Visionary Leader, Center for Performing Arts

Critical Playground LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Governors State University seeks an Executive Director for the Center of Performing Arts (CPA) to provide visionary leadership and oversee programming, education initiatives, community engagement, and operations.

The role reports to the Division of Arts and Letters and advances the CPA's mission as a premier regional arts venue in the south suburbs of Chicago, guiding strategy, budgets, contracts, and partnerships with campus and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Track record securing contributed earned revenues including grants and corporate/individual giving.
• Five+ years in executive or senior management of an arts organization.
• Deep commitment to arts education and community advocacy.
• Strong knowledge of arts management and prudent financial management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and budgeting for the Center of Performing Arts, pursuing revenue-generating opportunities for financial self-sufficiency.
• Develop multi-year artistic and education programming with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and marketing to promote CPA programming.
• Engage with the campus community to maximize CPA spaces for internal events.
• Represent CPA on state and national boards and committees supporting community arts.

Skills

Arts management

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Executive leadership

Nonprofit management

Education

Master's degree in arts management

Equivalent experience in arts management

Job description

Governors State University seeks an Executive Director for the Center of Performing Arts (CPA) to provide visionary leadership and oversee programming, education initiatives, community engagement, and operations.

The role reports to the Division of Arts and Letters and advances the CPA's mission as a premier regional arts venue in the south suburbs of Chicago, guiding strategy, budgets, contracts, and partnerships with campus and community stakeholders.