Position: Executive Director, Riverside Arts Academy

Status: Full-time, exempt

Reports to: Board of Directors

Positions supervised: Music Director/Program Director, Program Coordinator, Program Assistant

Salary- $90,000 – $115,000

Benefits – Monthly healthcare benefits, paid vacation

Position Summary:

The Executive Director (ED) shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer of RAA to carry out the mission and strategic plan of the organization as set forth by the Board of Directors. The ED shall provide leadership and overall management of all personnel, budgets, committees and consultants utilized in the business of RAA, as well as executing operations and function of the organization. The ED will provide a calm and transformative vision for the organization. We are seeking someone with vision, but also a hard worker who will be directly involved in day-to-day implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Artistic, Programming, and Operations:Executes direction of the RAA Board, and oversee all activities of the organization
• Supports operations and administration of the Board by advising and informing Board members, interfaces between Board and RAA Staff, prepares regular reports for Executive Committee, Board President, and Board of Directors
• Provide guidance, leadership and suggest direction, working with the Board of Directors in developing and refining the strategic plan and mission of RAA on a periodic basis
• Work collaboratively with Music Director / Program Director to execute RAA’s mission with particular emphasis on supporting low-income students and families, and creating excellent afterschool music education programs that directly tie to in-school music programs with the Riverside Unified School District, and support Alvord Unified School District’s student needs.
• Oversee and direct operations and logistics of weekly Saturday program at the Cesar Chavez Community Center, Afterschool programs at the Cesar Chavez Community Center, Weekly afterschool programs at 4 RUSD sites, and offerings at AUSD, Annual Community Gala, Annual Making Music in Education Conference, annual summer arts camp.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of and passion for the arts, have a strong background and success in quality, diverse programming for music and arts education that reflects local demographics to further the organization’s image and visibility, regionally and nationally.
• Work collaboratively with the Music Director/Program Director to advance the creative direction of RAA through arts education offerings that support and inspire the youth of Riverside
• Contribute to the assessment and modification of organizational and programmatic strategies in response to new knowledge, changes in context, and new perspectives, serving as a thought partner with the city, community, educators, artists, and other diverse stakeholders.
• Support RAA as an El Sistema organization.
• Oversee effective use of resources, including overseeing inventory, supplies, equipment and materials
• In conjunction with the RAA Music Director / Program Director, organize and implement a summer music camp for the community.

• Community Partnerships: Demonstrate stewardship for various community stakeholders
• Foster strong community partnerships that are at the heart RAA, and include: Alvord Unified School District, Cal Baptist University, Cal State San Bernardino, City of Riverside Parks & Recreation, Police Department, La Sierra University, Latino Network, Fire Department, Riverside City College, Riverside Unified School District, University of California, Riverside, Windermere Tower Properties, and many more
• Serves as primary point of contact for organizational business affecting students and parents, community partners, RAA Staff and Teaching Artists
• Assures the organization, its mission, and programs are consistently presented in strong, positive messaging to relevant stakeholders
• Represents RAA in local, regional and national conferences, training programs, and other non-profit functions
• Develop and nurture new stakeholders and community partners to increase future program opportunities and resources for students and families

• Administrative and Finance Management: Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages organization’s resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations
• Exhibit a fiscal acumen in overseeing organizational budgets, controlling expenditures, developing financial analysis, and implementing internal controls to ensure operational and fiscal integrity.
• Balance financial stability with service to the community, demonstrating a solid understanding of non-profit structure with the ability to relate to, understand the needs of, and communicate with a wide variety of individuals, constituents, and staff.
• Manage key business agreements such as the city management contract, and ongoing agreements with school districts through relevant experience in programming, logistics, and maintenance of a multi-use multi-venue facility.

• Personnel: Facilitate a positive culture and productive work environment supportive of cohesive, creative, and inclusive work where staff of all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds are appreciated, valued, and respected.
• Lead and inspire the staff to work well together, while developing and training staff to support for their future growth
• Oversee and support a team of personnel, with direct reports of the Music Director/Program Director, Program Coordinator, and Program Assistant.
• Provide an evaluation process for direct reports, and work collaboratively with Music Director /Program Director to support evaluation of teaching artists
• Effectively manages the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations

• Fund Development, Philanthropy, and Marketing
• Researches and write grants
• Create and manage an array of fund development strategies and opportunities through a comprehensive understanding of development, fund development, and philanthropy informed by experience with endowments, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation giving, and government support, working collaboratively with the Music Director/Program director to support these strategies
• Articulate the mission of RAA to primary donors and city officials to further identify and cultivate relationships with key individual donors, potential corporate sponsors, foundations, trustees, funders, and other untapped fiscal resources.
• Collaborate with the board, staff, and arts partners to leverage the caliber of strategic initiatives that elevate the profile, image, and audiences of RAA
• Oversees design, marketing, promotion, delivery, quality and effectiveness of the program
• Oversees fund development planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation
• Oversee the creation of marketing and sales plans to articulate a united brand identity that increases RAA’s visibility and reach across the Riverside community
• Enhance all marketing and communications strategies to broaden the reach of RAA highlighting the unique mission and public image of the organization as a regional asset

Traits and Characteristics

The Executive Director of the Riverside Arts Academy will be an approachable, congenial, trustworthy partner and a strong community-minded leader, who has a grounded ego and the ability to support and motivate staff, and inspire the community. Both a community leader, fund development and collaborator, the ED should be an opportunistic and flexible leader able to connect the dots, and ensure that all operations are executed in support of RAA’s mission. The new ED will easily shift between multiple projects, tasks, and priorities in all areas of the organization with a demonstrated commitment to collaboration and partnerships. The ED will have a strong dedication to the arts with solid experience in fundraising, development, and philanthropy. As the outward face of RAA, the ED will be a strong visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit, who thinks innovatively and is able to speak confidently with both city officials and the community, leveraging the value of the Center locally and regionally.

As the leader of a small team, the ED will also have the capacity and desire to directly handle many operations and support the overall administration of the organization.

Other key competencies include:

• Goal Orientation, Planning, and Organizing – The ability to set, pursue, and attain goals, and always be forward-thinking, with strong capacity for planning to ensure successful outcomes
• Leadership – The capability to organize and influence people to believe in a vision while creating a sense of purpose and direction.
• Community Centric – Understanding and support of the essential importance of RAA’s many community partners, who are at the heart of RAA and what makes the organization unique. The ED will be a collaborative community partner with the greater city of Riverside, always connecting the many organizations that work together in support of arts education for youth in Riverside.
• Decision Making and Problem Solving – The acuity to analyze all aspects of a situation to make consistently sound and timely decisions and defining, analyzing, and diagnosing key components of a problem to formulate a solution.
• Strong Communication skill set- internal and external

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in arts, music, arts administration, business, marketing, or related fields. Must have demonstrated skills in decision-making, planning, and organization with progressive years of experience, including progressive management experience, in fields directly related to arts administration / arts education, business. Proficiency with various computer software, business technology, and the implementation of business management systems is necessary. Knowledge of public administration with additional experience in, and awareness of, safety and security preferred. Desired training in, study of and/or experience with diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives, research work with the latest trends in arts education. Bi-lingual in Spanish is a distinct advantage. Experience in collaborative program design and development coupled with a demonstrated successful track record of sustainable implementation and execution of large-scale projects. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrable ability to effectively facilitate meetings, present publicly, and provide professional and appropriate information in written materials and other media. excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and populations (including socio-economically challenged children and families) and work cooperatively in a small, open workplace environment.

Additional Requirements:

Familiarity with standard desktop computer applications, Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, successfully pass criminal background check

Please send resumes to president@riversideartsacademy.com

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000 – $115,000 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riverside, CA 92501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location