The BCA is seeking an Executive Director
Posted on June 28, 2011 in Uncategorized and has 0 comments
Seeking: Full Time Executive Director, Non-profit Arts Organization
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Available beginning October 1, 2011
Deadline: Screening of applications will begin September, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities: The Executive Director must have experience in arts administration and will be responsible for operations of the organization on a daily basis. He/she will report directly to the Board of Directors and be required to support and promote its Mission.
He/she will manage the opening of a new gallery space for the Brady Craft Alliance, including a Gift Shop. He/She will help procure exhibitions for this space and oversee the installation, publicity, and events that surround such exhibitions (including public and educational programs.)
He/She will cultivate key relationships with area arts communities and have a familiarity with non-profit governance. Grant writing and involvement in fundraising events are expected with a focus on securing corporate and major donor funds.
The Executive Director will be required to manage the budget with responsibilities such as filing legal reports, monitoring cash flow, and acquiring and maintaining revenue streams. He/She will hire staff, supervise volunteers, and supervise the Gift Shop.
The Executive Director must have strong leadership and communication skills. Experience in the non-profit industry is desirable but not required.
Mission: Brady Craft Alliance is a young non-profit arts organization whose mission is to Encourage the Art of Craft. Our goal is to create a craft community that will facilitate partnerships with artists, collectors, curators, museums and educators alike and furnish educational opportunities for public awareness of contemporary fine craft.
Background: BCA is a non-profit community arts organization inspired by an historic arts district developing just north of downtown Tulsa. The Brady Arts District is home to galleries, restaurants, museums, the University of Tulsa and the Tulsa Visual Arts Center. It will feature a central park for art events as well as family enjoyment; lofts and studios for artists. It is becoming a destination for all ages and is helping to urbanize our downtown.
The Brady Craft Alliance is proud to be a part of this development as it champions the traditions of fine handiwork in Oklahoma as expressed in contemporary craft.
Application: Please submit to:
Myra Block
Brady Craft Alliance
427 S. Boston, #711
Tulsa, OK 74103
myra@bradycraftalliance.org