Executive Director

To apply, please email the Verge Executive Director Search Committee at vergesearchcommittee@vergecontemporary.org with the subject line: “Attn: Executive Director Search – [Your Last Name]”. Attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and 3 references (a single combined PDF is preferred); you may also include an optional portfolio or links to related work, exhibitions, or writing.

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until the position is filled; applications received by June 1, 2026, will receive priority consideration.

Verge Center for the Arts is excited to invite applications for our next Executive Director, a visionary leader who will champion contemporary art and artists in the Sacramento region. Located in Sacramento’s Southside Park neighborhood, Verge is the leading cultural institution in the region for contemporary art and ideas, supporting local career and emerging artists and offering arts education for youth and adults.

The Executive Director will lead the creative, strategic, and financial vision of Verge’s exhibitions, educational programs, and community initiatives. This role oversees programs, staffing, fundraising, and operations, working closely with the Board of Directors to advance Verge’s mission and deepen its impact in the region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic and creative leadership for exhibitions, educational programming, and artist support.
• Serving as a public ambassador for Verge, building partnerships and visibility in the local arts and philanthropic communities.
• Leading fundraising efforts with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and public agencies, including events and grant writing.
• Overseeing financial stewardship, including budgeting and financial reporting, in alignment with Verge’s fiscal policies.
• Managing daily operations, supervising staff, and fostering a healthy, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.

Ideal candidates will bring:

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in nonprofit arts organizations.
• A graduate degree and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven success in fundraising, including individual giving, grants, and sponsorships.
• Demonstrated financial management experience and strong organizational skills.
• Experience managing equitable, inclusive teams and collaborating in a creative, fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of artists’ needs and the regional arts ecosystem. This is a full-time position with a mix of onsite and remote work, Monday–Friday, plus some evenings and weekends for openings, meetings, and special events. The salary range is $85,000–$100,000 and includes benefits. Projected start date is Fall 2026, with paid onboarding as early as October 2026. Verge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across our staff, board, artists, and audiences. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, women, LGBTQ , and members of other historically marginalized communities.

To apply, please email the Verge Executive Director Search Committee at vergesearchcommittee@vergecontemporary.org with the subject line: “Attn: Executive Director Search – [Your Last Name]”. Attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and 3 references (a single combined PDF is preferred); you may also include an optional portfolio or links to related work, exhibitions, or writing.

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until the position is filled; applications received by June 1, 2026, will receive priority consideration.