Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Executive Director – HOPE Center for the Arts, Irvine, CA
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Executive Director – HOPE Center for the Arts, Irvine, CA
ABOUT HOPE CENTER FOR THE ARTSHOPE Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering disabled adult artists, particularly those with intellectual disabilities, through their core values of Freedom to Create, Inclusion, Respect, Community, and Acceptance. The organization’s roots trace back to a remarkable encounter when special education music teacher Doris Walker discovered the extraordinary musical talent of Paul Kuehn, a young man with autism, leading to the formation of the Hi HOPEs band and the creation of HOPE Center for the Arts.ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Executive Director at HOPE Center for the Arts is crucial for empowering adults with intellectual disabilities through the arts. Responsibilities include realizing the organization’s vision, overseeing operations, and embodying core values of respect, inclusion, and community. The ideal candidate should have recent experience serving the intellectually/developmentally disabled community, familiarity with compliance authorities like regional centers, an interest in the arts, and ties to the Irvine community.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESOrganizational Strategy and Leadership• Inspires organizational success, fostering a culture of efficiency and effectiveness among staff, community partners, and Board members while upholding the organization’s founding principles.• Collaborates with the Board and team to formulate and execute a strategic plan that prioritizes expansion of programs and resource development.• Leads financial planning, forecasting, and analytics to align the financial strategy with the broader vision and strategic objectives.Fundraising• Enhances relationships with partners like the Regional Center to align programs for referrals.• Strengthens fundraising events and social media campaigns to increase funding opportunities.• Cultivates strategic partnerships with foundations and corporations to bolster financial support.Community Engagement• Spearheads inventive community-building initiatives to enhance the visibility of HOPE Center for the Arts.• Serves as the official spokesperson for HOPE Center for the Arts at media engagements and public events.Financial Management• Exercises oversight over all financial aspects of the organization, including budget maintenance and expenditure approvals.• Assures compliance with contractual obligations and agreements.QUALIFICATIONS• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; a master’s degree is highly desirable.• Approximately 5-10 years of recent experience serving intellectually challenged, developmentally disabled, or neurodivergent individuals.• Experience overseeing a budget of $500,000 or more.• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSThis is a fractional position with the salary range of $85,000 – $100,000. Benefits offered may include medical, dental, and vision. PTO consisting of vacation and sick leave.HOPE Center for the Arts is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.To apply:
https://apptrkr.com/4693547
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ABOUT HOPE CENTER FOR THE ARTSHOPE Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering disabled adult artists, particularly those with intellectual disabilities, through their core values of Freedom to Create, Inclusion, Respect, Community, and Acceptance. The organization’s roots trace back to a remarkable encounter when special education music teacher Doris Walker discovered the extraordinary musical talent of Paul Kuehn, a young man with autism, leading to the formation of the Hi HOPEs band and the creation of HOPE Center for the Arts.ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Executive Director at HOPE Center for the Arts is crucial for empowering adults with intellectual disabilities through the arts. Responsibilities include realizing the organization’s vision, overseeing operations, and embodying core values of respect, inclusion, and community. The ideal candidate should have recent experience serving the intellectually/developmentally disabled community, familiarity with compliance authorities like regional centers, an interest in the arts, and ties to the Irvine community.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESOrganizational Strategy and Leadership• Inspires organizational success, fostering a culture of efficiency and effectiveness among staff, community partners, and Board members while upholding the organization’s founding principles.• Collaborates with the Board and team to formulate and execute a strategic plan that prioritizes expansion of programs and resource development.• Leads financial planning, forecasting, and analytics to align the financial strategy with the broader vision and strategic objectives.Fundraising• Enhances relationships with partners like the Regional Center to align programs for referrals.• Strengthens fundraising events and social media campaigns to increase funding opportunities.• Cultivates strategic partnerships with foundations and corporations to bolster financial support.Community Engagement• Spearheads inventive community-building initiatives to enhance the visibility of HOPE Center for the Arts.• Serves as the official spokesperson for HOPE Center for the Arts at media engagements and public events.Financial Management• Exercises oversight over all financial aspects of the organization, including budget maintenance and expenditure approvals.• Assures compliance with contractual obligations and agreements.QUALIFICATIONS• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; a master’s degree is highly desirable.• Approximately 5-10 years of recent experience serving intellectually challenged, developmentally disabled, or neurodivergent individuals.• Experience overseeing a budget of $500,000 or more.• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSThis is a fractional position with the salary range of $85,000 – $100,000. Benefits offered may include medical, dental, and vision. PTO consisting of vacation and sick leave.HOPE Center for the Arts is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.To apply:
https://apptrkr.com/4693547
#J-18808-Ljbffr