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The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC), in Gloucester, Massachusetts, is seeking a part-time (around 30 hours/week) Director to join our team and lead our nonprofit organization and art galleries. The Director will have overall operational responsibility for implementing the Mission of the Rocky Neck Art Colony. He or she will have the skills and responsibility for working within the organizational structure of RNAC to engage and motivate volunteers and staff, assure that budget and fiscal guidelines are maintained, oversee marketing and public relations for RNAC programs, partner with colleagues in other arts and community organizations, and accept other roles as developed by the Executive Committee.
The new Director will play a crucial role in working with the Executive Committee and Board of RNAC to create a sustainable volunteer and paid staffing structure for the organization. Accordingly, this person will improve management efficiencies and address operational matters effectively. This position reports to the Executive Committee.
The Director is responsible for managing budgets and providing regular reporting on membership, funding, staffing and volunteer recruitment to the RNAC Executive Committee and Board. In addition, the Director will communicate regularly with the vibrant community of 300 RNAC members on key topics such as RNAC activities, membership events and opportunities, and volunteer recruitment activities. The Director will play a crucial role in driving RNAC towards its Strategic Plan by creating and implementing road maps for marketing, new resources and membership engagement.
The Director will work with various volunteer committees and partner organizations to ensure the RNAC maintains its position as a prominent arts leader.
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For consideration, please email your resume, cover letter and references to RNAC.search@gmail.com.
Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) is a financially stable 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization. Its mission is to connect creativity and community, and to build on a rich heritage to ensure the future and excellence of the arts.
RNAC is located on Rocky Neck, a peninsula within the working harbor of Gloucester, Massachusetts. It is known for its exceptional geographic beauty, its unique and penetrating light, a rich cultural history, and a spirited and supportive community. Rocky Neck has been designated as a Cultural District by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
The centerpiece to Rocky Neck is The Cultural Center, a former church now owned by RNAC, which serves as a community centerhosting art exhibitions, lectures and workshops, and a variety of gatherings. RNAC operates two other nearby galleries, providing its 300 members with exhibition opportunities. Our website is rockyneckartcolony.org.