Strategy

• Serve as a visionary leader in realizing the strategic plan that integrates programming and educational activities consistent with the mission, vision, and values of AcA.
• Establish a broad public image for the organization, clearly articulating the needs of and long- term impacts on the community it serves.
• Drive high-quality educational outreach programs designed to engage the community in the future of the arts for the long-term benefit of the communities served by AcA.
• Oversee the evaluation, planning, scheduling, and management of a diverse array of programming activities.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with new and existing organizations to present and promote a range of artists and an eclectic mix of individual and thematic programs in the theater and multiple galleries.
• Negotiate mutually beneficial agreements while adapting to change and moving beyond obstacles without delay.

Community Engagement

• Lead efforts to embrace diversity and inclusion as a key element of community engagement in audience development, workforce vitality, board participation, vendor access, and programming.
• Create and maintain strong ties with community decision makers, government leaders, resident companies, and the arts community in achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Utilize a transparent leadership approach in coordination with the board of directors, committees, community partners, resident companies, donors, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Affirm AcA's role in the ecosystem of a vital regional arts community with multiple constituents and develop relationships that enhance the goals of that larger community.
• Serve as a key spokesperson and advocate for the arts community, arts education, and AcA's work at local, regional, and national levels.

Financial Strategy

• Guide the strategy and oversee its implementation to increase financial resources through annual, capital, planned giving, and endowment fundraising activities.
• Inspire corporate sponsorship opportunities, foundation and government grants, and special campaigns to maintain AcA's investment in a thriving arts and culture sector.
• Enhance, structure, and guide a marketing and communication strategy that maximizes ticket sales, rental revenues, and other earned revenue opportunities.

Board Governance

• Proactively support the board’s efforts in identification, cultivation, and recruitment of diverse members.
• Effectively orient, mentor, and engage board members in their fundraising and community ambassadorship roles.
• Provide concise, relevant, and timely information to the board so it can fulfill its policy and decision-making responsibilities.

Management and Operations

• Supervise a diverse staff, including professional, creative, technical, clerical, maintenance, and volunteer workers, to ensure patrons, artists, and community members have a welcoming and high-quality experience.
• Hire, train, mentor, evaluate, and create accountability measures for staff and volunteers while actively addressing their concerns in creating a balanced work environment.
• Recommend staffing levels, facilitate employee development, and maintain an environment where diverse individuals bring various talents, skills, and cultural competencies together to achieve common goals.
• Monitor performing, visual, and operations personnel to ensure that the organizational policies are efficient and effective in resource utilization.

Qualified applicants will have experience in relevant nonprofit and business administration principles, practices, and techniques. This includes high-level responsibilities incorporating major gift fundraising, earned revenue maximization, and associated initiatives in overall fiscal responsibility.

A minimum of five years of directly related senior managerial experience for a multi-faceted performing arts facility’s programming, operations, and administration activities is preferred.

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is required. A master’s degree in business, public administration, arts administration, or a related field is preferred.

Please email a letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments to Board of Directors Chairman Olivia Regard at resumes@acadianacenterforthearts.org on or before June 30, 2018.

• Thorough knowledge of the operation and functions of technical equipment: lighting, sound, rigging, computer networks and media equipment, etc., as well as maintenance and repair of same equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of safety rules and practices pertaining to backstage theatre work; and ability to train others in safety measures to ensure compliance with industry best practices, as well as applicable codes and regulations.
• Exceptional ability to adapt to a fast paced, frequently changing work environment.
• Ability to engage effectively with internal and external space users (of various knowledge levels) to advance events and prepare spaces to best serve the client’s needs, while maintaining strong customer service values with kindness and respect.
• Strong employee management and supervision skills.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, climb stairs and ladders, work long hours, and have a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, general email, communication, and calendar systems, and standard theater production programs.
• Minimum one year of related experience required.
• Valid driver’s license.