Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Spruill Center for the Arts
- Employer
- Spruill Center for the Arts, Inc.
- Location
- Dunwoody, Georgia
- Closing date
- Nov 29, 2019
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- Focus Areas
- Arts / Culture / Humanities
- Job Function
- Accounting / Finance, Advocacy / Lobbying, Development / Fundraising, Executive / Senior Management
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Degree Level
- Bachelors
- Willingness to Travel
- up to 25%
- Experience Level
- Executive
Job Details
POSITION DESCRIPTION: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Article X (Ten) of the Spruill Center for the Arts By-Laws:
X.1 There shall be a Chief Executive Officer who shall carry out the day-to-day business operations, affairs, and administrative functions of the Corporation.
X.2 The Chief Executive Officer shall report to the President of the Board of Directors.
X.3 Employment of, and any contract with, the Chief executive Officer shall be recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by a majority of the Board of Directors present at a general or Special Meeting with a quorum. The Chief Executive Officer shall be employed and terminated by a majority vote of the Board of Directors and shall be employed by the Corporation under a contract and terms approved by the Board of Directors.
X.4 The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the employees of the Corporation and by the advanced consent of the majority vote of the Executive Committee, shall employ and terminate the Corporation’s employees. Any contracts of employment with the Corporation’s employees shall be first approved by the vote of a majority of the Executive Committee.
X.5 The Chief Executive Officer shall consult with the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and carry out the policies, programs, purposes, and directives of the Corporation as determined by the Board of Directors.
X.6 The Chief Executive Officer shall be a non-voting ex officio member of the Board of Directors and all of the Corporation’s committees, excluding the Nominating Committee or the Executive Committee.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in art, education, or related field – or equivalent experience
- Experience in corporate, foundation, and/or non-profit fundraising
- Knowledge of giving practices of Atlanta area corporations and foundations
- Passion for the arts, art education, and adult continuing education
- Superior organization and personnel management skills
- Political Savvy
- Ability to manage many diverse projects at one time
- Ability to work with many different groups with varied agendas
- Ability to work with little or no direction
- Superior speaking and writing skills
- Experience in grant writing and marketing
- Experience in budgeting, utilizing financial information, and managing organizational finances
DUTIES
- Plan, initiate and implement fundraising strategies to support Capital Building Campaigns and ongoing instructional and exhibition programs:
-- Establish funding priorities and strategies
-- Balance fundraising opportunities with Rent Revenue designated funds
-- Determine and develop corporate connections for direct solicitation
-- Call on corporations, foundations, and other potential contributors
-- Solicit grants and other contributions
-- Procure sponsorships for exhibitions, special events, and building projects
- Plan, organize, and direct the implementation of policies to run the organization:
-- Establish and review operating procedures
-- Report regularly to the Board of Directors regarding all aspects of operations
-- Attend and participate in all Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings (except for Executive Sessions)
-- Coordinate organizational planning
-- Work with the Board to develop long-range planning for the organization
-- Develop short-range goals
-- Supervise implementation of short and long-range goals
-- Oversee financial operations and legal compliance
-- With accounting and department directors, prepare Budget for Board review and approval
-- Approve expenditures within limits of Board-approved Budget
-- Sign contracts
-- Monitor personnel matters with Administration Director
-- Supervise Administration Director, Gallery Director, Ceramics Director, and Marketing/Public Relations Manager
-- Monitor departments’ operations and review progress regularly
-- Support the annual independent audit
-- Monitor tax and other legal requirements with Administration Director and accounting
-- Monitor cash flow and expenditures to ensure organization’s fiscal well-being.
- Support Public Relations Activities
-- Speak for the Center to the public, to the media, and to other organizations
-- Promote the Center through speaking engagements and media interviews
-- Approve all Center materials with PR implications
- Manage the Center’s relationship with City of Dunwoody and DeKalb County governments
-- Deal with issues regarding Education Center facility operations with the City of Dunwoody, including expansion of the building to accommodate Spruill Center growth
-- Communicate with the Mayor and City Council about the Center’s mission and service to the community, Metro Atlanta, and beyond
-- Keep DeKalb County Government informed about the Center’s operations, mission, and service to the county.
-- Be responsible for obtaining the annual DeKalb County Major Arts Center support grant
- Represent the organization in all dealings with other organizations, arts centers, arts funders, and foundations.
Company
The Spruill Center for the Arts has been a cornerstone of the metro Atlanta arts community for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to fostering creativity and social connections through the arts by offering a diverse visual arts program for students of all ages and skill levels and by providing a platform for artists to share their talents through exhibitions, sales, and instructional opportunities.
In early January 2024, our commitment to growth became evident as we expanded our facilities by an additional 8,300 square feet, encompassing classrooms, studios, and event rental spaces. This expansion represents a significant stride in our dedication to providing enhanced opportunities in the arts for our community and beyond.
- Website
- https://www.spruillarts.org/
- Telephone
- 770-394-3447
- Location
-
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody
GA
30338
United States
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