MANAGING DIRECTOR
Job Description
Introduction
The Hermitage Artist Retreat is a multi-disciplinary artist
retreat uniquely serving artists, the creative process, and the
community. The mission of the Hermitage is to inspire and
foster the most influential and culturally consequential art and
artists of our time. Located on a nine-acre beachfront
campus in Manasota Key at the southern tip of Sarasota County,
Florida, we provide diverse and accomplished artists with
multi-week residencies to create new works of art, theater, music,
literature, and more. Hermitage Fellows have frequently described
their experiences as “life-changing” and “transformative,”
regularly noting that they accomplish more in any two weeks at the
Hermitage than they otherwise might in two years. The award-winning
original works created at the Hermitage are presented in renowned
concert halls, theaters, museums, and galleries throughout our
region and across the globe. In addition to the unique and
invaluable experience we provide to artists, we take pride in our
complementary missions of historic preservation, ecological
restoration, and dynamic community engagement.
HermitageArtistRetreat.org
Artistic Director and CEO: Andy Sandberg
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Hermitage Artist Retreat seeks a Managing Director (MD) with
demonstrated executive leadership skills, a deep knowledge of
non-profit management and governance, and a passion for the arts
and its impact. Over the last two years, the Hermitage has nearly
tripled its revenue, staff, and programming; introduced dozens of
new partnerships throughout Sarasota County and across the United
States; and launched a new annual theater commission. The future is
bright with expectations that this growth will continue.
The successful candidate should be passionate about having
a role in a fast-paced, energized, and rapidly growing arts
organization that is looking to make a significant and sustainable
impact in both our community and the national artistic
landscape. In respect to our complementary missions of
preservation and community engagement, the MD will play a pivotal
role in collaborating with multiple local organizations to bring
our missions to life and manage critical partnerships and
relationships. This newly created MD role will be hands-on,
operational, and strategic.
The Hermitage is the only major arts organization in the
Gulf Coast region exclusively committed to the development and
creation of new work across all artistic disciplines. Sarasota
County is one of the fastest growing economies in the country, with
the arts playing a pivotal role in the culture, community, and
prosperity of the region.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Artistic Director/CEO, the Managing Director
(MD) will implement and oversee the infrastructure and systems
needed to support the daily operations of the organization and the
advancement of the strategic plan, serving as a right hand to the
CEO. The Managing Director is responsible for rendering the
Artistic Director/CEO’s vision into practicable initiatives that
are financially sound and supported, and which will inspire the
board, staff, artists, and extended community. The MD will be
responsible for the oversight of administrative and financial
systems including accounting, information technology, risk
management, government and community relations, human resources,
databases, hospitality, marketing and communications, facilities,
policies and practices, and the oversight of all contractors and
vendors. As a member of the senior management team, the MD will be
involved in a range of strategic planning and internal initiatives.
The MD will function as the primary liaison to standing and ad-hoc
board committees. The ideal candidate will continually evaluate
company policies and practices to ensure maximum operational
efficiency. Additionally, in support of our underlying missions of
historic and environmental preservation, the MD will function as
the direct conduit to various foundations, city, county, state, and
federal organizations in the fulfillment of our goals and
responsibilities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the guidance of the Artistic Director/CEO and the Board of
Trustees, the MD will update, maintain, and execute the
organization’s strategic plan with emphasis on non-profit
operations and management; financial results and revenue streams;
marketing, communication, and branding; and facilities/property
management.
The MD will work collaboratively with all parts of the
organization to ensure that all departments are fully integrated
and aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values,
while maintaining and cultivating deep relationships with community
partners, locally, nationally, and internationally.
The MD will collaborate with the Artistic Director/CEO to
support the development and effective operations of the Board of
Trustees. This includes working with Board leadership to optimize
efficient operations of the Board and its committees; providing
regular written reports to Board; growing the Board through active
cultivation and recruitment; and serving as a staff liaison for the
standing committees of the Board.
The MD will serve as ‘boots on the ground’ to keep the
day-to-day operations of the company running efficiently and
successfully.
Overall fiscal management responsibility includes the review and
preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
materials and metrics for the Artistic Director/CEO and Board of
Trustees. The MD will oversee successful budget implementation,
financial forecasting, cash flow, and coordination of audit
activities as well as accounts payable and receivable.
The MD will develop relationships, maintain, and grow
partnerships and collaborative ventures, while engaging with a wide
variety of constituents, including business owners, donors, partner
arts organizations, schools and colleges, and elected officials,
enhancing the organization’s brand and reputation. Continue
to cultivate and deepen relationships with foundations to grow
contributed revenue.
The MD will have overall responsibility for HR policies and
practices, including the recruitment and onboarding of staff. The
MD will foster an office culture of teamwork, generous
collaboration, clear communication, effective delegation, and
mutual support.
Overseeing the marketing, branding, and communications efforts
of the company, the MD will help to coordinate, develop, and
implement marketing and public relations initiatives, sponsorship
arrangements, timelines, and campaigns. Additionally, this position
will help to promote the company’s mission and identity through
managing the thoughtful and meticulous creation and placement of
print materials, news stories, website notices, social media, news
releases, and other assets.
In the absence of the Artistic Director/CEO (who maintains an
active freelance career as a director, writer, and producer), the
MD will serve as the representative of the company to all staff,
board, artists, and other constituents. This may include donor and
fundraising events; programming events; or other like opportunities
to represent the Hermitage externally.
The MD will lead the relationships with external governmental,
city, and state agencies, as well as local foundations and
community organizations; all have an interest in historical and
environmental preservation, civic responsibility, and community
engagement.
The MD will oversee the general operations of the organization
and its facilities. The MD will also be responsible for overseeing
emergency planning and contingencies to ensure the safety and
security of all employees, artists in residence, and property.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A passion for the Hermitage’s mission and the organization’s
commitment to supporting artists, the creative process, and the
community.
- Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and goal-oriented – a sense of
hustle with a bias for action; the ideal candidate works harder,
longer and smarter than most.
- A creative problem-solver and dream-enabler who finds
excitement in pursuing ambitious goals and achieving the highest
possibilities; an optimistic leader who looks for ways to execute
on every possibility rather than explaining why something is not
possible.
- Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication
skills; strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills are
essential.
- Significant leadership experience with multiple years managing
the finance and administration of a substantial non-profit
organization or similar business unit. Additional experience in a
fast-growing non-profit arts organization of comparable growth
trajectory is a plus.
- Experience in “crisis management” and finding effective and
swift resolutions to matters of escalation.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with diplomacy and
discretion.
- The ability to take accurate notes, summarize and retain
information, and seamlessly translate into future
communications.
- Facility in managing multiple priorities and time-sensitive
deadlines. Organizational and project-planning skills are
paramount, as is the management of multiple institutional
partnerships.
- Available to work evenings and weekends in support of artist
programs and donor events on campus and throughout our region.
- Proficiency with management software, databases, Microsoft
Office, Google G-Suite, Zoom, and other relevant applications;
familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent, or higher.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat is an equal opportunity
employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all employees, artists, guests, and
members of our community.
Location of position: The Hermitage Artist
Retreat on Manasota Key (Englewood, Florida / Sarasota County)
Please note this is a full-time position, and non-local
candidates will be expected to relocate.
Salary and benefits: Salary commensurate with
experience. Full benefits plan includes medical, dental, and
vision, plus an IRA match. A relocation bonus may be provided, as
appropriate.
To apply, please submit:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Three References
Submit Applications to: Jobs@HermitageArtistRetreat.org
Application deadlines: We are seeking to fill this position as
soon as possible. Interested candidates are asked to submit their
materials promptly.
Location/Region: Englewood, FL (34223)