Executive Director

Executive Director Job Description

The Grand Valley Creative Alliance (GVCA) is seeking a knowledgeable, creative, driven Executive Director (ED) to lead our nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating and promoting the creative community in Western Colorado.

Working closely with the GVCA Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for implementing the vision of the strategic direction of the GVCA Board, comprehensively directing its finances, marketing, fundraising, advocacy, and managing the organization’s day-to-day activities. The ED will foster GVCA’s continued growth, relevance, and impact within the creative community and beyond.

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.

This role is ideal for an experienced leader who is passionate about driving change and making a positive impact within the community. The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organization through innovative thinking and effective management practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Junction, CO 81501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Junction, CO 81501: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $200 - $75,000