The Board of Directors of The Gulf Beach Art Center, Inc., (Beach Art Center) is seeking a multi-talented, “big picture” person to lead the Beach Art Center into the future and further our vision as “The community’s premier destination for the creative arts.” Founded as a community-based grassroots arts center nearly fifty years ago, in the beautiful Gulf Coast city of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, the Beach Art Center has evolved into an excellent teaching center that offers a wide variety of classes, regular gallery showings, oversees an artisans’ gift shop, and other arts-related activities. This newly revised position provides an exciting opportunity with the Board of Directors to innovate and manage a growing organization.
The Executive Director reports directly to the President of the Board and will demonstrate flexibility in working with a strong and diverse committee structure to implement the vision and mission of the BAC. The ED leads development and revenue-raising activities to ensure the BAC’s long-term financial viability and its service to the community.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of five (5) years of executive leadership experience in a for-profit or non-profit organization.
• Have a demonstrated track record of quantifiable success in increasing revenue and controlling expenses.
• Experience implementing strategic goals and advancing the Mission of the organization.
• Have experience in developing major funding opportunities, writing grants, and identifying and developing new sources of revenue.
• Excellent tech skills and ability to work with a range of software.
• Be responsible for budget development and the day-to-day management of the Art Center.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Be able to multi-task, shift gears quickly, and respond to emergencies and competing priorities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and national trends in the arts.

The Beach Art Center is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

Current references are required and background checks mandatory. Salary is negotiable depending on background and experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience as executive director or in other managerial position
• Experience in developing strategies and plans
• Ability to apply successful fundraising and networking techniques
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance principles and managerial best practices
• An analytical mind capable for “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problems
• Outstanding organization and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills
• MSc/MA in business administration or relevant field

Benefits

Paid time off