The President & CEO will partner with and report to the board of directors in advancing the programs, visibility, and impact of the Center. This includes leading strategic planning and community engagement activities, overseeing marketable and meaningful programs, spearheading revenue enhancement and capitalization efforts, embracing educational and outreach activities, cultivating employee commitment and longevity, and guiding overall business operations for long-term sustainability. As both an aspirational and inspirational public leader, the President & CEO will be the organizationâs primary spokesperson in clearly communicating the Center Experience, advancing its public image, and increasing brand awareness regionally and nationally. The President & CEO will identify key stakeholders, cultivate meaningful relationships, and exemplify an organizational culture embedded in collaboration and community service.
⢠Drive the creation of a new strategic plan and community engagement process, determine capitalization needs, and ensure a mission-based approach in achieving the overall vision.
⢠Explore the regional market, political landscape, and demographic trends to identify a course of action that addresses future projects and programs.
⢠Create collaborative alliances and partnerships that result in future services for an array of diverse and inclusive audiences.
⢠Welcome opportunities to celebrate programs and support educational activities.
⢠Embrace entrepreneurial approaches beyond traditional business models.
⢠Perform other strategic visioning and program oversight responsibilities as needed.
⢠Communicate major initiatives and serve as the organizationâs primary spokesperson to the community, donors, media, political leaders, and other stakeholders.
⢠Collaborate with community influencers, government officials, and arts advocates in attaining beneficial community outcomes.
⢠Convey relevant, concise, and timely information to the board so it can fulfill both its policy and decision-making responsibilities.
⢠Collaborate with the Board Chair to support board members in fulfilling their governance roles and ambassador responsibilities for the organization.
⢠Guide and support the talents and connections of the board, inspire their involvement, and ensure strong fiscal support for the organization.
⢠Develop opportunities for board prospecting, cultivation, and recruitment in alignment with active participation and commitment to the organizationâs mission and programs.
⢠Guide board member orientation, education, and engagement with appropriate committee support to maximize their commitment.
⢠Determine ways to celebrate the successes of individual board members and the collective board, recognizing their voluntary contribution of time and their investment in the organizationâs future.
⢠Perform other community engagement and board governance responsibilities as needed.
⢠Lead the strategy for and oversee the implementation of how to best increase philanthropic annual, capital, endowment, and other financial resources.
⢠Increase corporate sponsorships, foundation support, and government investment in the Center.
⢠Oversee a marketing and communication strategy that maximizes ticket sales, rental revenues, paid tuitions, and other earned revenues.
⢠Ensure effective short- and long-term financial plans with accountability for accurate budget development, reporting, and monitoring.
⢠Advocate for arts funding and policy with elected city, county, state, and federal officials.
⢠Perform other revenue maximization and financial resiliency responsibilities as needed.
⢠Oversee, advise, and guide key executives in entertainment, operations, finance, development, marketing, and education and outreach areas.
⢠Recommend staffing structures, facilitate employee retention strategies, and maintain an environment where diverse individuals provide various skills, abilities, and cultural competencies to achieve common goals.
⢠Mentor an experienced team of professionals who deliver the high-quality experience expected by audiences and artists alike.
⢠Design management accountability measures that also address questions and concerns in keeping with a safe work environment.
⢠Embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion as a key factor in future audience development, board participation, and workforce vibrancy.
⢠Perform other executive leadership and mentoring responsibilities as needed.