create opportunities for connecting to the public that are not appeals for donations (e.g. mid-season update via email &/or print newsletters, report for Poultney Town Meeting, depending upon the available funds)
  • Create a more comprehensive marketing plan that includes print (paid ads, flyers...), social media, website, etc.
  • Create a process of capturing donor information (who, how much, and updated contact) to assist in creating timely thank you notes, as well as in monitoring raised income.
  • Identify and cultivate donors, foundations, sponsors.
  • Shares programming responsibilities with board members; certain areas are programmed by individuals or groups of board members, and certain areas of programming are handled by the executive director.
  • Maintains regular contact and reports to the board president (or designate), including regular meetings and planning and debriefing sessions for continued improvement of processes, procedures, planning, and efficiency 4. Organizing 2 Fundraising Letters. 5. Organizing 2 Fundraising Events
  • (With board/volunteer involvement for these to take place)
TERMS OF CONTRACT
Now through December 1, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS:
non-profit leadership experience, passion for the Arts, excellent communication and public speaking skills, experience in grant writing, fundraising, financial management. Occasional evening and weekends required.
COMPENSATION
TBD with experience. Please send resumes/CV, cover letter and references to: stonevalleyartscenter@gmail.com
Pay:
$2,100.00
  • $2,800.
00 per month
Work Location:
In person