Executive Director

Volunteer Centre County; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Art Alliance of Central PA is seeking an Executive Director to lead day-to-day operations and advance the organization's mission. This 20-hour-per-week, in-person role focuses on administration, facilities, budgeting, and program support for classes, exhibitions, and events.

You will collaborate with the Board, instructors, artists, and community partners to ensure robust programming and financial sustainability while fostering diverse community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of administrative experience or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of office management experience or equivalent.
• Strong management, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate projects, and follow through on commitments.
• Financial literacy and experience with budgeting, expense tracking, or financial reporting.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a volunteer Board of Directors, instructors, artists, members, and community partners.
• Initiative, flexibility, sound judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
• An appreciation for the arts and a genuine interest in supporting a creative community.
• Experience in nonprofit administration, arts management, business operations, or a related field is desirable.
• Experience with fundraising, membership organizations, event coordination, or community programming is also valuable.
• A degree in an arts-related field is not required.

Responsibilities

• Organizational management: Oversee daily operations, facilities, scheduling, and administrative systems to ensure the organization runs smoothly.
• Financial administration: Work with the Board of Directors and bookkeeper to monitor budgets, manage expenses, maintain accurate records, and support the organization's financial health.
• Programs and facilities: Coordinate classes, workshops, exhibitions, and events while supporting instructors, artists, volunteers, and facility users.
• Community engagement: Cultivate relationships with members, artists, students, donors, community partners, and the broader public.
• Fundraising and development: Support fundraising activities, membership growth, grant opportunities, and other initiatives that strengthen the organization's financial resources.
• Communication and outreach: Ensure timely, effective communication with members and the public, and help promote programs and events.
• Board collaboration: Work closely with the Board of Directors to implement organizational priorities, provide regular updates, and advance strategic goals.

Skills

Organizational management

Budgeting/Finance

Communication

Project coordination

Fundraising

Partnership collaboration

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Nonprofit administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Administrative / Clerical, General Management, Program Management, Project Management, Community Belonging, Community Organizing

Job Type:

Part-time

Location:

824 Pike St, Lemont 16851

Date Posted:

October 22, 2026

Application Deadline:

November 05, 2026

$20 - $25 per hour

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Qualifications Needed

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum 3-5 years of administrative experience or equivalent.

Minimum of 3-5 years of office management experience or equivalent.

Strong management, administrative, and organizational skills.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.

The ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate projects, and follow through on commitments.

Financial literacy and experience with budgeting, expense tracking, or financial reporting.

The ability to work collaboratively with a volunteer Board of Directors, instructors, artists, members, and community partners.

Initiative, flexibility, sound judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.

An appreciation for the arts and a genuine interest in supporting a creative community.

Experience in nonprofit administration, arts management, business operations, or a related field is desirable.

Experience with fundraising, membership organizations, event coordination, or community programming is also valuable.

A degree in an arts-related field is not required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Experience Level

Middle, Senior

Responsibilities

Organizational management: Oversee daily operations, facilities, scheduling, and administrative systems to ensure the organization runs smoothly.

Financial administration: Work with the Board of Directors and bookkeeper to monitor budgets, manage expenses, maintain accurate records, and support the organization's financial health.

Programs and facilities: Coordinate classes, workshops, exhibitions, and events while supporting instructors, artists, volunteers, and facility users.

Community engagement: Cultivate relationships with members, artists, students, donors, community partners, and the broader public.

Fundraising and development: Support fundraising activities, membership growth, grant opportunities, and other initiatives that strengthen the organization's financial resources.

Communication and outreach: Ensure timely, effective communication with members and the public, and help promote programs and events.

Board collaboration: Work closely with the Board of Directors to implement organizational priorities, provide regular updates, and advance strategic goals.

Additional Information

We are seeking an organized, resourceful, and collaborative Executive Director to lead the organization's day-to-day operations and help advance its mission and future growth.

The Executive Director is responsible for the effective management and administration of the Art Alliance, working closely with the Board of Directors to ensure the organization's financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, and continued service to the community.

This is a 20 hour per week, part-time position, requiring strong management, organizational, and administrative skills, along with an appreciation for the arts and a commitment to supporting artists and fostering diverse community engagement.

The successful applicant need not be an artist. We welcome candidates whose experience in nonprofit management, administration, business operations, or a related field would support the Art Alliance's mission. This position is primarily an in-person position and will require occasional evening and weekend work.

The start date will be as close to December 1, 2026 as possible.