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Southern Exposure is Seeking an Executive and Co-Director

The Staff and Board at Southern Exposure are excited to begin our search for a visionary strategist and budgetary badass to help bring SoEx to the next level of radical arts programming and artist nurturing. We want to start with you, our community. Below you'll find a summary of the role, with a detailed job description available on our website. We invite you to forward this incredible opportunity to someone you think might be great for this position. OR better yet, apply yourself!

The amazing Margaret McCarthy left some huge shoes to fill, and we know whoever comes next is going to kick us up a notch! We're grateful for our amazing community in supporting this critical search.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Southern Exposure seeks an accomplished leader to partner with our Artistic and Co-Director in spearheading the organization. Our next Executive and Co-Director is a strategic thinker and a dynamic and empathetic communicator with fundraising and financial acumen. We seek candidates who are committed to creating the most accessible space for visual artists to produce and present new work, learn, and connect. As a nonprofit, Southern Exposure is committed to anti-racism, and we are in search of a leader who demonstrates a high level of integrity and is dedicated to nurturing an equitable and collaborative workspace.

As Co-Directors, both leaders are responsible for providing vision and direction for the organization, managing resources for financial stability and growth, and advancing SoEx’s mission. Both leaders report directly to the Board of Directors. While the Executive Director and Artistic Director have distinct areas of responsibility, SoEx is committed to a highly collaborative management culture. We believe that most thinking, communication, and decision-making should be open between all Staff and Board members, fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

As the Executive and Co-Director, you will be the driving force behind all fundraising for Southern Exposure, actively soliciting sources of income for a yearly operating budget of $950,000. In addition, you will oversee all finance, operations, and marketing/communications efforts.

ABOUT SOUTHERN EXPOSURE

A dynamic presence in the Bay Area since 1974, SoEx is continually evolving in response to the needs of artists and the community while engaging the public in artists' work. Central to our mission is to remain the most accessible space for visual artists to learn, connect, produce, and present new work on and off site. SoEx provides visual artists the tools and resources to experiment in an open and supportive environment.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and work experience.

Minimum five years of experience in nonprofit leadership roles, with a demonstrated record of financial stewardship and fundraising.

Strategic and savvy manager passionate about and committed to the visual arts.

Strong fundraising chops and prudent financial management.

Ability to inspire SoEx Staff and the community, demonstrating a commitment to equity.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to lead and collaborate in an open, dynamic, and continually shifting environment.

Ability to support the mission of Southern Exposure and maintain its diversity of experiences, cultures, ages, and genders, as well as its commitment to equitable practices.

PREFERRED

Professional background in the arts.

Knowledge of Google Workspace tools.

Experience with CiviCRM or other database programs is a plus.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a single PDF attachment to search@soex.org that includes a cover letter, resume, a relevant writing sample (1–2 pages), and three professional references. The subject line of your email should be “Executive and Co-Director, YOUR NAME.”

Deadline: Position is open until filled, with priority consideration given to applications received before August 26, 2024.

Status & Schedule: Salaried, exempt, full time (40+ hours/week), hybrid.

Compensation: $85,000 starting salary.

Benefits: Full health and vacation benefits, shared vision and dental; optional FSA for health and transit.

Southern Exposure is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a strong, diverse team and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Women, trans- and gender-nonconforming folks, queer people, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, we encourage you to apply if your lived experience informs your desire to join us in our commitment to supporting diverse visual artists and creating cutting-edge artistic programming that prioritizes their participation, narratives, and communities.