EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ARTS ORGANIZATION - Oregon Coast Council for the Arts

Executive Director

With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Executive Director is the public face of the OCCA, providing leadership to the organization while expanding the organization’s reach. As the chief development officer for the organization, the Executive Director, is tasked with working with donors, foundations, and other grantors to secure and shepherd diverse funding streams for the organization and its programs.



Regular, Full-Time Exempt Employee Status

Competitive Salary Commensurate with Experience



Primary Location: Newport Performing Arts Center, Newport, Oregon

Flexible Schedule to be determined which may include nights and weekends as needed as well as travel along the Oregon Coast.



Immediate Supervisor: OCCA Board of Directors

Supervises: Facility Directors, Bookkeeper, Communications Coordinator, Development Coordinator.

Total Staff: 10



Essential Job Functions

Actively promote OCCA’s programs, accomplishments, mission, goals, and objectives to all constituents

Provide innovative and progressive leadership for the organization, the PAC, and the VAC

Serve as the key liaison to community and city leaders, school leadership, community-based organizations, and others

Maintain current relationships with Oregon Coast arts organizations while forging new relationships with previously unengaged arts organizations

Facilitate and support the strategic plan of the organization

Provide stewardship for existing grant funding while exploring new grant sources and funding streams

Support current PAC/VAC programs as needed

Coordinate the annual community meeting of the Board

Create and administer the annual operational budget of the organization

Support OCCA’s relationship as fiscal agent with local organizations and coalitions









First Priorities

Oversee and fundraise for the final phase of the OCCA capital campaign

Create and implement a plan for the post-pandemic opening of the PAC based on city and county guidelines

Hire appropriate staff based on newly updated staffing model

Create a data-driven system for evaluating the success of OCCA programs



Qualifications

5+ years progressive supervision experience in a nonprofit setting, preferably in the arts and with fundraising and grant writing experience.

Proven fundraising track record

5+ years of experience in fiscal management, grant writing, stewardship and reporting

Experience dealing with complex financial reporting and negotiating and executing contracts

Significant public speaking and presentation experience with the ability to interact successfully with patrons, staff, and the board

Experience creating and supporting organization strategic plans



Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Arts Management, Nonprofit Management, MBA or similar

Experience with TIX Ticketing and Event Management Software and DonorView

Previous experience serving on a nonprofit board

Passion for the arts



Skills to Be Successful

Progressive and transformative leadership

Diplomacy in teamwork focusing on trust and relationship-building

Patron-focused and constituent-focused work ethic

Solid organizational and communication skills

Dependable and responsible self-starter



Valid Driver’s License required or the ability to travel to multiple locations throughout the city, county and state.



About the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts

OCCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Newport, Oregon. We are the hub of arts opportunities and the “go-to” source for information on Oregon coast arts and culture, connecting residents and visitors to all arts activities in an easy and accessible manner while also providing access to programs and experiences across the spectrum of artistic expression. OCCA manages the Newport Performing Arts Center and the Newport Visual Arts Center.



As an employer, OCCA is committed to establishing clear ethos and core values, and communicating those effectively throughout all teams, ensuring they feel that they are a valued contributors to organizational success; nurturing and strengthening a workplace culture in which leadership is empowered at all levels and team members are well-supported, but encouraged to take ownership of individual roles and tasks; competitive industry wages and progressive policies that support staff development, while encouraging empowerment, flexibility, and innovation to achieve organizational goals.



Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is an equal opportunity employer.



Please submit cover letter and resume or CV to executivedirector@coastarts.org .



Questions and other inquiries accepted by email. We are unable to respond to questions and application updates by phone.