Artistree is hiring: Executive Director
Artistree Community Arts Center is a nonpro organization dedicated to providing joyful, meaningful, and accessible experiences in the visual arts, movement, theatre, music, and more for community members of all ages and abilities. Through year-round classes, workshops, performances, gallery exhibitions, camps, and special events, Artistree nurtures creative expression and builds community through the arts. A core tenet of our mission is equitable access to the arts regardless of financial circumstances.
Executive Director
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of the organization, including programs, administration, finance, and external relations. Reporting to and working in close partnership with the Founder, the ED ensures the efective execution of Artistree’s mission through sound organizational leadership, operational excellence, and meaningful community connection.
This role serves as the primary public representative of Artistree, cultivating relationships with donors, partners, and the broader community to advance the organization’s visibility, impact, and long-term sustainability. As the organization’s sole senior leader for staf, the ED also maintains close and consistent engagement with team members across all functions, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, alignment with organizational goals, and a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Vision: Develop and implement long-term strategic plans in collaboration with the Founder and Board to refine and grow the Center’s artistic, educational, and community programming. Work closely with the Founding Executive Director and Board to set priorities, annual budgets, and provide timely updates on organizational performance.
- Program Oversight & Development: Partner with artistic, education, and program directors/instructors to maintain and enhance program excellence and outreach eforts, including classes, camps, performances, exhibits, and special events. Promote program innovation, community responsiveness, and equitable access in all oferings.
- Resource & Financial Management: Oversee budgeting and financial planning; ensure sound financial practices and compliance with nonprofit standards. Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and community partners to support organizational fundraising and secure and diversify revenue streams.
- Operational and Staf Leadership: Provide leadership to staf, and foster a positive workplace culture rooted in inclusion, respect, collaboration, and artistic exploration. Oversee day-to-day operations of Artistree’s campus facilities and programs. Maintain, develop, and enhance operational systems, policies, and procedures to support efciency and sustainability.
- Communications & Community Engagement: Serve as the principal spokesperson and representative for Artistree. Serve as a visible advocate for the arts and Artistree’s mission across the Upper Valley and beyond; build relationships with artists, educators, funders, community partners, and civic leaders to elevate Artistree’s regional profile. Support marketing eforts with clear messaging about Artistree’s mission, impact, programs, and events.
Qualifications & Experience Required
- Ten+/- years of demonstrated leadership/management experience in a nonprofit arts organization, cultural institution, museum or related field with diverse program oferings.
- Strong strategic, financial, HR and operational management skills.
- Proven track record in fundraising, revenue generation, budget development/control and developing community partnerships.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
- Passion for community arts, creative education, and inclusive access to the arts.
Preferred
- Experience in arts management and arts education, gallery/exhibition management, performing arts administration, and/or music and theatre operations.
- Background in program development that engages diverse audiences.
- Experience working with cross-sector stakeholder groups.
- The ideal candidate will exhibit core competencies in: visionary and strategic thinking; inclusive leadership and team-building; community and donor relationship development; financial and operational stewardship; fundraising; efective communicator and advocate for the arts.
Work Environment & Commitment
- This position is based in South Pomfret, VT, and may require occasional evenings and weekends for events, performances, and community engagements.
- Commitment to Artistree’s values of accessibility, inclusion, and artistic empowerment.
- Compensation Range: This is a full-time, exempt position, with salary range $85,000 – $100,000 plus a competitive benefits package.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to [email protected]. Applications will be evaluated as they are received, with interviews to be scheduled after July 1.
To learn more about Artistree, please visit: artistreevt.org.