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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WOODSTOCK BYRDCLIFFE GUILD

The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild is a not-for-profit arts organization with a
primary focus on nurturing artists in our one hundred year old Byrdcliffe
Art Colony, and providing related public programs in the town of Woodstock
New York.

The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is
responsible for the Guild's consistent achievement of its mission by
implementing the Board's goals and strategies. Key Duties and
Responsibilities include supervising office function, providing program
leadership, maintaining sound financial practice.

Qualifications include a minimum five years experience in not for profit
management, fundraising and excellent communication skills, ability to work
with an active board of directors. Graduate degree in arts administration a
plus.

A full position description is available on our website:

http://www.woodstockguild.org/edsearch.html

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to the Search Committee
at:

edsearch@woodstockguild.org

(Long Description below:)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | WOODSTOCK BYRDCLIFFE GUILD
WHO WE ARE:
The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild is a not-for-profit arts organization with a
primary focus on nurturing artists in our 1903 Byrdcliffe Art Colony, and
providing related public programs in the town of Woodstock, one hundred
miles north of New York City. Our programs include Artists in Residence,
which provides summer and year round residencies, fellowships and mentoring
for forty artists and writers, a year round concert and exhibition series,
and classes in ceramics and related crafts. Our facilities include 30
historic buildings on 300 wooded acres; and a concert/exhibition space,
retail shop and offices in the town of Woodstock. Our staff includes a full
time executive director, full time property manager, part-time Director of
the Artists in Residence program, shop manager, office administrative group,
and volunteers. The board of directors is actively involved in committees
that oversee development, long range planning, finance and properties.
Program committees for exhibitions and concerts include board members and
resident Woodstock artists and musicians. We have an endowment of
approximately $700,000 and an annual budget of $450,000.
We are at a truly inspiring moment in our history. We have refocused our
mission and are looking forward to working with the new Executive Director
to redefine our programs to closely align with our core purposes. The board
is fully engaged in supporting our goals and expanding our constituency, and
we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is
responsible for the Guild's consistent achievement of its mission by
implementing the Board's goals and strategies.
http://www.woodstockguild.org/edsearch.html
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise the office, its personnel and functions, including maintaining
official records and documents and ensuring compliance with federal, state
and local regulations. Responsible for recruitment of all personnel, both
paid staff and volunteers.
Provide leadership in developing program, organizational, and financial
plans with the Board of Directors and carry out plans and policies
authorized by the Board. Provide direction to committees of the Board and
volunteer groups. Ensure a staff presence, preferably the ED, at all Guild
events. See that the Board is kept fully informed on the condition of the
Guild and all important factors influencing it.
Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
Work with the Finance Committee and the Board in preparing an annual budget
which implements Board policies; ensure that expenditures are consistent
with the approved budget; provide monthly financial reports to the Board.
Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the Guild to carry out
its work by creating and implementing a diversified and sustainable funding
program to cultivate institutional, corporate, and individual donors.
Publicize the activities of the Guild, its programs and goals and maintain
good relations with community leaders, businesses and artistic groups in the
Hudson Valley. Represent the interests of the Guild at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum five years experience in not for profit management, including
fundraising.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience with data base management, budgeting, financial management and
financial forecasting tools.
Excellent interpersonal skills, proven ability to direct and manage a small
staff, and work with an active board of directors.
Detail oriented.
Graduate degree in arts administration a plus.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and cover letter to the Search Committee at:
edsearch@woodstockguild.org

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