Posted on February 8, 2013

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Executive Director

The Board of Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is seeking an Executive Director who will lead this successful nonprofit organization into the future. The mission of VTS is to transform the ways in which teachers teach and students learn. We utilize a unique approach based in theory and research that uses the discussion of visual art to significantly increase student engagement and success. VTS has trained hundreds of educators in schools and museums in over twenty states reaching tens of thousands of students. Primary regional activities are found in New York, Massachusetts, Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Reports to: Board of Directors

Direct Reports:

• Director of Advancement
• Director of Strategic Initiatives
• Finance & Operations Director
• National Program Director
• Research Director

Resources:

• Operating budget of approximately $1.3 million
• Twenty-five full and part time staff with additional consultants

Qualifications

Education: An advanced degree in arts, education, administration, or a related field is desirable.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years in an executive leadership position or position leading up to this.

Additional Requirements: Flexibility to travel

LEADERSHIP PROFILE

Leadership

• Success working with or within a growing nonprofit organization associated with the arts and/or education
• Experience in ensuring the successful implementation of a strategic plan with long range perspective
• Experience in fundraising with proven ability to develop new resources
• Skills in effective marketing
• Philosophical recognition and commitment to the importance of research based programming
• Demonstrated success working with a governance board and board development

Management

• Experience and understanding of non-profit financial planning, funding, management, and operations
• Competence in recruiting, hiring, and supervising personnel in different geographic locations
• Ability to create a clear focus and articulated deliverables

Personal Qualities

• Deep appreciation for the arts and education
• Strong and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build a collaborative culture recognizing the contributions of all members of the organization
• Strong observational and listening skills
• Inspiring and trustworthy
• Analytical and strategic thinker yet tactical and results oriented
• Adaptable, flexible and creative
• High integrity with a personal desire to be a leader
• Sense of humor, curiosity, perspective, and balance

Application Instructions

Closing Date: March 29, 2013

Contact and Submittals to:
Barbara B. Young, Board President
youngbb@me.com

Please e-mail the following:

• A letter of interest
• Resume
• Letters of recommendation
• A reference list that includes relationship to candidate and contact information