Address: work from home--occasional travel to other locations, Austin, TX, 78731

Start Date: Mar 01, 2020 

Application Due Date: Feb 28, 2020

Position Details:

TILT Performance Group Seeks a Half-Time Executive Director 

TILT Performance Group provides adults with and without disabilities the opportunity to create and perform professional theatre that shatters stereotypes about people with disabilities. TILT currently seeks a talented and motivated individual to serve as Executive Director. The position is a half-time position with the possibility of expanding over time as organizational funding permits. This is the chief executive position in the organization and reports to the Board Chair.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization; informs the Board and takes appropriate action to address both internal and external issues that materially affect the organization and progress toward its goals.
• Coordinates with the Board in developing strategic plans and a vision for growth; develops and implements an annual operational plan with objectives that move TILT toward its strategic goals.
• With the help of the Board and staff, works to secure adequate funding for the organization, including developing and maintaining relationships with critical stakeholders who are current or potential financial supporters of TILT and overseeing and working on grant applications to government and philanthropic sources.
• Establishes effective working relationships with community groups, funders, political and business leaders, and others who have a stake in helping TILT achieve its mission.
• Prepares an annual budget and presents it to the Board for approval; approves expenditures within the limits set by the Board and ensures that the budgeted annual expenditures are not exceeded without Board approval.
• Works with staff to secure performance venues and rehearsal space; creates and implements timelines for productions to ensure show development.
• Recruits, engages, and supervises staff, contractors, and volunteers that have key knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Ensures proper recordkeeping and development of relevant databases.
• Serves as leader, innovator, and primary point person for TILT.

Required Qualifications:

• Outstanding organization and leadership abilities
• Self-starter; can develop own plan to achieve objectives
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lived experience with a disability or as a close family member of a person with a disability
• Significant experience in the management or operation of a nonprofit organization
• Experience in fundraising and development
• Interest in theatre
• Working knowledge of social media
• Interest in equity, inclusion, and social issues that impact people with disabilities

To Apply: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to tiltperformance@gmail.com. The position will remain open until filled. The hiring committee will begin reviewing applications on Monday, February 3, 2020.

 

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Posting appeared January 24, 2020 at https://missioncapital.org/community-open-position-details/…