Location and Job Title:

Director, Center for Arts and Culture
JCC of Stamford
1035 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905

Principal Responsibilities:

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Eli Schaffer at eschaffer@Stamfordjcc.org

Summary:

The Stamford JCC Center for Arts and Culture seeks a capable Director to help lead the community into the future. This professional will conceptualize, design, and implement a dynamic, fun, and experiential Arts and Culture portfolio of programs and opportunities. The Director is a natural relationship builder and connector who can align programs with stakeholder passions, building grassroots interest and sustainable philanthropic support from the greater community.

Principal Responsibilities:

Business Development

• Secure strategic program sponsorships from local and regional businesses and JCC patrons of the arts, matching sponsor passions with programs engaging target attendee demographics.
  
• Collaborate with other professionals on advocacy and ideas for engaging new donors in the Center for Arts and Culture.

Marketing

• Build the Center for Arts and Culture brand as a known leader in cultural experiences.
  
• Work closely with the Senior Director of Marketing to promote programs through all available channels, with a special focus on word of mouth and the Stamford JCC member network.

Committee Work

• Develop and grow active and engaged committees for cultural programs.
• Collaborate with the Film Festival volunteer committee to elevate festival impact and expand reach.
• Explore the creation of new committees to engage JCC Members of various interests.

Programming

• Develop cultural experiences that set the JCC apart from other membership organizations in the region.
• Bring fun to the foreground in the Arts and Culture department and throughout the JCC.
• Secure headliner events featuring comedians, authors, public figures, artists, and regional celebrities.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement the annual Jewish Film Festival of Fairfield County. Responsibilities include film selection, promotion & marketing, securing sponsorships, and budget management.

Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000 with the potential for a 4-day work week.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven success in curating relationships that yield sponsorship, philanthropic, or business partnerships.
• High energy person with an entrepreneurial spirit and a flexible, fun, creative, and collaborative disposition.
• Possess the drive to lead others while displaying professionalism, interfacing with varying levels of professionals and networking across cultural and ethnic groups.
• Convener with the interpersonal skills to connect people within, and across, interest areas.
• Exceptional oral communication skills and strong written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with attention to detail and follow-up.
• Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues.
• Knowledge of Jewish traditions and culture a plus.
• Must be available for evening and weekend events as the majority of events take place then.

Salary:

$70000

Agency Information:

The JCC of Stamford is a cultural, educational and recreational center, offering exceptional programs, classes and special events designed to enrich the mind, body and spirit. We are driven by Jewish Traditions, culture, and heritage.