Executive Director, Arts & Social Justice Education (The Bronx)

Executive Director, Arts & Social Justice Education

About the Company

Impact-led organization providing arts education to K-12 students

Industry

Nonprofit Organization Management

Type

Non Profit

Founded

1994

Employees

51-200

Categories

• Art
• Education
• Non Profit
• Non-Profit & Philanthropy
• Miscellaneous Educational Services

Specialties

About the Role

The Company is in search of an Executive Director to lead its mission of providing transformative arts and social justice education programming. The successful candidate will be a community-connected and values-driven leader, responsible for stewarding the organization's mission and deepening its culture of equity and care. This role involves working in close partnership with the Board, staff, and community to guide the organization into its next phase of impact. The ideal Executive Director will be grounded in justice, passionate about the arts and education, and dedicated to sustaining and deepening the organization's influence in the community.

Key responsibilities for the Executive Director include strategic planning, program development, and evaluation, as well as overseeing the organization's financial health and sustainability. The role also requires a strong focus on building and nurturing relationships with various stakeholders, including youth, families, schools, and artists. The Executive Director will be expected to embody the values of the organization, which are centered around empowering individuals and communities through the humanitarian power of arts and social justice education. A background in the arts, education, or a related field, and experience in leadership and management, are essential for this position. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader, capable of inspiring and mobilizing others towards a shared goal of creating a more just and equitable society.

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions