Maryland Nonprofits · 7 hours ago
Director of Operations Riverworks Arts Center
Poolesville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expMaryland Nonprofits is seeking a Director of Operations for Riverworks Art Center, which aims to foster creative placemaking in Montgomery County. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing staff and volunteers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality artistic programs and exhibitions.
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Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness
Develop and execute plans to implement strategies developed by co-founders and the Board of Directors
Foster a positive and inclusive organizational culture
Recruit and train staff, conduct performance evaluations and support staff growth
Facilitate weekly staff meetings
Oversee the development of a volunteer/intern network
Foster a collaborative work environment
Assist with preparation of the Board Financials and Annual Budget
Support the Board and co-founders in fundraising and partnership efforts
Assist in identifying grants to support programming and operations
Monitor income and expenses to budget
Oversee a diverse range of artistic programs, exhibitions, and events
Ensure programs align with Riverworks’ mission
Ensure programs engage a broad audience
Oversee the implementation of the Riverworks’ Communication Plan and adapt it to current needs
Support relationships with local, state, and national stakeholders, donors, and partners in collaboration with the co-founders and Board of Directors
Represent Riverworks at public events, meetings, and media engagements
Promote Riverworks’ programs and initiatives to increase visibility and support at the local, state, and national level
Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and Riverworks staff
Attend Board of Directors meetings, providing regular updates and financial reports
Assist in the recruitment and orientation of new Board members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in arts administration, business, or a related field (master's preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role within a nonprofit, preferably an arts or cultural organization
Experience in fundraising and financial management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to the Riverworks mission
Experience in employee management and basic human resources knowledge
Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Word), QuickBooks, Wix, Google Workspace and email management programs
Ability to prioritize and execute a wide variety of concurrent responsibilities
Ability to work some evenings and weekends
Benefits
21 Days of PTO
Health Insurance (50% of premium paid by Riverworks)
Company
Maryland Nonprofits
Maryland Nonprofits is a nonprofit organization that offers consulting, training, and legal services for the nonprofit community.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Heather Iliff
President and CEO
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