Seeking Executive Director

Send applications to jobs@bronxriverart.org.

Position overview
The Executive Director ensures BRAC fulfills its mission to be a culturally-diverse, multi-arts, organization providing a forum for community, artists, and youth to transform creativity into vision. BRAC’s Education, Exhibitions, Artist Studios, and Presenting Programs cultivate leadership and development stewardship of natural resources, including the Bronx River.

The Executive Director partners with the board and staff to build organizational vitality through adaptable systems and processes, diverse and sustainable revenue streams, impactful programming, and community engagement. The position reports to the Board of Directors and oversees full-time and part-time staff. This is a full-time, exempt position. 

BRAC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities
Operations and financial management
Develop responsible fiscal practices through multi-year financial goals, annual budgets, and cash flow projections
Carefully monitor revenue and expenses throughout the fiscal year
Oversee fiscal management activities, ensuring effective internal controls 
Work with staff to prepare accurate and complete financial statements; complete annual audited financial statements
Ensure compliance with all accounting, reporting, filings, record keeping, and HR-related requirements

Strategic visioning and leadership
Uphold a shared strategic vision in line with BRAC’s mission, history, and values
Create long-range direction and strategic goals with board, staff and relevant stakeholdersDrive a communications strategy to attract donors, partners and program participants
Maintain a deep understanding of the nonprofit arts sector; take leadership roles in advocating for access to the arts and art education in the Bronx

Board development and fundraising
Build an annual fundraising plan incorporating grant-writing, major donors, earned income and events that engages staff and board in abundantly resourcing BRAC
Cultivate a transparent working relationship with the board, keeping them engaged and informed about opportunities, liabilities, and successes
Set a regular meeting calendar, and establish efficient communication and reporting mechanisms
Support the board in developing itself to be a diverse and dynamic body with fresh perspectives and key areas of expertise

Program excellence and community development
–Position BRAC as a resource in the Bronx through excellent programming that is mission-aligned and reflective of current best practices and community needs
Develop systems and utilize data-based tools to evaluate programs 
Engage with community leaders to understand and address the needs of the Bronx residents
Collaborate with other mission-aligned organizations to innovate, solve common problems, and develop joint programming

Culture and people 
–Embed equity, diversity, inclusion, and access in every area of the organization’s culture and operations
–Build a cohesive and collaborative team environment among staff
–Create policies and systems that embody the organization’s values and support BRAC in hiring and retaining talented, diverse staff
–Facilitate relationship-building between board and staff, ensuring open communication, reciprocal learning, and alignment.

Facility management
Oversee the facility, ensuring safety and functionality
Plan and fund routine maintenance and capital improvement projects
Supervise facilities staff and contractors
Oversee the development of maintenance policies and procedures

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred (latter can be substituted for two years professional experience in the field)
Minimum of 5 years experience in the nonprofit sector with evidence in nonprofit management, fundraising, and leading community-based arts and exhibition programs 
A clear artistic vision for community-based arts education and exhibitions 
Demonstrated experience in developing community partnerships that support access to arts, art education, social and environmental justice 
Demonstrated success in fundraising
Demonstrated experience with board development
Success in leading nonprofits in multicultural, multilingual environments

Preferred qualifications
Spanish proficiency
Experience with community outreach and engagement
Knowledge of the Bronx, BRAC partners and work experience in NYC 
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment; ability to problem solve quickly

Compensation
The base annual salary is 80,000–85,000 USD. Increases will be considered contingent on financial capacity. Benefits include 3 weeks of paid vacation, 8 holidays, up to 10 days sick days and 3 personal days annually. Health benefits are provided. 

To apply 
Submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to jobs@bronxriverart.org by January 8, 2025.