Executive Director, Arts & Letterpress Community Leader

ContinuServe Talent Acquisition & Organizational Development Services; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Signal-Return, a Detroit nonprofit, seeks an Executive Director to lead strategic direction, fundraising, and program oversight for a vibrant letterpress arts community. The role combines leadership, revenue development, and community engagement to advance the mission and sustain operations.

The ideal candidate has nonprofit leadership experience, strong fundraising and grant-writing skills, and a passion for the arts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related job experience in nonprofit leadership
• Proven fundraising and grant-writing skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plan in collaboration with the Board of Directors
• Drive fundraising, grants, sponsorships and donor stewardship
• Oversee educational programs, exhibitions, and community partnerships
• Manage day-to-day operations including budgeting, payroll and reporting
• Build strong relationships with the local arts community and partners

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Fundraising

Grant-writing

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Signal-Return, a Detroit nonprofit, seeks an Executive Director to lead strategic direction, fundraising, and program oversight for a vibrant letterpress arts community. The role combines leadership, revenue development, and community engagement to advance the mission and sustain operations.

The ideal candidate has nonprofit leadership experience, strong fundraising and grant-writing skills, and a passion for the arts.