Position: Managing Director
Company: Ball & Socket Arts, Inc
Location: Cheshire, CT
Reporting to: Executive Director
About the Company: Ball & Socket Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are beginning full-time programming in the summer of 2022 while simultaneously continuing to raise funds for developing the remaining historic factory buildings.
During our Phase 1 programming, we will offer curated gallery shows, changing mural installations, a writer's workshop, outdoor concerts, marketplaces, commissions, artist lectures, and other related activities and programming.
About the role: We are looking for someone with a deep passion for arts, historic preservation, community engagement, and creative placemaking. The Managing Director will be the chief administrator, in charge of all aspects of organizational well-being, including but not limited to overseeing communications, organizational systems, budgets and finances, development and grant writing, marketing and outreach, staff coordination, board development, and communications. The Managing Director will actively partner with the Executive Director to support the vision, mission, and work of BaSA. An ideal candidate will welcome the challenge of building an organization from the ground up.
This position offers an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of the transformation of this historic 150-year-old manufacturing facility into a vibrant environment of discovery, learning, and community engagement with a focus on contemporary art, arts-related community organizations, and a venue for music, theater, and the humanities. This position has been created and is funded with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Organizational:
Financial and Fundraising:
Board of Directors Liaison:
Additional Responsibilities:
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in the arts or three years of experience managing a nonprofit organization.
Credentials/experience in arts administration, nonprofit management, business, or a related field are important.
Candidate should demonstrate:
Previous Experience and/or Degrees:
Nonprofit Management, Arts Management/Administration, Project Management
Physical Requirements:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to apply for this position.
Ball & Socket Arts, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
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