Executive Director

2025 Executive Director Search

2025 Executive Director Search Orcas Center is seeking a dynamic Executive Director who will lead the Center into the next chapter of growth and impact. Orcas Center is the premier performing and visual arts venue located on Orcas Island. It has been an integral part of the arts community on the island for almost 40 years. Orcas Center is an arts organization dedicated to theater, music, dance and the visual arts through performances, classes, outreach programs, gallery exhibitions and events. It is a community-based organization whose goal is to ensure access to the arts for all ages and cultural interests. The Executive Director of Orcas Center will be a person who has a background in the arts, strong leadership, vision, administrative and management skills and the qualities of accessibility, openness, and community involvement to represent the Center. Orcas Center is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

Summary of Duties

The Executive Director is responsible for the administration of all activities including financial management, donor development and fundraising, staff and volunteer supervision for a diverse range of performance styles and audiences, facility management and public relations. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Trustees, and is responsible for the organization’s achievement of its mission, programs and financial objectives, as well as its adherence to its core principles. Salary range is $90,000 - $105,000 and includes health care and retirement benefits.

Application Process

All interested persons are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume with a confidential cover letter indicating areas of particular focus that match the job qualifications and key responsibilities. All applications will be treated as confidential communications by the board, staff and committees. All applicants selected for final interviews agree to provide sufficient information to allow appropriate background checks and vetting. Submit resume and cover letter no later than March 21, 2025 to jobs@orcascenter.org. The position will remain open until filled.

Questions?

Dimitri Stankevich, Executive Director, dimitri@orcascenter.org 360-376-2281 x106.

Richard Track, Board Chair, boardchair@orcascenter.org

Qualities and Qualifications

• Experience leading a not-for-profit organization with staff and volunteers.

• High energy individual able to withstand fast-paced high pressure work environment.

• Successful track record in development and fundraising and leading individual and major gift campaigns, with the demonstrated capability to engage a wide range of community member/donors.

• History of having developed strategies to take an organization to the next stage of growth.

• Commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluations.

• Successful track record in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage volunteer teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage and operate within a budget.

• Past success working with a Board of Trustees with the ability to build and cultivate positive relationships with board members.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups and community entities.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with an emphasis in the area of not-for-profit management, the arts, design or other related field or equivalent work/life experience.

Key Responsibilities

Qualities and Qualifications

• Experience leading a not-for-profit organization with staff and volunteers.

• High energy individual able to withstand fast-paced high pressure work environment. * Successful track record in development and fundraising and leading individual and major gift campaigns, with the demonstrated capability to engage a wide range of community member/donors.

• History of having developed strategies to take an organization to the next stage of growth.

• Commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluations.

• Successful track record in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage volunteer teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage and operate within a budget.

• Past success working with a Board of Trustees with the ability to build and cultivate positive relationships with board members.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups and community entities.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with an emphasis in the area of not-for-profit management, the arts, design or other related field or equivalent work/life experience.

Key Responsibilities

Administration and Finance

• Works with the Board and staff to lead Orcas Center in setting overall direction and priorities, and develop and implement programmatic and organizational strategies, policies, and goals.

• Leads the organization’s financial management, human resources, administration, and operations; develops budgets and reporting standards; works with staff to maintain the organization’sfinancial and administrative well-being.

• In partnership with Board and staff, establish and implement fundraising goals; use staff’s and Boardmembers’ talents, resources, and ideas to enhance fundraising activities; enhances Board members’ ability to identify fundraising opportunities and encourage their ongoing participation as donors and solicitors.

• Ensures that sound financial, operational, and administrative policies and controls are in place and that funds are spent wisely.

• Ensures insurance policies are reviewed & renewed annually (D&O, liability, health, etc.).

• Ensures accurate completion of legal & IRS documents, including 990, annual registration, etc. Facilities * Ensures that the building is maintained.

• Develops and maintains an annual maintenance and repair plan and a 10-year maintenance and repair plan. * Makes capital improvement recommendations based on the 10-year repair plan.

• Secures funding for capital improvements through grants and fundraising.

Staffing and Volunteers

• Ensures internal communication and coordination among staff; evaluates staff performance; and recruits new staff when appropriate.

• Initiates and updates HR manual in conjunction with the Board.

• Distributes HR manual to all staff.

• Ensures that all staff & volunteers have completed required paperwork and are aware of and follow Orcas Center policies.

• Creates and revises policies in conjunction with the Board of Trustees as needed. Ensures annual completion of confidentiality and conflict of interest agreement by all staff, Board & volunteers.

• Regularly reviews and manages staff who report to ED and makes certain all staff receive regular reviews.

• Vets and manages any outside agencies contracting with Orcas Center.

• Ensures that all Independent Contractors have appropriate paperwork and contracts

Programming

• Ensures through effective supervision that day-to-day operations and programs are professionally and efficiently organized and administered.

• Works in collaboration with Artistic Director(s).

• Approves all programming selections balancing public support and artistic breadth.

• Ensures quality, effectiveness, and impact of Orcas Center programs.

• Advocates to the community and beyond about the importance of Arts programming.

• Works with community partners to collaborate and maintain strong relationships throughout the community.

Board

• Keeps the Board informed of operational goals and programs, staff, finances and funding developments

• Attends all Board meetings and regularly briefs the Board on the status of the organization in writing and verbally.

• Remains actively in touch with and well-informed about the Board’s activities.

• Provides information to help the Board formulate effective policies.

• Serves on all committees.

• Maintains on going communications with the Board.

• Ensures the organization and Board of Trustees is following best practices for non-profit operations, including having correct policies and procedures in place.

• Ensures that the board has the training to be an effective and high functioning non-profit board.

Fundraising and Community Engagement

• Represents Orcas Center in public speaking roles.

• Develops and executes annual fundraising calendar with the Director of Development.

• Builds and maintains relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization.

• Reports to the board on fundraising activities and contributions.

• Monitors and evaluates fundraising activities to ensure annual fundraising goals are being achieved.

• Fosters a culture of gratitude and inclusion within the organization.

• Works with community partners to collaborate and maintain strong relationships throughout the community.

• Identifies and writes grants for general operations and special projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $105,000