MCA Executive Director Position

Organization: 
MCA/MCAF
Location: 
Baltimore, Maryland
Submission Deadline: 
05/15/2010 America/Los_Angeles
Position Overview
Maryland Citizens for the Arts (MCA) and its companion organization, Maryland Citizens for the Arts Foundation (MCAF) are seeking an Executive Director. In addition to providing overall organization leadership, the successful candidate will have the experience and talent to design and implement successful fundraising plans, community organizing and outreach strategies, and arts advocacy and public education campaigns.

Organization Overview
MCA is a statewide arts advocacy organization, founded in 1977 to represent all Maryland artists and arts organizations of all disciplines. Its principal mission is to promote adequate funding for the Maryland State Arts Council and to advocate for the arts at the state and federal levels. MCAF is a companion organization formed to carry out research and education to increase public recognition and support of the arts in Maryland.

Duties: 
Responsibilities
 Fundraising, including grant writing, annual giving and dues management
 Community organizing and outreach initiatives
 Cultivating and strengthening membership connections
 Oversee MCA advocacy plans and statewide grassroots activities
 Develop and implement program and public education initiatives
 Managing MCA staff, budget, technology initiatives
 Working with and administration of board committees
 Oversee special events, including Maryland Arts Day and other regional meetings
 Cultivate and develop programs with MCA partner organizations
Requirements: 
Position Qualifications
 Strong fundraising skills, including grant writing, corporate and individual solicitation
 Knowledge and experience with community organizing and outreach
 Experience with membership organizations
 Grassroots advocacy and lobbying experience
 Leadership, relationship building and strategic thinking skills
 Effective written and verbal communications
 Effective organizational, management, financial and technology skills
 A passion for the arts and the missions of the organizations
 Bachelor's degree in related field required
How to Apply: 
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package

For a printable version of this job announcement visit: http://www.mdarts.org/images/uploads/Executive%20Director%20Position%20A...

To Apply:
Please send letter of interest, resume and salary requirements via email to:
MCA Search Committee
c/o Ms. Lori Neikirk
lneikirk [at] mica [dot] edu

No phone calls please.
MCA/MCAF is an equal opportunity employer
email: lneikirk [at] mica [dot] edu

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