Eastport Arts Center

General Manager—Job Posting

 

The Eastport Arts Center is seeking applicants for the position of General Manager.  The role is responsible for fundraising & development, human resource management and overall administration of the Eastport Arts Center’s operation.  The General Manager is a part-time position for 30 hours per week.

 

Qualifications and Desired Skills

 

• Minimum of 3 years’ successful experience as an administrator, preferably in a non-profit organization

• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience

• Successful experience with developing sources of funding and obtaining and/or monitoring grants a plus

• Proficiency with social media

• Broad interest in the creative arts

• Possesses strong and effective skills in developing positive, on-going relationships with key individuals, donors and organizations

• Strong organizational and time management skills and a high level of computer proficiency

• Results orientation

• Good listener and communicator with strong writing and speaking abilities

• Sense of humor

• Understanding of tight-knit community dynamics

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

• Professional, with the requirement to practice discretion and confidentiality

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Strategy & Direction

• Execute the EAC’s strategic plan in partnership with Programs Coordinator, staff and contractors

 

Financial & Human Resources Management

• Work with the EAC’s Treasurer and bookkeeper to set up and maintain an effective financial operational infrastructure

• Ensure all income and expenses are accurately reflected in the EAC’s financial statements

• Prepare weekly income and expenses and Maintain purchase records

• Disburse funds as required

• With the EAC’s Personnel Committee, responsible for recruiting and hiring all full-time, part-time and contracted human resources.

• Manage all full-time, part-time and contracted human resources; provide regular coaching, feedback and evaluation

 

Administration and Operations

• Oversee facilities management and Manage rental bookings

• Manage the EAC corps of volunteers

• Set and manage EAC’s facility staffing schedule, ensuring that the facility is staffed during regularly scheduled hours

• Manage the EAC postal box and e-mailbox, routing correspondence to the right party and responding where appropriate to all inquiries

• Ensure that the EAC has all required licenses and permits

• Manage operational contracts and partnerships

• Develop and file all required federal, state and local documentation

• Oversee the work of the Facilities Assistant

• Oversee execution of agreed-upon maintenance and repairs

• Ensure that all marketing, advertising and public relations materials and content are aligned with the EAC’s mission, vision, values and strategy

• Collaborate with regional allies to extend EAC’s influence and effectiveness

 

Fundraising and Development

• Provide oversight for the EAC’s contracted grant writer, ensuring that grant opportunities are identified and acted upon

• Manage all grant, donor and sponsorship administration, measures, reporting and tracking

• Manage relationships and correspondence with grantors, donors and sponsors

• Provide data and reporting regarding grants and fundraising efforts

• Execute key initiatives as well as donor and sponsorship programs, including appeals

 

To Apply

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Please send letter of interest and resume to jobs@eastportartscenter.org, or by mail to: Eastport Arts Center / Attn: Personnel Committee / PO Box 153 / Eastport, ME 04631

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