Executive Director

Responsible for the overall leadership and management of The 418 Project, accountable for the organization's performance, mission and vision, team, finances, programming, marketing, public/government relations, and compliance. Full time, 30+ hours/week depending on seasonal projects.

Organizational Leadership: 15%

• Responsible for mission and vision of the organization: work with stakeholders including board, team, artists and users to responsibly create and respond to environmental challenges and opportunities, maximizing the org’s success
• Review MVV every 5 years with board, drive strategic and other planning processes to ensure MVV is updated, responsive and effective
• Through regular (annual) reviews with admin and board, ensure hiring, rental and development practices are in alignment with org MVV
• Oversees compliance of org functions at all legal and mission levels
• Board Relations: works closely with Board Chair to maintain a strong relationship with the board of directors, providing regular updates and seeking guidance
• With the Building Engineer and Operations Coordinator, oversees the safety and function of building systems and allocation of facilities resources
• Responsible for staffing, hiring development and compensation
• Oversees budgeting to ensure organization runs in the black through wise, strategic allocation of financial resources
• Work with (Treasurer) CPA, senior bookkeeper, and finance coordinator to ensure accurate, timely execution of books, taxes, and grant reports
• Oversees financial reporting to BoD
• Prepare for the future by maintaining healthy financial reserves
• Oversees fund development, accountable for fundraising

Team Management: 25%

• Creates a respectful, positive team environment through group planning and strategic listening
• Supports team members in professional growth and development
• Builds individual and team capacity, allocates staff time effectively
• Responsible for regular employee evaluations
• Ensures a safe and productive work environment, including oversight of HR, consent practices and personnel org policies
• Hires team members (create job posts, interview)
• Creates an outstanding work environment, including monetary and non-monetary compensation
• Liaises with BoD employee relations representative
• Builds an effective succession plan so the org can succeed upon the ED’s retirement

Marketing/Public Relations: 20%

• Oversees marketing, including social media, advertising, brand development and all other communications to ensure accurate, positive and effective messaging
• Creates and develops personal relationships with government, local and regional individuals of influence, grantors, prospective and current donors to ensure robust information flows and organizational opportunities
• Monitors global, regional and local conditions to make sure the org is on track as a leadership entity in our field
• Accountable for the functioning of the org CRM, ensures best practices to maximize internal and external relationships (with Finance Coordinator)

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: 5%

• With the Finance Coordinator, responsible for compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• With the support of BoD, create legally compliant documents such as waivers, fiscal sponsorship agreements and other contracts
• Responsible for grant reporting, with support of Finance Coordinator

Programming 20%

• Oversee responsible use of 418 facility to uphold org MVV
• Proactively recruit and develop 418 Creative Team
• Work with the Creative Team to produce a diverse and thriving calendar of events
• Work between renters to connect communities

Essential

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit organizations, with at least 2 years in an executive or senior management role
• Proven track record of organizational leadership including strategic planning, mission-driven decision making, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working effectively with a board of directors, including regular reporting, collaborative governance, and navigating organizational transitions
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining healthy organizational culture, particularly in creative or…