Visionary Arts Leader & Executive Director

Petoskey Chamber; Petoskey, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CTAC seeks an Executive Director to create a dynamic vision for the organization, overseeing program directors at Petoskey and Traverse City facilities and aligning with the Board, volunteers, and donors. The role focuses on leadership, relationship building, and communicating CTAC’s mission to expand access to the arts in Northern Michigan.

The ideal candidate combines strategic decision-making with a passion for the arts, ensuring CTAC’s content, quality, and delivery grow to create lasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Seven or more years in leadership/management of a nonprofit.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with Board, staff, volunteers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of CTAC and guide program directors to meet annual objectives.
• Lead staff leadership and board engagement, recruiting and evaluating teams.
• Direct programs and services, shaping exhibits, events and educational experiences.
• Develop fundraising strategies, steward donors, and collaborate with the Development team.
• Represent CTAC publicly and build relationships with arts, cultural and government partners.
• Ensure high quality content, delivery, and impact of CTAC’s programs.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Communications

Board engagement

Relationship building

Nonprofit management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in arts management or related field

Job description

CTAC seeks an Executive Director to create a dynamic vision for the organization, overseeing program directors at Petoskey and Traverse City facilities and aligning with the Board, volunteers, and donors. The role focuses on leadership, relationship building, and communicating CTAC’s mission to expand access to the arts in Northern Michigan.

The ideal candidate combines strategic decision-making with a passion for the arts, ensuring CTAC’s content, quality, and delivery grow to create lasting