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KCC DirectorJob Description and CompetenciesPosition Overview:The KCC Director is responsible for implementing the Kalamazoo Cultural Center's (KCC) vision, strategicwork plan, Epic Center programming and services, grantmaking, and fundraising activities, as well as theoverall administrative management of the facility and organization.Along with the Board of Directors of the Kalamazoo Cultural Center, the KCC Director serves as KCC'srepresentative in communicating KCC's vision and activities to the broader community. The KCC Directorreports to the ACGK Executive Director. This is a full-time, salaried, FLSA-exempt position. This positionrequires at least 40 hours of work per week with the ability to work more if necessary.Major Tasks Performed (Essential Job Functions)Strategic Activities Collaborate with building partner organizations to develop consistent messaging about the tangibleand intangible value and impact of the Epic Center as a collective positive influence on the arts inour community. Strengthen the brand and visibility of the Epic Center in the community with arts organizations andtheir leaders, business and community groups, foundations, educators, and others. Led the development of an annual work plan for KCC and the Epic Center and oversee long-rangestrategic planning and implementation processes, including stewardship of KCC's human, financial,facility, and technological resources. Ensure strategic management of the Epic Center and the Epic Theatre with the KCC Board ofDirectors.Stakeholder Engagement & Fundraising Maintain positive relationships with local arts, funding, corporate, education, and politicalcommunities.Promote transparency and facilitate ongoing communication among stakeholders.Build organizational capacity, cultivate funders and donors, and pursue private funding support forKCC's grantmaking and other programs and special projects.Ensure the organization's long-term health through creating and maintaining a funding plan thataddresses the financial sustainability and the long-term building maintenance needs.Facility and Venue Management Act as the owner representative for the Kalamazoo Cultural Center, listing Epic Center offices asthe registered agent with the State of MichiganAct as the direct Liaison between the building partners and Lockhart and the Board of DirectorsSupervise the building management /ArtsCouncil2/Shared Documents/ACGK-HR/Job Descriptions/KCC ExecutiveDirector Job Description.docx1
KCC DirectorJob Description and Competencies Provide direct supervision of rental activities in the Epic and all relatedproperties: Develop rental policies/pricing schedules for approval Vetting potential events (rental priority 1 bldg. partner, 2 arts non-profits, 3nonprofits, 4 all others) Manage rental calendar Provide estimate, contract, and invoice management for rental activities Hire and supervise staff to manage rental events Oversee the purchase and maintenance of equipment and goods within the Center Provide routine reporting on finances and usage of the spaceProgram & Grant Management Seek opportunities to develop strategic partnerships and collaborate with arts organizations todeliver relevant and timely programming to diverse regional communities.Manage, evaluate, and oversee ACGK programs, including All Ears Theatre, Art Hop, Concerts inthe Park, and others.Work with the Board of Directors to develop funding criteria, oversee the grantmaking process andcommunicate grantmaking outcomes.Act as Liaison to groups when acting as fiscal sponsor to their project.Governance Manage the activities of the KCC Boards of Directors strategically, including board and subcommittee meetings as necessary.Engage Board members to maximize their participation and contribution toward the organization'ssuccess and growth.Play an active role in the orientation, education, and engagement of new and existing Boardmembers, and develop strategies for effective evaluation, rotation, and celebration of Boardmembers and institutional successes.Prepare written and oral reports for presentation to committees and the Board of Directors.Fiscal & Administrative Provide fiscal and organizational leadership, including guidance to all administrative staff tomaximize effectiveness and productivity.Oversee property manager, vendors, contractors, and others involved in the successful operationsof the Epic Center.Collaborate with the Finance Committee to develop annual budgets and cash-flow projections.Monitor KCC's financial position, make recommendations to the Board of Directors, and/or act asappropriate.Hire, train, supervise administrative staff, mobilize volunteers, and oversee the effective use offinancial and technological resources needed to achieve the organization's goals and ites/ArtsCouncil2/Shared Documents/ACGK-HR/Job Descriptions/KCC ExecutiveDirector Job Description.docx2
KCC DirectorJob Description and Competencies Create human resource policies, practices, and procedures with appropriate Board input to ensurethat they comply with state and federal employment laws and regulations.Ensure compliance with all applicable intergovernmental and other laws governing nonprofitorganizations.Establish an administrative environment and decision-making process that promotes a positiveworking atmosphere and collegial staff relations.Required Competencies:Leadership Inspires others with compelling visions. Takes risks for the sake of purpose, vision, or mission. Builds trust and demonstrates integrity with a noticeable congruence between words and actions. Involves people in decisions that affect them. Makes decisions that are best for the organization and attempts to mitigate the negativeconsequences for people.Diplomacy Effectively utilizes tact and diplomacy in working with people across hierarchical, functional, and/orcultural borders. Understands cultural, climate, and organizational issues. Adapts conduct and communications to "politically correct" standards. Effectively leverages networks of influence to enable progress. Expresses the context of a situation in a non-confrontational or positive manner.Interpersonal Skills Strives for self-awareness in a social setting. Demonstrates sincere interest in others. Treats all people with respect, courtesy and consideration. Respects differences in the attitudes and perspectives of others. Listens, observes and strives to gain an understanding of others. Communicates effectively. Shows sensitivity to diversity issues.Personal Accountability Demonstrates the ability to self-evaluate. Strives to take responsibility for their actions. Accepts personal responsibility for outcomes. Utilizes feedback. Observes and analyzes data to learn from mistakes. Sees new possibilities by examining personal sites/ArtsCouncil2/Shared Documents/ACGK-HR/Job Descriptions/KCC ExecutiveDirector Job Description.docx3
KCC DirectorJob Description and CompetenciesIntegrity and Trust Is widely trusted Is seen as a direct, truthful individual Can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner Maintains confidentialities Admits mistakesEthics and Values Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during bothgood and bad times Practices what he/she preachesWritten Communication Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles Can effectively communicate messages to have the desired effectProblem Solving Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions Probes all fruitful sources for answers Can see hidden problems Is excellent at honest analysis Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answerOrganizing Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal Uses resources effectively and efficiently Arranges information and files in a useful mannerEducation / Experience / Knowledge:EducationRequired: Bachelor's degree in a related field.Desired: Master's Degree in a related fieldExperienceRequired: 3-5 years of management experience, particularly in maximizing earned andunearned revenue, mobilizing human and financial resources, and facilities management.Desired: 6 -9 years of management experience, particularly in maximizing earned andunearned revenue, mobilizing human and financial resources, and facilities management.KnowledgeRequired: Microsoft office, including excel, word, and outlook.Desired: QuickBooks Pro, Tessitura software, Adobe products, website languagesincluding word rtsCouncil2/Shared Documents/ACGK-HR/Job Descriptions/KCC ExecutiveDirector Job Description.docx4
KCC DirectorJob Description and CompetenciesPhysical Demands - OfficeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use the computer,telephone, and other office equipment. The employee is frequently asked to walk, sit, talk, or listen.The employee is occasionally asked to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Theemployee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment - OfficeThe employee works in an office environment with, for the most part, ambient room temperatures,lighting, and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. May occasionally beasked to work outside or in other settings for events.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee inthis position. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties asrequested by his or her supervisor at any time, with or without /ArtsCouncil2/Shared Documents/ACGK-HR/Job Descriptions/KCC ExecutiveDirector Job Description.docx5
Develop rental policies/pricing schedules for approval Vetting potential events (rental priori ty 1 bldg. partner, 2 arts non-profits, 3 nonprofits, 4 all others) Manage rental calendar Provide estimate, contract, and invoice management for rental activities Hire and supervise staff to manage rental events
