EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Company: Regina Klenjoski Dance Company
Location: Wichita
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
REGINA KLENJOSKI DANCE COMPANY
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and
skills match what is in the following description.
Executive Director: Full-Time
Regina Klenjoski Dance Company seeks an Executive Director to
address the company's needs in the areas of finance, operations,
marketing, and fundraising. Candidates should possess strong
management and leadership skills and a passion for the arts and
dance.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
RKDC is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization committed to
implementing and advancing the artistic vision of Regina Klenjoski.
RKDC is a contemporary dance company, delivering provocative,
award-winning dance theater and education programs. Founded in Los
Angeles in 1999 by dancer and choreographer Regina Klenjoski, the
company creates original dance works that feature collaborations
with cutting-edge composers and theatrical artists. The company
moved operations to Wichita, KS in 2014 and offers programming in
both Los Angeles and Wichita. Please find more information at
www.rkdc.org.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Executive Director has principal oversight for the day-to-day
operations and is responsible for promoting a collaborative and
open work environment with high-performance standards. The ideal
candidate for this position is someone with a minimum of three to
five years experience working at a senior management level at a
non-profit organization, ideally with an arts organization. The
candidate is comfortable with moving between day-to-day management,
longer-term planning, keeping an eye on the numbers, and
coordinating performances. Strong written communications, tech
savvy, an understanding of social media and marketing, and
fundraising are all necessary skills to succeed in this position.
We are looking for someone who understands the importance of
building relationships, enhancing and elevating RKDC's community
presence. This person works very closely with the Artistic
Director, so developing a strong partnership in support of
organizational goals and priorities is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising and Resource Development
- Responsible for developing and implementing an annual
fundraising plan including strategies for expanding and sustaining
sources of foundation, corporation and individual
donations.
- Research new sources for grants and identify donor
prospects.
- Work with Artistic Director and grant writer on grant
applications and research sources for new grants.
- Maintain relationships with current funders, including filing
reports on grants received.
- Strategize and execute, along with AD and Board, ideas for
donor cultivation and individual donor campaigns.
Marketing
- Manage and execute marketing and public relations campaigns for
both performances and arts education programs in Wichita, KS and
Torrance, CA.
- Research and analyze marketing/pr possibilities for maximum
return on investment and develop media plans.
- Draft press releases, e-newsletters, program descriptions,
website copy and other promotional copy.
- Hire and manage marketing contractors.
Operations and Logistics
- Work with the Artistic Director to ensure that RKDC's
employment policies and reporting are consistent with all rules and
regulations governing workers in both the State of Kansas and
California.
- Responsibility for keeping office systems and technology
platforms in good working order and ensuring they meet the
organization's needs.
- Draft/send internal and external communications with board,
staff, donors, vendors, and business partners.
- Oversee contract negotiations and manage contracts with
vendors, artists, and collaborators.
- Work with Artistic Director to implement RKDC's annual
performances and education programming.
- Assist with developing and implementing production work plans
and timelines.
Board Governance
- Prepare for RKDC Board meetings, and with input from Artistic
Director and Board Chair, draft agenda and necessary reports and
documents.
- Serve as an ex officio non-voting member of the Board of
Directors and Board committees and attend all Board
meetings.
- Along with input from the Artistic Director and Board
President, develop Board meeting agendas.
- Provide, in a timely manner, all information necessary for the
Board to function properly and to make informed decisions at and in
between Board meetings.
- Along with the Artistic Director and Board President,
strategize and execute Board Recruitment and Development.
Financial Management
- Develop annual budgets to support the organization's
programmatic priorities.
- Maintain accounting systems including invoicing and work with
RKDC's bookkeeper.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, cash flow projections and
forecasts in collaboration with RKDC's bookkeeper.
- Track budget performance.
- Manage all external financial reporting of the organization
including grant reports.
- Collect data and update RKDC's Data Arts profile
annually.
- Manage key vendor relationships, including rental venues,
insurance providers, donors, and financial institutions.
Community Relations
- Identify, develop, and nurture diverse relationships in the
broader community with the goal of promoting and advocating for the
organization.
- Serve as a spokesperson for the organization to constituents,
the media, board member candidates, and the public.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years nonprofit leadership experience.
- Transparent and high-integrity leadership.
- Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique
to the nonprofit sector.
- Strong technical acumen and general computer literacy,
proficiency in QuickBooks, Neon, Google Drive and Microsoft Office
Suite.
- Strong non-profit financial literacy and budget management
skills, including budget preparation, analysis and
reporting.
- Detail oriented and strong organizational abilities including
planning, delegating, task facilitation, and time
management.
- Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor
groups.
- Strong public speaking ability and written communication
skills.
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and critical thinking
skills.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with
others.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect with
people at all levels.
The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $47,000, full-time,
salaried, hybrid (virtual and face-to-face).
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter,
resume and 3-4 references in confidence to jobs (at) rkdc (dot) org
by October 30, 2024. The position will be open until filled.
RKDC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Prospective candidates of any race, color, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, religion, genetic information,
sexual orientation, disability, and veteran status are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Nonprofit or Arts Management: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wichita, KS 67230: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wichita, KS 67230
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