Executive Director

Summary

Description

• Provide the vision and strategy for TCAH to ensure the citizens of Telluride and Mountain Village have access to and engagement with a thriving arts culture enhancing the region’s quality of life and economic vibrancy.
• Foster a culture of innovation at TCAH to realize new ideas, concepts and strategies that amplify the cultural vitality of the Telluride region. Cultivate a collaborative organizational structure and culture with cohesive, creative, communicative and productive partnerships for internal and external stakeholders, and build upon the significant growth and success that has been achieved by TCAH.
• Conduct periodic assessments of strategic priorities, resources, and direction, with analysis of program success, performance, financial position, ongoing relevance, and mission achievement.
• As an ex-officio member of the TCAH Board of Directors, participate in strategic planning and development of institutional, operational, programming and fiscal planning objectives to meet short- and long-term goals, as well as all board-level committees, as directed. Implement pillars, goals, and measurable outcomes of the TCAH operating and strategic plans.
• Build a deep partnership with the Board of Directors and staff to support the advancement of TCAH while honoring its legacy and charting a course for a dynamic future.
• Compile annual performance data of TCAH and ensure that appropriate reports are generated, including annual reports and major funder reports.
• Demonstrate a commitment to engaging authentically in the communities TCAH serves and to attract and retain high-performing staff, visual and performing artists and volunteers that represent those same communities.

• Oversee and direct financial operations for TCAH, ensuring that accurate and timely financial procedures, monthly and year-end reporting, and audit processes are accomplished. Direct cash flow management and resource allocation.
• Develop and monitor annual organizational and department budgets working with department staff and contracted personnel. Ensure TCAH is appropriately insured for all operations, facilities, and programs.
• Coordinate all audit activities and proper filing of tax returns and ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Recruit, screen, hire, train, and evaluate TCAH salaried and contracted personnel, ensuring appropriate policies, benefits, practices, and training are implemented and supported. Perform routine evaluations of personnel performance, administering coaching and professional development support. Execute performance improvement plans and termination proceeding, when required.
• Initiate and negotiate multi-year facility management contracts and extensions with Town of Telluride and private ownership for the Transfer Warehouse and TCAH Headquarters, respectively, and ensure that all aspects of facility management and facility maintenance plan are accomplished for TCAH properties.
• Participate in the development of business plans and budgets for grant applications. Provide budget and contract analysis and monitor contract compliance required by funding sources.

• Assess and prioritize fundraising capacity and needs of TCAH while structuring contributed and earned revenue goals, including donor campaigns, major gifts, sponsorships, fundraising events, grants, work-place campaigns, local, state and federal government funding, and other fund development activities.
• With the Board of Directors, staff and contracted personnel, execute strategies through fundraising, resource development, marketing and communications to enhance revenue and create a wider base of philanthropic support in the community.
• Oversee and manage endowed and restricted funds and execute related reporting to fulfill donor directives.
• Participate in the development of business plans and budgets for grant applications. Provide budget and contract analysis and monitor contract compliance required by funding sources.

• Provide leadership and overall direction in the development and delivery of major organization-wide programs and initiatives to include Heart of the Arts gallery exhibitions; Telluride ArtWalks, held on the first Thursday of the month ten times a year; Telluride Artist Grants and Flash Grants; Art in Public Places exhibitions and installations; Summer and Holiday Arts Bazaars; Live at the Library concert series; Talking Gourds online spoken word series; fiscal sponsorship (umbrella) program and, when activated, programming at the Telluride Transfer Warehouse. TCAH also publishes the Morning Journal and What’s On eNewsletters, which help connect artists, creatives and cultural workers, while promoting local arts programming.
• Work with staff to support the engagement of visual, performing, and literary artists, ensuring that all appropriate recruitment, background checks, and contract procedures are followed.
• Conduct regular cadence of  assessments of program success, performance, financial position, ongoing relevance and mission achievement. Ensure that appropriate permits, risk management, resources, volunteers, and staffing teams are secured and directed appropriately.

• Serve as chief spokesperson and advocate for TCAH and the value and needs of the organization and the arts and cultural sector more broadly, speaking passionately about the power of the arts to positively change lives within engaged and underserved segments of our community.
• Lead and support community-wide planning initiatives for the arts and cultural sector, fostering collaborations with local artists, nonprofit and commercial organizations, local schools and the Town of Telluride, as well as representative entities in surrounding communities to include Norwood, Sawpit and Rico in the establishment of a regional creative district.
• Create annual strategies for marketing campaigns through social media and other digital platforms, website, email newsletters, press releases, and other tools for communication.

• Leadership and personal accountability – The clarity to use positional and relational influence to organize people to pursue a collective vision, managed with a sense of purpose and direction.
• Diplomacy and interpersonal skills – The integrity to uphold the highest ethical standards while exhibiting tact when communicating with all members of the TCAH and Telluride community.
• Problem solving and time and priority management – The resilience to solve problems from a variety of vantage points while understanding the limited capacity of the organization and that resources must be allocated to solve these issues in a planned, measured, and orderly fashion.
• Teamwork and employee development/coaching – The dexterity to organize and motivate staff members, mentoring and assisting in professional development throughout the organization.

• Proven track record of strategic leadership with experience in strategic fundraising, program planning and implementation in comparable grant making and community service organizations.

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible management of financial and bookkeeping systems, e.g. QuickBooks, and experience in accounting and budgeting functions for small to medium-sized nonprofits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of visual and performing arts, festival and event planning, fundraising, community engagement, arts education, human relations, nonprofit financial management and governance practices.
• Documented achievements in fundraising: grant writing, private funding sources, donor development, city, state, federal fundsourcing for operational budget and capital projects.
• Superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to engage diverse audiences and stakeholders at every level of local, regional, statewide, and national influence is needed.
• Established relationships with Telluride and surrounding areas such as Mountain Village business, arts and civic leaders highly desirable, as well as evidence of successful collaborations with local, state and regional organizations. Knowledge of the Telluride region, culture, lifestyle required.
• Seven to 10 years of increasing responsibility in nonprofit administration.
• Bachelor’s degree required.  Degree in nonprofit management, or another related field preferred

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per workday.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move items up to 20 pounds (e.g., office supplies, files).
• Sufficient visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, and other communications.
• Ability to hear and communicate clearly in person, over the phone, and via electronic communication.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching as needed within the office environment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle for local travel as required; must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.

• Health insurance stipend employees (up to $500/mo)
• 10 days Paid Vacation
• retirement IRA with employer match