Executive Director, Artists Association of Nantucket, Nantucket, MA

Posted June 10, 2018

Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is searching for an Executive Director (ED). This is a full-time, year-round position. Founded in 1945, the mission of the Artists Association of Nantucket is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket through three mission efforts. In its vision for 2020, the Board is emphasizing expanded exhibition capabilities, growth and diversity in educational programming and growth and diversity in all membership categories. To accomplish this, the Board is focused on growing its financial capacity as well as enhancing marketing capabilities. More information on AAN can be found at https://www.nantucketarts.org.

The Executive Director reports directly to the board of directors of the AAN. The ED has overall operational responsibilities for all activities of the AAN including all mission-related programs, financial management, fund-raising, property management, and human resources.

More information including detailed Job Description at https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/722333445/.

Qualifications include: bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible senior management experience; interest in art and alignment with the Mission and Vision of the AAN; leadership skills with the ability to empower, engage, and motivate staff, volunteers, and the Board; strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse membership of artists and patrons; organizational skills; direct involvement in fund-raising and planning; among others. AAN provides a competitive salary commensurate with experience, health care coverage, and vacation time. Interested candidates should send a resume and a letter of interest to the Search Committee, care of Nellie O’Gara at [email protected].