Maryland Institute College of Art
Director, Baltimore Creative Accelerators Network (BCAN)
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
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Job Title:Director, Baltimore Creatives Acceleration Network (BCAN)
Department:BCAN
Division:People, Belonging & Culture
FLSA Status:Exempt
Reports to:Senior Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Work Schedule:Office hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schedule may be adjusted based on departmental needs or requirements.
Union:N/A
Grade Level:9
Salary Range:$76,100 - $98,900
Position Summary:The Director serves as the team leader and advocate for entrepreneurial support of diverse creatives and an equitable creative economy for MICA’s BCAN program. The Director is responsible for working with a team to engage a broad and diverse group of creatives throughout the city and connect resources, training, and opportunity to assist in developing, launching, and growing enterprises in Baltimore. MICA’s BCAN program serves all creative entrepreneurs in the city at the targeted levels through coaching, networking, and acceleration regardless of background and training. The Director is instrumental in encouraging and incentivizing more talented and innovative people to stay in Baltimore and contribute to the creative ecosystem in Baltimore.
MICA alumni who are developing or have a Baltimore-based enterprise are engaged with resources and training from BCAN. It is MICA’s mission to serve and empower students and thrive with Baltimore, and BCAN assists in growing alumni entrepreneurs to invest in and benefit the city. The Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of all facets of the BCAN initiative. Duties encompass project design and refinement; staff training and supervision; program components creation and delivery; community engagement and partnerships development; marketing and media relations; outcomes assessment; and project knowledge dissemination. Fundraising is an essential duty of the position, with key assistance from and required coordination with MICA’s Advancement team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Strategies Development, Operations & Management
Lead the development of a small, top-notch MICA staff. Supervise and mentor interns and grant-funded fellows who assist with BCAN projects.
Manage day-to-day BCAN activities, including budget development, reporting, and oversight.
Lead BCAN’s strategic and operational plans.
Fundraising & Support Building
Identify, cultivate, and steward prospects and donors for investment in the initiative.
Lead or assist in the development of funding proposals and grant reports in concert with MICA’s Advancement team.
Build relationships with and support from local and state organizations, City and State government officials, entrepreneurship support groups, and economic development groups.
Program Implementation, Steering, Quality Control & Assessment
Design the pilot, launch, and refine the key BCAN program components and help evolve the vision and program elements of BCAN going forward.
Develop, convene, facilitate, and expand the BCAN partnership network of incubators, service providers, mentors, resource providers, community leaders, venture funders, and others.
Develop BCAN’s community relationships and partnerships in accordance with best practices.
Oversee BCAN’s website and features.
Review and oversee the refinement of the design and content of various curricula, programs, and workshops. Serve as liaison to creative startups for its accelerator license to BCAN and the implementation of the licensed program.
Design and implement a rigorous assessment program with metrics of success and performance. Engage staff and partners in the annual review process, documentation of measurable results, and generation of recommendations to improve and increase impact going forward.
Document, evaluate, and report out on goals, methodology, strategies, and outcomes. Generate reports as required.
Continue to develop a BCAN alumni network.
Manage venture capital inquiries and opportunities to connect funders to BCAN participants and businesses.
Marketing, Advocacy & Program Representation
Develop and implement marketing strategies and related promotional materials under the direction of MICA’s Strategic Communications team. Drive awareness of BCAN among targeted populations to be served, donors, influentials, and potential partners.
Represent BCAN in the city, the region, and beyond. Serve as an effective spokesperson to increase awareness and support, as well as to share and gain knowledge.
Work with Strategic Communications on the promotion and celebration of BCAN accomplishments and broad and targeted dissemination to various media outlets.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications:The Director of BCAN needs to navigate with success among sectors and within big systems and grassroots environments, bridging expectations and inspiring trust at every turn. It is of utmost importance that this leader naturally embodies the values and commitments of the initiative. Key qualifications for the position include:
Leadership style characterized by respect, trust, openness, optimism, grit, curiosity, and creativity, coupled with high energy, self-accountability, and a strong commitment to BCAN’s vision and strategic priorities.
Proven experience in shaping and implementing programs, fundraising, and team supervision. Ideally, the experience relates to the intersection of arts, artist support, urban community building, and the creative economy.
Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize required. Ability to control and move forward on several priorities simultaneously is critical.
Deep knowledge of and affinity with the arts ecosystem required.
Knowledge of and experience in business and budget management, entrepreneurship and start-up strategies, marketing or related fields required.
Experience in delivering entrepreneurial support and education services strongly preferred.
Experience and skills working with and within culturally, racially, ethnically, and economically diverse communities, with proven commitment to equitable and sustainable partnership with communities that promotes co-ownership in project efforts and outcomes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required, blended with the ability to be an effective, engaged, and interested listener. A track record as an effective spokesperson, with interest and skills in social media and public relations work.
Ability to be a catalyst, coach, doer, and problem solver, rallying others in a highly collaborative manner.
Engaging, dynamic personality balanced by a low ego and calm demeanor.
A minimum of a Bachelor degree, with a more advanced degree preferred.
Reporting to this Position:Storytelling & Engagement Manager, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program Manager, Program Coordinator
Job Status:This is a full-time, grant-funded position. Continuation of employment is contingent upon receipt of grant funding specifically for this position. Grant-funded positions terminate upon completion of the term of the grant, or upon early termination of the grant by the College or the funding party, or upon exhaustion of the available funding for the position provided for under that grant, whichever occurs first.
Conditions of Employment:
Conditions: Satisfactory Background Check
Unusual Circumstances related to position: requires travel, evening and/or weekend work, blackout periods
Physical demands and work environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.
Required training:
Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment.
General sign-off:The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.
Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.
Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.
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Job Title:Director, Baltimore Creatives Acceleration Network (BCAN)
Department:BCAN
Division:People, Belonging & Culture
FLSA Status:Exempt
Reports to:Senior Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Work Schedule:Office hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schedule may be adjusted based on departmental needs or requirements.
Union:N/A
Grade Level:9
Salary Range:$76,100 - $98,900
Position Summary:The Director serves as the team leader and advocate for entrepreneurial support of diverse creatives and an equitable creative economy for MICA’s BCAN program. The Director is responsible for working with a team to engage a broad and diverse group of creatives throughout the city and connect resources, training, and opportunity to assist in developing, launching, and growing enterprises in Baltimore. MICA’s BCAN program serves all creative entrepreneurs in the city at the targeted levels through coaching, networking, and acceleration regardless of background and training. The Director is instrumental in encouraging and incentivizing more talented and innovative people to stay in Baltimore and contribute to the creative ecosystem in Baltimore.
MICA alumni who are developing or have a Baltimore-based enterprise are engaged with resources and training from BCAN. It is MICA’s mission to serve and empower students and thrive with Baltimore, and BCAN assists in growing alumni entrepreneurs to invest in and benefit the city. The Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of all facets of the BCAN initiative. Duties encompass project design and refinement; staff training and supervision; program components creation and delivery; community engagement and partnerships development; marketing and media relations; outcomes assessment; and project knowledge dissemination. Fundraising is an essential duty of the position, with key assistance from and required coordination with MICA’s Advancement team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Strategies Development, Operations & Management
Lead the development of a small, top-notch MICA staff. Supervise and mentor interns and grant-funded fellows who assist with BCAN projects.
Manage day-to-day BCAN activities, including budget development, reporting, and oversight.
Lead BCAN’s strategic and operational plans.
Fundraising & Support Building
Identify, cultivate, and steward prospects and donors for investment in the initiative.
Lead or assist in the development of funding proposals and grant reports in concert with MICA’s Advancement team.
Build relationships with and support from local and state organizations, City and State government officials, entrepreneurship support groups, and economic development groups.
Program Implementation, Steering, Quality Control & Assessment
Design the pilot, launch, and refine the key BCAN program components and help evolve the vision and program elements of BCAN going forward.
Develop, convene, facilitate, and expand the BCAN partnership network of incubators, service providers, mentors, resource providers, community leaders, venture funders, and others.
Develop BCAN’s community relationships and partnerships in accordance with best practices.
Oversee BCAN’s website and features.
Review and oversee the refinement of the design and content of various curricula, programs, and workshops. Serve as liaison to creative startups for its accelerator license to BCAN and the implementation of the licensed program.
Design and implement a rigorous assessment program with metrics of success and performance. Engage staff and partners in the annual review process, documentation of measurable results, and generation of recommendations to improve and increase impact going forward.
Document, evaluate, and report out on goals, methodology, strategies, and outcomes. Generate reports as required.
Continue to develop a BCAN alumni network.
Manage venture capital inquiries and opportunities to connect funders to BCAN participants and businesses.
Marketing, Advocacy & Program Representation
Develop and implement marketing strategies and related promotional materials under the direction of MICA’s Strategic Communications team. Drive awareness of BCAN among targeted populations to be served, donors, influentials, and potential partners.
Represent BCAN in the city, the region, and beyond. Serve as an effective spokesperson to increase awareness and support, as well as to share and gain knowledge.
Work with Strategic Communications on the promotion and celebration of BCAN accomplishments and broad and targeted dissemination to various media outlets.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications:The Director of BCAN needs to navigate with success among sectors and within big systems and grassroots environments, bridging expectations and inspiring trust at every turn. It is of utmost importance that this leader naturally embodies the values and commitments of the initiative. Key qualifications for the position include:
Leadership style characterized by respect, trust, openness, optimism, grit, curiosity, and creativity, coupled with high energy, self-accountability, and a strong commitment to BCAN’s vision and strategic priorities.
Proven experience in shaping and implementing programs, fundraising, and team supervision. Ideally, the experience relates to the intersection of arts, artist support, urban community building, and the creative economy.
Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize required. Ability to control and move forward on several priorities simultaneously is critical.
Deep knowledge of and affinity with the arts ecosystem required.
Knowledge of and experience in business and budget management, entrepreneurship and start-up strategies, marketing or related fields required.
Experience in delivering entrepreneurial support and education services strongly preferred.
Experience and skills working with and within culturally, racially, ethnically, and economically diverse communities, with proven commitment to equitable and sustainable partnership with communities that promotes co-ownership in project efforts and outcomes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required, blended with the ability to be an effective, engaged, and interested listener. A track record as an effective spokesperson, with interest and skills in social media and public relations work.
Ability to be a catalyst, coach, doer, and problem solver, rallying others in a highly collaborative manner.
Engaging, dynamic personality balanced by a low ego and calm demeanor.
A minimum of a Bachelor degree, with a more advanced degree preferred.
Reporting to this Position:Storytelling & Engagement Manager, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program Manager, Program Coordinator
Job Status:This is a full-time, grant-funded position. Continuation of employment is contingent upon receipt of grant funding specifically for this position. Grant-funded positions terminate upon completion of the term of the grant, or upon early termination of the grant by the College or the funding party, or upon exhaustion of the available funding for the position provided for under that grant, whichever occurs first.
Conditions of Employment:
Conditions: Satisfactory Background Check
Unusual Circumstances related to position: requires travel, evening and/or weekend work, blackout periods
Physical demands and work environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.
Required training:
Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment.
General sign-off:The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.
Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.
Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.
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