Description

The Role: 
 
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
Reports to: Bronzeville Center for the Arts Board of Directors

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide innovative and visionary leadership in the planning, implementation, and operation  of the newly-created Bronzeville Center for the Arts, and organization with a goal of affecting  substantive change for the benefit of the community, as well as for advancing our  understanding of African American diasporic art and culture across the region and nation.
• Oversee the planning, development and construction of the Bronzeville Center for the Arts  architectural and site projects.
• Oversee the management of the Center, directing staff regarding all day-to-day operations  including exhibitions, programming and the safety and well-being of visitors, users, and staff.
• Advise the Board on institutional strategy, operations, and policy matters.
• Lead strategic planning.
• Contribute to ongoing fundraising efforts; ensure impactful evaluation of all short-term and  long-term fundraising efforts with specific milestones necessary to ensure the financial health  of the organization.
• Prepare and oversee capital and operating budgets, ensuring appropriate levels of financial  control and compliance.
• Cultivate and develop relationships with regional Black arts, heritage and other organizations,  private- and public-sector partners, educators and public agencies, as well as the local, regional  and international media.
• Remain cognizant and up-to-date on local, community and national issues that may require  adjustments to the strategic plan, in order to leverage opportunities and/or to solve challenges.
• Enhance BCA’s reputation by being active and visible in the community and by working closely  with other professional, civic, community based, and private organizations.
• Cultivate a positive organizational culture, committed to attracting and retaining a diverse  employee base. 

Skills & Experience; 

• The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, innovative, and visionary individual with a passion 
  for African American and African Diaspora art and artists.
• An existing interest in/knowledge of Black Milwaukee and Wisconsin art and artists would be an asset.
• This leader will have exceptional interpersonal skills and leadership experience gained by  working in the museum, gallery, visitor experience or nonprofit field.
• They will be confident and capable as the public face of the Center.
• A proven record in  fundraising success is preferred Demonstrated achievement leading a team in transformative environments will be key, bringing experience in project management, program development and strategic partnerships.
• Additionally, they will have an ability to assess and implement the infrastructure and operational requirements necessary to support sustainable growth.
• Required qualifications include a degree in nonprofit management, arts administration, or museum management or 10+ years’ experience in nonprofit leadership, visitor experience and/or audience development.

Requirements

Personal Attributes: 

•  Passionate and committed to the Bronzeville Center for the Arts’ mission and vision. 
• A strategic and visionary leader who combines strong knowledge of African American art and  culture, institutional leadership, organizational management, and creative problem-solving skills with commercial instinct and resourcefulness.
• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills; actively seeks input from others, at  all levels of the organization and community, creating an environment where ideas and  information are easily exchanged, and voices are heard.
• Exceptional communicator and dynamic public speaker; ability to inspire and successfully  carry out the role of being an ambassador and leading voice of BCA.
• Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics, integrity, respect and humility.