Executive Director

Position Summary The Executive Director advocates for the arts and their impact on the region's quality of life and economic development. The Executive Director will ensure the successful planning and implementation of Quad City Arts' strategic direction and operational responsibilities to develop new programs while successfully delivering existing programming. This leadership role is expected to create a vision for the organization and implement it at the direct of the Board of Directors. Duties and Responsibilities Actively engage, motivate, and train the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, funders, and community to ensure ongoing programmatic excellence. Research, plan, implemtn, and review current and future program opportunities. Develop an annual budget to support the goals of the organization and ensure revenue is earned. Plan the resource development process, capturing all possible avenues to deliver maximum revenue. Establish communications plans to fully engage donors, funders, educators, and the community about the impact of Quad City Arts. Assess, develop, motivate, and review staff to achieve excellent standards. Ensure the recruitment, training, and motivation of volunteers. Plan, manage, and oversee the spaces Quad City Arts occupies, including the office, the Rock Island gallery, the Art at the Airport gallery, and any borrowed or rented spaces used for programs or events. Embrace evolving technology and continually update the processess used to conduct the organization's business. What Success Looks Like Grow existing programs and create new ones to support the mission of the organization. Expand the footprint of Quad City Arts by creating a "Quad City Arts Center" with the help of the board, staff, and ArtSpace. Build a strategic plan. Maintain Quad City Arts' position as a trend leader in cultural arts in the region, keeping it a well recognized organization. Maintain Quad City Arts' brand identify in the region, keeping it well recognized. Maintain financial stability. Actively recruit and train a board of directors that is active in development and fundraising. Reach out to engage a younger audience. Take initiative approaches to fundraising and program planning. Remain focused on the core Principles of Quad City Arts. Continue to collaborate with the organizations in the

Cultural Trust:

The Figge Art Musuem, Putnam Museum and Science Center, Quad City Botantical Center, Quad City Symphony Orchestra, and Common Chord. Seek funding outside of community grants. Be open to new ideas. Build longevity into the organization so that people can enjoy Quad City Arts' programming for years to come. Important Qualities to Achieve Success Strong sales and fundraising ability. Approachable, pleasant, and warm. High integrity. Forward thinking and strategic. Consensus builder. Passionate. Strong leadership qualities. Ability to execute and follow through. Comfortable around diverse crowds. Decisive. Good listener. Collaborative. Communicative. Confident. Organized and detail-oriented. Positive. Empowering. Innovative. Consistent. Outgoing. Past Experience and Training Demonstrated experience fund raising for a non-profit. Experience in a leadership role. Previous experience planning and hosting community events. Familiar with marketing and social media. Previous involvement in a community that demonstrates strong networking capabilities. Has served on a board of directors or has been a board chair. Previous involvement with a non-profit. Prefer experience working with creative people. Operational experience. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from a 4- year university or related experience. 3-10 years of people management experience. A willingness to work some nights and weekends. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and public speaking experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Quickbooks, and similar programs. Salary and Bonus Potential $80,000-$125000 (commensurate with experience) and a year end bonus potential tied to accomplished goals. Relocation Quad City Arts will pay reasonable and negotiation relocation expenses. Confidentiality and Equality Statement We fully respect the need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties and assure them that their background and interest will not be discussed with anyone outside of leadership, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established. Quad City Arts is an equal opportunity empler and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national orgin or ancestry, age, maritial status, disability, gender identify, or sexual orientation.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person