Executive Director

The Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center (KAPAC) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization located in Huntington, WV seeking to hire a full-time Executive Director. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to provide administrative, operational, and visionary leadership for KAPAC. 

Executive Director

The Executive Director, as chief staff person of the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, is responsible for the administration of the theatre and ensures that all work is produced and presented with high quality production values, results and in the best possible circumstances. The Executive Director shall create an atmosphere conducive to the encouragement of community support.

POSITION: The Executive Director, as chief staff person of the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center (hereinafter KAPAC), is responsible for the administration of the theatre and ensures that all work is produced and presented with high-quality production values, results, and in the best possible circumstances. The Executive Director shall create an atmosphere conducive to the encouragement of community support. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops & schedules new in-house programming to engage untapped audiences
2. Works with the Marshall Artists Series and other outside producers of talent to schedule shows as approved by the KAPAC Board President
3. Assesses when to produce KAPAC events or rent out theatre venue space based on KAPAC goals, budget, and local arts scene, evaluation of KAPAC’s upfront investment vs. a consistent income stream as well as whether producing events offers greater artistic control and community impact vs. higher risk and operational complexity
4. Negotiates contracts for performances/events
5. Supervises the live event production and staff for in-house shows
6. Works with the KAPAC’s contractor for marketing and promotion of events
7. Coordinates, with the Director of Building Operations, artists’ load in and strike, housing and hospitality
8. With the KAPAC Board President and Finance Committee, develops an annual programming budget including artist fees, event expenses and equipment
9. Reports to the President of the KAPAC Board, and when requested, the Board of Directors to give an update on programming activity 
10. Communicates clear expectations of job responsibilities for all staff and contract employees
11. Supervises and schedules volunteers as needed
12. Responsible for paying KAPAC invoices in concert with the President of the Board and the contracted CPA firm
13. Oversees selection of and use of vendors, office equipment, and materials
14. Ensures responsible use of funds by organization in a fiduciary capacity
15. Creates and maintains relations with appropriate local, regional, state, and national government officials and arts service organizations
16. In concert with the Board President and the Director of Development, is responsible for acting as the public speaker at KAPAC events and to arts and civic groups for the purpose of explaining the objectives, functions, and programs of the organization
17. With the support and guidance of the Board of Directors, responsible for the hiring and firing of all staff of the KAPAC 
18. Working with the Director of Building Operations, responsible for responding to mishaps that arise outside the normal business hours of the KAPAC (burglar alarm activation, problems that arise during rentals, etc.) 
19. Responsible for studying, suggesting, planning, initiating, coordinating, and implementing KAPAC policies, projects, programs, and long- range plans as they are approved by the Board of Directors and/or appropriate committees
20. Responsible for maintaining the budget limitations set by the Board of Directors and shall report the financial standing of the KAPAC to the Board President monthly
21. Provides information and assists the Director of Development with grant applications to the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, foundations, and other private or public grant-making agencies for general operations, programs, exhibitions, and performances
22. Responsible for assisting the Board of Directors and the Director of Development with fundraising efforts
23. Maintains a professional and courteous manner at all times
24. Performs other duties as requested or assigned

REPORTS TO: The President of the KAPAC Board 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must embrace the mission of the KAPAC
• Must have the ability to interact effectively and professionally with KAPAC Board Members, the Director of Development, the Director of Building Operations, and the Associate Director of Development, volunteers, funding source representatives, community leaders, the media, and other individuals who come from diverse backgrounds
• Must possess excellent written & oral communication skills
• Must maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume & set a positive example for the KAPAC staff Must have the ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
• Must have the ability to understand & execute complex instructions
• Must possess knowledge & experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising
• Must possess research experience, using both written & electronic means
• Must possess or quickly develop a working familiarity with major production equipment: movie projector, mixing board, light board etc. 
• Must have the ability to work independently & collaboratively 
• Must be a “self-starter” & goal-driven to initiate donor visits & fundraising calls
• Must have strong organizational skills to prioritize projects & focus on details

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. An earned bachelor’s degree in arts administration, business administration, public relations, marketing, or related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Experience in administrative and/or supervisory fields.
3. Knowledge of the fine arts as to programming and scheduling of cultural instruction and events.
4. Alternatives to the above qualifications that the KAPAC Board of Directors finds appropriate and acceptable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen, including but not limited to social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks and other categories relating to the position
• Must have a valid driver’s license from the State in which employee resides
• Must have and maintain a safe driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, Inc. reserves the right to determine reasonable accommodation. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in both an office and/or theatre setting; perform physically demanding technical duties; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of times, to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The KAPAC reserves the right to determine reasonable accommodation. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in both an office and theatre setting. The person will need to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard and to verbally communicate to exchange information. In the actual physical theatre, lighting includes artificial and natural light. The person may need to stand or sit for prolonged periods of times, to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight. The position also involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require basic safety precautions. Travel outside the office/physical theatre is required for calling on donors with the Director of Development, making public appearances or speaking engagements, or attending conferences, trainings, or meetings, as the need arises. The employee may be required to work or meet in the evenings, nights, and/or on weekends.

SALARY/BENEFITS: Range of $75,000 to $85,000 - commensurate with experience and other qualifications

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended only as illustrations to describe the general nature, duties and level of work that may be performed. The numerical listing of duties and responsibilities does not indicate a priority ranking of importance assigned to said duties. Additionally, they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, & skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center and the employee & is subject to change by the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, as the need arises. The normal working hours of the Executive Director are as follows: M-F 9a-5p. Some evenings or weekends may be necessary for special events. 

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