Executive Director

DESCRIPTION

The Executive Director (ED) of Croton Academy of Arts is a full-time position responsible for the oversight and governance of the entire organization. This includes overseeing the studio and theatre space as well as a licensed NYS after school program. They handle all day-to-day operations as well as determine long term goals, strategies, budgets, and deadlines for the organization. The ED meets with the board quarterly and whenever necessary. They must seek board approval for all major decisions and significant purchases.

Theatre and Studio Space

Croton Academy’s studio helms many classes, performances, and events every year. The ED works with the Theatre Producer to create a calendar of such programming every season. The ED is the central communication point for all outside events the studio hosts and/or produces. Each year, the theatre produces four to five shows and offers several classes and summer camps. The ED works with the Theatre Producer on show selection, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, marketing, communication, and overall logistics.

After School Program

Croton Academy operates two after school programs in the Croton-Harmon Union Free School District (CHUFSD) located at the Carrie E. Tompkins (CET) elementary school for students in grades K-3 and the Pierre Van Cortlandt (PVC) middle school for students in grades 4-7. These programs are overseen by the New York Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). As such, the ED must be familiar with the OCFS regulations. Each program is operated by a Site Supervisor who reports to the Program Director. The ED is responsible for supervising, overseeing, and communicating with the Program Director on a daily basis and Site Supervisors as needed. The ED works with the Program Director on staffing and purchases for the programs.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree equivalent or higher.
- 5 years production experience
- Experience with children

SALARY

$80,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year

• NON-UNION