Job Description: Executive Director – VSA Missouri
Summary
VSA Missouri is non-profit organization dedicated to promoting access to the arts for people with
disabilities throughout the state of Missouri. VSA Missouri is part of a dynamic network of VSA
arts affiliates throughout the country, and international affiliates around the world.
The Executive Director is responsible for strategic planning, collaborative networking and
partnerships in the arts and disabilities communities; policy and program development,
management; fund-raising, fiscal oversight, and marketing. The Executive Director will ensure
successful outreach and programming in four areas: education, cultural access, professional
development and public awareness; reaching people with disabilities statewide.
As the sole employee of an emerging organization, the Executive Director must be flexible and
work with the Board of Directors to develop initiatives in furtherance of the mission of VSA
Missouri.
Scope and Responsibilities:
The Executive Director is responsible for the administration and management of VSA Missouri.
Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to administrative, fiscal and program
development.
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization's
consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.
In program development and overall administration, the Executive Director will:
1. Work with the Board of Directors to develop and monitor a strategic plan.
2. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the
Board of Directors, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the board.
3. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers.
4. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and
local regulations.
5. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.
Communications duties include:
1. Keep the board informed on the condition of the organization.
2. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals.
3. Establish sound working relationships with community groups and organizations
throughout the state.
4. Develop an active communication network with artists with disabilities statewide.
5. Represent the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public.
6. Maintain positive and mutually beneficial relationships with diverse organizations and
individuals in the arts, education and disability communities.
In budget and finance duties include:
1. Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
2. Work with the board in preparing a budget; and see that the organization operates
within budget guidelines.
3. Ensure there are adequate funds for the organization to carry out its work.
4. Be responsible for seeking and managing funding from diverse sources, maintaining data
and effective evaluation systems to support timely reporting on program outcomes.
5. Work with the Board of Directors to establish and carry out individual giving plans and
special events to raise funds to further the mission of VSA Missouri.
Other:
The Executive Director will be expected to travel throughout the state, and nationally. In-state travel
will be required approximately 25% of the time and out of state travel 1-2 times a year, on average.
Experience/Skills Required:
Minimum Education: A bachelors degree; advanced degree in relevant area preferred.
Demonstrated passion for the mission of the organization
Ability to travel to diverse rural and urban communities statewide.
Ability to communicate by email, phone and in person with diverse stakeholders.
Microsoft Office proficiency
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
An ability to work from home and to effectively self structure time and activities.
Ability to attend and contribute to long meetings as needed.
Flexibility to attend meetings or events during the weekday, evenings and weekends.
Ideal candidate will have:
At least three years of experience in a management position in a non-profit environment.
Ability to establish and maintain systems for correspondence, financial and program data record
keeping.
Grant writing and reporting experience.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Application information:
Submit letter of interest, resume, and a minimum of three references by March 23, 2012 to:
vsamissouri@gmail.com