Inglewood Cultural Arts (ICA), a dynamic, nonprofit
multidisciplinary arts organization, is seeking resumes and brief bios for an
Interim Executive Director. Our current ED will be taking maternity leave in
mid-March 2012. This position is currently unpaid but we are in the process of
seeking funding. Time commitment of approximately 20 hours per week and the
majority of the work will be done from your home or office.
The mission of
Inglewood Cultural Arts is to enhance the quality of life in Inglewood and
surrounding areas, by providing diverse cultural arts programs.
ICA has been at the forefront of arts education programs and
artist community advocacy and development since its inception in 1998.
Currently, Inglewood has a burgeoning art scene as the underground art
community that has existed here for many years, is finally getting attention.
Join us for this time of excitement and great potential!
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Interim Executive
Director will be responsible for assisting the organization in achieving its
mission and objectives.
Qualifications
* Minimum 1 year’s experience leading a nonprofit organization or leadership/nonprofit management training
* Knowledge of sound fiscal management
* Fundraising experience
* Experience working with community members and other stakeholders (elected officials, municipal staff, artists, etc.)
* Experience in the arts (visual or performing arts)
* Experience with arts administration, a plus!
Responsibilities
* Communications; Program Development and Contract Management
* Daily operations which may include: assisting with board development and capacity building; program planning and implementation; hiring and supervising teaching artists; liaison to City of Inglewood regarding potential collaborative projects; represent the organization (along with board of directors) at community meetings
* Provide assistance and support to Board of Directors
* Serve as main point of contact for board president. Confer with board president regarding organizational operations
* Contribute to strategic planning process
* Make reports to board at each board meeting including preparing the Executive Director report
In light of funding cuts, the board decided to go on a
program hiatus and focus on board development and organizational capacity
building. We are in the midst of our strategic plan and the interim Executive
Director will join us in this intriguing process.
Website: www.inglewoodculturalarts.org (being updated)
Interested persons should send her/his bio and resume, three
references along with a cover letter indicating your interest by February 13, 2012. You will receive a response upon receipt of your materials. The Board of
Directors will begin conducting interviews on or before February 27, 2012.
Submit materials via email to: inglewoodculturalarts@yahoo.com or via snail mail to 2722 West 77th Street, Inglewood, CA 90305.
Questions? Call us at 310-712-7049
from LA Culture Net