The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) of Ithaca, NY is seeking a dynamic Executive Director. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership qualities, effective communication skills and a deep appreciation of arts education. The Executive Director will be responsible for working with skilled faculty members, overseeing high-quality courses in music, dance and visual arts, managing CSMA's financial affairs, community engagement, and fundraising efforts. The Executive Director will lead a dedicated team of board, staff and faculty members to achieve the organization’s mission and goals.
Program Planning and Implementation
- Manage the delivery of strong cultural and artistic programs to the Ithaca community as well as to diverse populations.
- Oversee daily operations of the organization through its staff and faculty by assuring quality delivery of all CSMA’s programs.
- Recruit and build strong relationships with highly skilled faculty members.
Board of Trustees
- Work under the direction of the Board of Trustees and with other stakeholders to achieve CSMA’s goals.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees and committees to assess and address key issues affecting the organization in a timely manner.
- Ensure the Board’s involvement in CSMA’s sustainability.
- Develop and manage the Board’s recruitment structure.
Staff Management
- Build and lead an effective team that’s dedicated to fulfilling the organization’s mission through successful programs and community engagement.
- Establish and communicate a strong culture that attracts and retains people while driving the organization’s mission.
- Recruit, supervise and evaluate CSMA staff.
Fundraising and Financial Management
- Work with the Board of Trustees to meet annual fundraising goals by securing financial support from foundations, corporations, individual donors and government funding sources.
- Oversee timely preparation of the annual operating budget.
- Monitor CSMA’s expenses and revenues and develop action plans to address expenses and/or revenues that are not in line with the annual budget.
- Ensure that accurate monthly financial reports are presented to the Board of Trustees.
Communications and Outreach
- Promote awareness of the organization by overseeing a broad-based communication and marketing campaign that reaches diverse and underserved communities.
- Oversee communication efforts, including CSMA’s website, marketing collaterals, and social media.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships to further increase community awareness and expand programs.
- Develop a broad knowledge of area arts institutions and explore collaborative relationships.
Facilities
- Oversee the uses, regular maintenance and improvements to the CSMA building.
- Ensure that the building is accessible, open for faculty and community use.
- A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in management, preferably with nonprofit organizations.
- Deep appreciation of the arts and the local community.
- Excellent communication skills with strong understanding of public relations, marketing, and outreach to diverse and underserved communities.
- Proven success working with a board of directors, staff teams and volunteers.
- Experience in nonprofit fundraising through grants, donor outreach and corporate support.
- Experience in managing budgets.
- Strong computer skills.
CSMA offers an annual full-time salary in the $70,000-$80,000 range. Benefits include health insurance and personal leave time. This is not a remote work position. The Executive Director is expected to work at the CSMA offices and live in the region once they assume the position.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references by November 30, 2023, to [email protected].
CSMA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures.