Tryon Arts and Crafts School – Executive Director
Tryon Arts and Crafts School (TACS) is seeking an Executive Director (ED). TACS has been in operation nearly 60 years as a community and regional center. The mission of TACS is to provide creative opportunities for everyone through education, instruction, and expression of heritage and contemporary arts and crafts in a friendly, stimulating and enriching environment. TACS is a 501 © (3) organization.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
- A proven record in leadership for people and organizations
- Credentials, aptitude or experience consistent with TACS mission
- A history of successful fund-raising and grant writing
- The ability to understand and manage a budget for a 501 © (3) organization
- Computer proficiency
- Exceptional written and verbal skills
- A high level of ethical standards, integrity, discipline and company loyalty
Job Description
The ED:
- Provides day-to-day management and execution of ongoing goals of TACS
- Reports directly to the Executive Committee (EC), ultimately to the Board of
- Directors (BOD) and is responsible for consistent achievement of the mission, financial objectives and development of future plans for the organization
- Manages and supports TACS staff and provides advice on handling
- any issues which arise
- Oversees development of workshops and classes with the Education Committee
- Negotiates salaries and sets class/workshop fees according to the Finance
- Committee guidelines,
- Develops broad guidelines of a marketing strategy with the Marketing Committee. Writes press releases and directs/participates in posting to social media,
- Serves as an emissary and leader to other community arts organizations,
- businesses, citizens and funding organizations essential to TACS,
- Administers the current budget and assists in developing yearly budgets,
- Writes grants to support the needs of TACS for program and structural needs
To Apply:
Submit one file in PDF format, including a cover letter and resume to:
tryonbookshelf@gmail.com. Include the names of three references with contactinformation. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications for a 501 © (3) organization. This is a full time position. A bonus is possible. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2018, and review will begin as applications are received.For additional information on TACS, go to: www.tryonartsandcrafts.org