Spruce Peak Arts seeks Executive Director - Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center

Spruce Peak Arts seeks New Executive Director



Position Summary

Spruce Peak Arts is seeking a leader who has the vision and initiative to take the organization to the next level.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will be a strategic, visionary, collaborative and

experienced leader responsible for all aspects of SPA’s operations, including its artistic planning and programming,

marketing and promotion, relationship-building and fundraising, educational activities, strategic vision, financial

administration, and community outreach. The ED will serve as the chief advocate and public face of the organization

throughout the region to enhance the organization’s profile and visibility, cultivating new partnerships and relationships

as a presenter, marketer and promoter, and producer. Partnering with the board to establish and implement a strategic

direction, the ED will implement programs and initiatives to fulfill SPA’s mission.



Roles and Responsibilities

Programmatic and Artistic Leadership

▪ Collaborate with the board to develop and refine a strategic vision for programming that serves the Spruce Peak

Village, Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe residents, second homeowners and visitors, and north central Vermont

regional communities.

▪ Identify opportunities to achieve a balanced year-round schedule of programs and events suited to serving central

Vermont and the greater Stowe community, while raising the profile of the organization in the region.

▪ Actively engage existing and potential artistic and community partners, building meaningful relationships to meet

the strategic programming vision.

▪ Spearhead innovation and creativity in facility and production operations, guest services, education, and artistic

programming to achieve programming objectives.

▪ Embrace other programmatic and artistic leadership duties as required.

Communication, Community Engagement and Fundraising

▪ Serve as the primary spokesperson for SPA and establish the brand and public image for the organization, clearly

articulating its mission and impacts to all stakeholders.

▪ Represent SPA throughout the community, engaging with local organizations to increase awareness, participation,

and collaboration.

▪ Provide strategic marketing direction for SPA, leading and coaching staff and contract personnel in the

development and implementation of effective promotional strategies, including digital, for programs and events

that will provide leverage for fundraising and revenue enhancement goals.

Board Development and Governance

▪ Build a deep partnership with the Board of Directors, communicating, guiding, advising, recruiting, and mobilizing

board members to embrace their roles as fundraisers, policymakers, and community ambassadors.

▪ Collaborate with the board in the development and implementation of strategic and long-range operational

planning, capital asset management, and budgeting.

▪ In collaboration with the Controller, develop annual budgets and regularly monitor and report to the board on

financial performance, participation, and other metrics.

Management and Operations

▪ Foster a culture that maintains the highest standards for customer service, excellence of visitor experience, and

quality of operations.

▪ Oversee all personnel and operations to ensure that the organization is efficient and effectively utilizes resources

and that patrons, artists, and community members.

▪ Collaborate with the Director of Development and Board of Directors to develop short and long-term goals and

strategies around all areas of contributed and earned revenue.

▪ Coordinate, support, and mentor staff and volunteers.

▪ Ensure that the necessary organizational structure, policies, systems controls, and procedures are in place and

regularly reviewed.

▪ Demonstrate a clear commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, able to attract and retain staff and

volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

▪ Evaluate the effectiveness of operations, audience participation, and community trends, collecting and assessing

data to measure and support the implementation of operating and programmatic decisions.

Traits and Characteristics

The Executive Director will be a visionary leader, passionate about the performing arts and community building.

Forward-looking and innovative, this individual will be receptive to new ideas and approaches and keenly aware of

emerging trends in the performing arts. The ED will thrive working in a collaborative environment as an engaging,

enthusiastic, and accomplished relationship builder with the ability to anticipate and solve problems and deliver results.

This individual will be people-oriented and will embrace the perspectives and experiences of others in the community,

formulating plans and achieving successful outcomes. As a tenacious leader, the Executive Director will be an

entrepreneur in working with the board to develop a long-term vision with achievable goals and a strategy that

embraces a range of partners and community collaborations.

Other key competencies include:

▪ Communication and Interpersonal Skills – The dexterity to connect with a diverse array of people and

personalities, while effectively communicating, building rapport, and relating well to all kinds of people.

▪ Time and Priority Management – The clarity to prioritize and complete tasks to deliver desired outcomes withinallotted time frames.

▪ Personal and Professional Accountability – The ability to meet the highest ethical standards in establishing

relevant, realistic, and attainable goals and objectives while anticipating the effects, outcomes, and calculated

risks.

▪ Leadership and Teamwork – The capability to organize and influence people to believe in a vision, while also

creating a sense of purpose and direction and cooperating with others to meet objectives.



Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five to seven years of relevant senior management leadership experience in

a performing arts organization or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. The successful

candidate will have significant experience creating, developing, and implementing artistic and educational programs,

including all aspects of facility and program planning and venue management. The willingness and commitment to

embrace and become part of the unique rural setting of North Central Vermont is necessary.



Compensation and Benefits

Spruce Peak Arts offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a base salary range

between $110,000 and $130,000, medical and dental insurance, a total of 24 days of paid time off plus an additional

eight company holidays, and 403(b) retirement plan option.



Applications and Inquiries

To submit a letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred),

please click here or visit artsconsulting.com/employment. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; we

encourage interested candidates to submit their materials early. For questions or general inquiries about this job

opportunity, please contact:

Renée Danger-James, Vice President

Wyona Lynch-McWhite, Senior Vice President


Salary: a base salary range between $110,000 and $130,000