Good Hart Artist Residency – Executive Director
If you are interested in applying please email your resume in PDF format to jobs@goodhartartistresidency.org.
Position Description – Executive Director
Good Hart Artist Residency is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization located in Good Hart, Michigan. The mission of the Good Hart Artist Residency is to nurture artists, writers, and composers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines by providing artist residency and community engagement opportunities in the unique and inspiring landscape of Northern Michigan.
The Executive Director position is a full time salaried position that is responsible for managing the year-round operations of the artist residency program.
The duties of the Executive Director include:
- Day to day operation of the artist residency program
- Fundraising/Development
- Development and implementation of community engagement events working with other area nonprofits and local schools
- Development and management of volunteers
- Management of the website and social media accounts
- Marketing of the program and events
- Management of the open calls for artists and the recruitment and coordination of jurors
- Budget and financial management in coordination with the board of directors
- Management of part-time staff and contractors
- Participation in Board of Directors, and Community Advisory meetings
The ideal candidate for this position will have a background in the arts and/or nonprofit administration, successful development/fundraising experience, and experience in event planning and facilitation. Candidates should have the following skills:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Fundraising experience
- Grant writing experience
- Event planning experience
- Proficient with computers and online applications (Google Workspace, WordPress, Canva, Mailchimp, Quickbooks, Instagram, Facebook)
- Experience managing social media accounts
Work is primarily remote but the candidate must be able to attend on average 4-5 events a month in the Northwest Michigan area, and at the residency in Good Hart (25 minutes north of Harbor Springs). Some evening and weekend work is required for the facilitation of events and meetings. Ideal candidates will reside in or near Emmet County.
Full time position – $60,000 – $75,000 per year depending on experience.
Benefits negotiable
Good Hart Artist Residency is an equal opportunity employer. We shall not discriminate and will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, Board membership, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, or for any other discriminatory reason.