• Strategic Planning – develops and implements the organization’s strategic plan and annual action plans in conjunction with the Board.

• Program Development and Management – develops, implements, and supervises programs and services that are consistent with the organization’s mission and strategic plan and that meet the needs of constituents.

• Fund Development/Grant Oversight and Fiscal Management – together with the Board, develops and manages the fundraising and financial strategies of the organization; assists Board Treasurer in developing an annual budget; identifies grant opportunities and manages the application process; directs donor development plan and communications.

• Staff Leadership and Management – motivates and develops the instructors and volunteers, participates in hiring and evaluation of instructors; coordinates work with the Board’s committees, volunteers, and partner organizations, including the Cayuga Arts Collective.

• Event Planning and Management – together with the Board, visual and performing artists and other organizations, develops and schedules performances and art exhibitions; negotiates artist contracts and payments; creates and manages an event budget; develops and implements an event marketing plan; manages pre-event setup and post-event breakdown; organizes on-site event staffing and support. Setting up PA systems, hanging artwork, placing sculpture, configuring event space. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• Community Relations – develops effective working relationships within the community (both within the arts community and elsewhere) to ensure that the arts are represented in the community-at-large and for the constituency that TCFA serves.

• Advocacy – serves as the chief spokesperson for TCFA; articulates and communicates the value of the arts in improving our quality of life, and promotes community support of the arts (individuals, businesses, government organizations and other non-profits).

• Facility Management – manages office processes and procedures; arranges and schedules facility maintenance; manages correspondence and phone messages, monitors maintenance of pianos, audio/visual equipment, etc.

• Conducts all business at the highest standard of integrity ensuring that all activities are legal and ethical. For those requiring special accommodation, a list of marginal job functions is available upon request.

College degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a non-profit organization, with significant experience in the arts or a related area; management experience preferred. Musical experience, as a performer, venue staff, etc. is a plus.