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Position: Executive Director, Piedmont Arts Association
Location: Martinsville, Virginia
Type: Full Time – Experienced
Salary: Negotiable based on background and experience
Piedmont Arts Association is seeking an experienced and creative individual to provide dynamic leadership for one of Southside Virginia’s premier arts organizations. The Executive Director is Piedmont Arts’ chief operating officer, reporting to the Board of Directors. The position is responsible for managing five full-time and six part-time staff as well as an organization of committed volunteers. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, Piedmont Arts features five galleries, a classroom, a Discovery Room for kids, an artist day studio rental space, a small performance space, and offers extensive in-school programs. Piedmont Arts offers outstanding exhibitions of regional, national and international artists along with tours, classes, workshops, lectures, and special events. An annual performing arts series, On Stage!, presents a variety of performances off-site by world-class artists.
Piedmont Arts is located in Martinsville, Virginia, approximately 50 miles south of Roanoke, VA and 50 miles north of Greensboro, NC, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Martinsville-Henry County has a population of 74,000.
Requirements:
Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in the arts or arts management field.
Minimum of six (6) or more years experience in a leadership position in non-profit management or arts administration, preferably in the museum profession.
Have proven skills in budgeting and managing the finances of an organization.Have a successful track record in obtaining grants and extensive experience in development and fund raising.
Have strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to manage staff, volunteers, facility and grounds, and be actively involved in the community.
Application Submission:
Qualified candidate should submit a letter of application, resume, salary history and reference contact information to: Executive Search Committee, Piedmont Arts Association, 215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112. Priority will be given to applications received before January 31, 2010.
Contact:
Joe Williams, Interim Executive Director
joewilliams@piedmontarts.org
www.PiedmontArts.org