Executive Director of Arts & Culture
Confidential, San Francisco, California, United States, 94101
Executive Director of Arts & Culture
About the Company
Esteemed local healthcare provider
Industry Government Administration
Type Government Agency
Founded 1850
Employees 10,001+
Categories
Government Small and Medium Businesses
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Arts and Culture to spearhead the city's comprehensive arts and cultural strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the arts remain a fundamental part of the city's identity, civic life, and economic vitality. This senior leadership role involves unifying and aligning the work of various arts and cultural entities, serving as the principal liaison to the arts community, and championing the integration of arts and culture into broader city priorities. The Executive Director will also oversee city investments in arts funding, public art projects, and cultural infrastructure, with a focus on transparency, equity, and measurable community benefit.
Applicants must have a minimum of 7 years' of relevant experience in arts administration, cultural policy, or creative industry leadership, and at least 5 years' of senior leadership experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with a preference for a graduate degree. The role demands a deep knowledge of the cultural landscape, experience in managing public funding programs, and a proven ability to engage diverse communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the critical role of arts and culture in fostering community identity, social connection, and economic vitality, and a commitment to equity and cultural preservation. Strong strategic thinking, policy development, and project management skills are essential, as is the ability to navigate complex political and organizational contexts with professionalism and tact.
Hiring Manager Title Mayor
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Non-Profit Management
About the Company
Esteemed local healthcare provider
Industry Government Administration
Type Government Agency
Founded 1850
Employees 10,001+
Categories
Government Small and Medium Businesses
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Arts and Culture to spearhead the city's comprehensive arts and cultural strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the arts remain a fundamental part of the city's identity, civic life, and economic vitality. This senior leadership role involves unifying and aligning the work of various arts and cultural entities, serving as the principal liaison to the arts community, and championing the integration of arts and culture into broader city priorities. The Executive Director will also oversee city investments in arts funding, public art projects, and cultural infrastructure, with a focus on transparency, equity, and measurable community benefit.
Applicants must have a minimum of 7 years' of relevant experience in arts administration, cultural policy, or creative industry leadership, and at least 5 years' of senior leadership experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with a preference for a graduate degree. The role demands a deep knowledge of the cultural landscape, experience in managing public funding programs, and a proven ability to engage diverse communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the critical role of arts and culture in fostering community identity, social connection, and economic vitality, and a commitment to equity and cultural preservation. Strong strategic thinking, policy development, and project management skills are essential, as is the ability to navigate complex political and organizational contexts with professionalism and tact.
Hiring Manager Title Mayor
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Non-Profit Management