Executive Director

Sharonville Cultural Arts Center (SCAC) is looking for an Executive Director to engage with our community, donors, staff and volunteers in promoting and delivering exceptional programming to our attendees while ensuring the SCAC’s financial stability and security and growth.  Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will direct and oversee all functions of this non-profit.

SCAC provides a fun family-friendly environment for local artists to display their works, for children and adults to showcase their acting, singing and dancing talents, and for groups to host a variety of gatherings and events.

Job Duties including but not limited to…

– Oversees all day-to-day operational and financial management functions of the SCAC, working with appropriate committees, volunteers, community members, partners, and staff. Includes management of SCAC’s resources, preparation of financial reports, maintenance of building schedule, coordination with gallery artists and building partners, permit applications, maintenance of building and financial records, tracking and payment of invoices, bank deposits, and general purchasing.

– Leads all annual development, fundraising, and capital campaign programs and activities, with a focus on increasing the donor base and improving fundraising methods and operating systems. Plays a key role in planning and implementing fundraising strategies, securing sponsors and corporate partners, and in soliciting major gifts. Executes all fundraising events, including annual/semiannual galas. Manages the database of donors and prospects.

– Writes grants, maintains a grant writing database, and builds and sustains relationships with current, new, and potential grant-giving organizations and individuals.

– Works to establish the SCAC as a visible member in the local community and a presence in the larger theatre community.

– Implements the promotion and marketing of the SCAC, including executing direct mailing, social media, traffic monitoring, email correspondence, newsletters, and all marketing materials and campaigns, under the direction of the marketing committee. While not directly responsible for content creation (design and copy), supplements where needed in compliance with the brand strategy and standards established by the marketing committee.

– Under the supervision of the SCAC Marketing Committee and/or Board of Directors, establishes and implements an ongoing Public Relations plan to promote the SCAC to local media, including managing media database, oral communications, press releases, and other contact points.

– Represents SCAC to the national, state, and local theatre community, government agencies, funders, businesses, press and constituencies through active involvement in events and programs.

– Works with Board of Directors in support of strategic and long-range planning goals and organizational development.

– Works with Board of Director’s Finance Committee to develop annual operating and capital budgets and ensures the SCAC is operating with approved budgets. Supports the Treasurer in the preparation of accurate and timely analyses that capture and communicate data, including revenue results.

– Supervises staff in compliance with the latest Board of Directors approved Employee Handbook. Work to ensure that all personnel practices conform to best practices and to federal, state, and local laws.

– Manages the organizational membership database and the acquisition of new members to the database.

– Assists Facilities Director with staffing of all essential functions in support of theater performances, concerts, events, rentals, etc. as needed.

 

Skills & Traits Needed

– Proven leadership, business acumen, and project management experience

– Experience in building and nurturing relationships within the community

– Ability to lead and work as part of a team

– Experience interfacing with customers and ability to think on one’s feet to resolve issues

– Good written and verbal communication skills

– Familiarity with the arts and/or theater operations desired

 

Pay Range:  $50,000 – $60,000 per year

Interested candidates should send a resume and list of references to SCAC Board President, Steve Subit, at steven.subit@gmail.com.

The Sharonville Cultural Arts Center (SCAC) is your home for the creative arts in Northern Cincinnati. Located in a historic building in the heart of Sharonville, SCAC’s mission is to nurture and showcase emerging and established artists through youth and adult community theater, art exhibitions, and performing arts programming. Sharonville Cultural Arts Center is an exempt organization as described in Section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Sharonville Cultural Arts Center • 11165 Reading Road, Sharonville, OH, 45241 • 513-554-1014       www.sharonvilleculturalarts.org