Employment opportunity

 
 

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts (BAC) seeks an Executive Director to lead this beloved organization through its next stage of growth. This is an exciting opportunity for nonprofit professionals looking to take the next step in their careers and impact the development of this 77-year-old cultural landmark.

About BAC

BAC is one of Bainbridge Island’s founding arts and cultural institutions and one of the region’s largest nonprofit galleries. Established in 1948, BAC’s mission is to foster creativity and connection through the transformative power of art by supporting diverse local and regional artists, providing arts education, and cultivating a community where art and artists thrive. 

 

About this Opportunity

BAC is at an exciting moment of financial and organizational rebuilding. The person stepping into this role has an opportunity to shape a vision for BAC’s future, grow community programs, and strengthen the organization’s financial foundation.

To deliver BAC’s mission to the community, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Bainbridge Island community, a demonstrated record of fundraising success, nonprofit management skills, a deep love of the arts, and be an effective manager of staff and volunteers.

The Executive Director reports to a dynamic and engaged Board of Directors and oversees the organization’s operations, programs, and administration. In cooperation with the Board of Directors and its committees, the Executive Director’s focus areas include fiscal management, donor cultivation and fundraising, grants writing, operations, marketing and community outreach, strategic planning, program and curatorial oversight, and board development. Ensuring DEI goals are factored into all aspects of BAC’s mission and operations underlies this work.

Qualifications

The Executive Director should have:

  • Leadership experience (at the manager+ level), ideally in an arts and/or cultural nonprofit organization including management of both staff and volunteers

  • Successful record in development and fundraising, including experience with individual and major gift campaigns, and the demonstrated ability to engage a wide range of community members/donors

  • Commitment to delivering quality programs and data-driven program evaluations

  • Record of organizational management success showing the ability to achieve goals and objectives, operate within a budget, and develop and mentor staff (both paid and volunteer)

  • Successful record of building positive relations with an active Board of Directors and/or Advisory Council

  • The ability to inspire staff, support their success, and create a positive work environment

  • Familiarity with the Bainbridge Island community and its nonprofit and/or arts community

  • Strong written and communication skills and ease in dealing with the public and the press

  • Ability to work collaboratively with other organizations, diverse groups, and community entities

  • At least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university, ideally with an emphasis in nonprofit management, the arts, design, or a related field, or equivalent work/life experience

  • Though not required, ideal candidates have curatorial and/or arts leadership experience in a gallery, museum, or other visual arts environment

  • A belief in the unique power of art to enrich lives, build community, teach, challenge and inspire us, and make a beneficial economic impact in our towns and cities.

Application Process and Compensation

The salary range for this position is $75,000–$90,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.

Applicants are encouraged to request an informal, pre-application session for further introduction and information. Candidates under consideration may be asked to attend two interviews with various BAC selection committee members on separate days and a reception for top candidates to meet the full board and staff.

Applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest, a professional resume, and a list of at least four references who may be contacted to Board President Ellin Spenser at ellinspenser@icloud.com or by mail to:

Ellin Spenser

Board President

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts

151 Winslow Way East

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110