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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Full Time

Reports to the Board of Directors

Issued By: deadCenter Film

Application Closing Date : October 2, 2026

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Pay : $90,000

MISSION ADVANCEMENT

● Work in partnership with the Board of Directors in developing the organization’s strategic plan, including mission, vision, values, goals and objectives

● Advance the mission and strategic plan by developing and managing programs and services

● Ensure a high level of program quality, including regular tracking, evaluation and reporting on measures of success

● Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization and is ultimately responsible for the organization’s relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, board, clients, community partners, funders, local government, and media

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

● Raise funds to support organizational operations from a variety of sources, including government, foundations, corporate and individual donors

● Support the Board of Directors in its fundraising efforts

● Develop the annual budget, in cooperation with the Director of Festival + Events and Finance Committee, subject to approval by the Board of Directors

● Oversee financial management of the organization, ensuring compliance with financial policies, manages accounts, and provides regular (no less than quarterly) reporting to the Board of Directors on the financial status of the organization.

● Primary point of contact for all high-level sponsors

GOVERNANCE

● Cultivate a strong, transparent working relationship with the Board of Directors

● Provide accurate, complete and timely information on the organization’s programs, services and finances to the BOD

● Inform and advise the Board on current trends, problems and opportunities that are important to the organization’s mission and operations

● Serves as a non-voting member of the Board of Directors

BUSINESS ADMIN

● Maintain the necessary financial, human resources, and other management and administrative policies and procedures for the organization, and brings relevant policies to the Board of Directors for review and approval

● Recruit and retain highly qualified personnel and administer an effective human resources system that includes position descriptions, performance standards, performance appraisals and a fair compensation system

● Ensure smooth day-to-day management of the organization, including the execution of all contracts and agreements and the creation of a contingency/emergency plan

● Coordinate and implements the deadCenter Film Employee Handbook

● Ensure the legal integrity of the organization, monitoring compliance of the organization with all applicable laws and regulations

● Work with the Director of Festival + Events and Director of Programming to coordinate time off requests, vacation, comp time, etc

● Coordinate with the Director of Festival + Events and Director of Programming on paid sick leave, maternity leave and personal time