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Villa Terrace Art Museum

Executive Director

Villa Terrace Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244


VILLA TERRACE ART MUSEUM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Executive Director

REPORTS TO:

Villa Terrace Board of Directors

The Villa Terrace Art Museum seeks an Executive Director who will be an inspirational and capable leader, guiding the museum with a vision that reflects both artistic excellence and community engagement. We seek a passionate advocate for the arts, a skilled administrator, and a dynamic fundraiser who will inspire others to support our mission. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative spirit, a deep appreciation for our unique setting and collection, and a commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Museum’s Executive Director serves as chief executive and development officer, primary organizational spokesperson and, directly and through staff support, is responsible for the daily operations of the Villa Terrace Art Museum. The Executive Director advances the organization’s mission through exceptional leadership and initiative.

Key Duties include:

Generating contributed income – individual and corporate giving, and grant writing to foundations and government agencies

Financial oversight and sound fiscal management

Develop and manage annual and multi-year budgets

Earned income generation – admission and membership fees, store income

Develop, present and advocate for capital improvement budgets

Interface with accounting and payroll services and auditor

Program development

Outreach – public relations including community and neighborhood relations, Milwaukee County liaison, educational partnerships, etc. Serves as a representative and positive spokesperson for Villa Terrace.

Coordinating communication among the staff, Board, Events Manager, Friends Group; and serving as principal liaison among these groups

Hiring, leading and supervising staff and managing their professional development

Supporting Board leadership

Prepares board materials and attends Board Meetings

Serves as the point person for inquiries from Board members

Assist with board strategic planning – programmatic and organizational

Essential Qualifications:

Passion for the arts, community engagement, historical building preservation and gardens

Exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence, comfortable public speaker

Previous fundraising experience working with donors, corporate sponsors, grant writing organizations, and earned income generation; experience working with major donors in the Milwaukee metro area preferred

Ability to read and understand financial statements and manage cash and budgets

Ability to effectively interface with media, funders, elected officials, artists, donors and volunteers

Leadership experience, initiative and sound judgment, organized, hands-on problem solver

Can handle flexible working schedule, including some weekends and evenings

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field

Excellent computer skills

Compensation:

$70-80k, with benefits

Please email cover letter and resume to

villaterracejobs@gmail.com

by close of business on Friday, December 6, 2024.

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