Executive Director

The Bay School Community Arts Center is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and community-minded Executive Director to lead our nonprofit community arts center in Mathews, Virginia. For more than 20 years, the Bay School has provided opportunities for people of all ages to experience, learn, create, and connect through the arts. Our center includes a gallery, art classes and workshops, summer art camps, community outreach programs, special events, and a pottery studio. We are proud of our strong partnerships with local organizations, schools, community groups, and residents throughout Mathews County. This is an exciting opportunity to build on the Bay School's solid foundation and help shape its next chapter. About the Position The Executive Director serves as the day-to-day leader of the Bay School, working closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, teaching artists, members, donors, community partners, students, and the community. The Executive Director provides strategic and operational leadership while ensuring that the Bay School remains financially responsible, artistically vibrant, community-focused, and sustainable for the future. Key Responsibilities: See for full details. The Ideal Candidate The Bay School is looking for a hands-on, relationship-oriented leader who is passionate about the arts and understands the importance of community. Qualifications and Education Requirements: ·Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience. ·2-5 years of leadership or management experience, preferably in a non-profit, arts, cultural, educational, or community-based organization ·Fluent computer-based skills – accounting/office software essential ·Budget creation/management ·Art Background or Art Appreciation/understanding ·Previous experience working with a board/leadership team Preferred Qualifications: Experience in one or more of the following is especially valuable: ·Experience with Social Media Management and Content Creation ·Grant Writing ·Strategic Planning ·Public Speaking ·Community Engagement ·Organizational Skills ·Experience working with teens and children of all ages. What We Offer This position provides an opportunity to become an integral part of a vibrant small-town community and to help guide a well-established community arts organization into its next chapter. The Executive Director will have the opportunity to: Build upon a strong history of community involvement and support. Collaborate with artists, educators, volunteers, donors, students, and community leaders. Help shape the future direction of the Bay School. Expand the organization's programs and community impact. Work in the beautiful coastal community of Mathews, Virginia Position: Full-Time, Exempt Benefits: Vacation and sick leave, extended sick leave, employee discount, longevity bonus Schedule: Primarily weekday hours, with evenings and weekends required for exhibitions, classes, meetings, fundraising activities, and special events. #J-18808-Ljbffr