THE JAMES RENWICK ALLIANCE FOR CRAFT
SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JRACraft is seeking an Executive Director with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills who can manage daily operations and execute a larger strategic vision. Candidates should have a strong interest in and knowledge of American craft. Successful fundraising experience is valued, as well as the ability to maintain our robust program offerings and help create new ones. The ED will work with staff, board members, and members to create and execute marketing, design publications, plan trips and events, apply for grants, and oversee all aspects of a small non-profit arts organization. Different levels of experience will be considered, some training is available.
JRACraft is a national membership organization that is committed to advancing scholarship, education and public appreciation of craft art as well as promoting individual achievements of excellence and innovation in the craft field. As an independent non-profit organization, JRACraft supports numerous craft artists and museums, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery.
JRACraft is an equal opportunity employer. Read more about JRACraft and our values:
www.jracraft.org/who-we-are
JRACraft is a national membership organization that is committed to advancing scholarship, education and public appreciation of craft art as well as promoting individual achievements of excellence and innovation in the craft field. As an independent non-profit organization, JRACraft supports numerous craft artists and museums, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery.
JRACraft is an equal opportunity employer. Read more about JRACraft and our values:
www.jracraft.org/who-we-are
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
• Experience and knowledge of contemporary American craft and not-for-profit organizations
• Related work experience (administration, marketing, development, and/or fundraising)
• Self-motivation, reliability, and discipline to work independently and effectively
• Proficiency in basic programs (i.e. Microsoft Office suite and G-suite)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to learn technology efficiently and effectively
• Must have own transportation to support program needs
• Knowledge of HubSpot and/or other membership or CRMs a plus
• Knowledge of QuickBooks and/or budget management a plus
• Graphic design and marketing skills a plus (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva)
• Ability to work in Washington DC on hybrid schedule and attend in-person events in the DC area when needed (approximately 10 events annually).
JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES
Administration
• Assist with the execution and administration of the JRACraft mission.
• Be responsible for review, supervision and direction of staff.
• Ensure security of records, maintain office files, financial, and automated systems and storage.
Governance
• Serve as a non-voting member of any committee upon request.
• Attend and assist in the planning and implementation of board meetings and committee development.
• Serve as representative of the organization at meetings and events.
• Work with the Board to develop and implement a strategic plan.
Finances
• Ensure all bills are paid in a timely fashion.
• Maintain bank accounts and budgets.
• Oversee bookkeeping and annual financial audits.
• Maintain organized and accessible tax and compliance filings.
• Assist the President/Treasurer in preparation of the yearly budget.
Marketing
• Ensure the maintenance, updating, and performance of the website.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of marketing and publicity, including social media, eNewsletters and event-specific email marketing.
• Ensure the design and layout of the Craft Quarterly publication; coordinate content and editing.
Programming
• Help plan and execute trips and activities.
• Staff programs, trips and other activities as needed.
• Manage all trip registrations.
• Work with staff to survey program participants and see to the overall satisfaction of JRACraft events.
Development
• Propose and implement fundraising strategies.
• Research, apply for and execute successful grant calendar.
• Build relationships for individual donor cultivation.
• Work with the committee to lead our largest annual fundraiser.
Membership
• Support staff in proposing and implementing strategies to increase membership.
• Build relationships with members, manage member relations proactively.
• Oversee the tracking and recording of membership lists and statistics.
POSITION DETAILS
Full-time position. Target start date July 2024.
Hybrid work with mixture of remote and office hours. In-person attendance required at various events throughout the year in the Washington, DC area.
Salary starts at $70,000 annually, with potential adjustments based on experience and qualifications.
Health benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Applications deadline May 5, 2024.
Submit a resume and letter of interest that addresses your qualifications for the job.
Please format as a single PDF and send to: president@jra.org
Please note in your cover letter if you have worked with any of the following systems: HubSpot or another CRM/Donor management system; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva; Jotform or another form builder; Zapier; G-Suite including Gmail and Google Drive; Microsoft Office suite including Mail Merges and Excel Documents; QuickBooks, Marketing software including Mailchimp and social media.
• Experience and knowledge of contemporary American craft and not-for-profit organizations
• Related work experience (administration, marketing, development, and/or fundraising)
• Self-motivation, reliability, and discipline to work independently and effectively
• Proficiency in basic programs (i.e. Microsoft Office suite and G-suite)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to learn technology efficiently and effectively
• Must have own transportation to support program needs
• Knowledge of HubSpot and/or other membership or CRMs a plus
• Knowledge of QuickBooks and/or budget management a plus
• Graphic design and marketing skills a plus (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva)
• Ability to work in Washington DC on hybrid schedule and attend in-person events in the DC area when needed (approximately 10 events annually).
JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES
Administration
• Assist with the execution and administration of the JRACraft mission.
• Be responsible for review, supervision and direction of staff.
• Ensure security of records, maintain office files, financial, and automated systems and storage.
Governance
• Serve as a non-voting member of any committee upon request.
• Attend and assist in the planning and implementation of board meetings and committee development.
• Serve as representative of the organization at meetings and events.
• Work with the Board to develop and implement a strategic plan.
Finances
• Ensure all bills are paid in a timely fashion.
• Maintain bank accounts and budgets.
• Oversee bookkeeping and annual financial audits.
• Maintain organized and accessible tax and compliance filings.
• Assist the President/Treasurer in preparation of the yearly budget.
Marketing
• Ensure the maintenance, updating, and performance of the website.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of marketing and publicity, including social media, eNewsletters and event-specific email marketing.
• Ensure the design and layout of the Craft Quarterly publication; coordinate content and editing.
Programming
• Help plan and execute trips and activities.
• Staff programs, trips and other activities as needed.
• Manage all trip registrations.
• Work with staff to survey program participants and see to the overall satisfaction of JRACraft events.
Development
• Propose and implement fundraising strategies.
• Research, apply for and execute successful grant calendar.
• Build relationships for individual donor cultivation.
• Work with the committee to lead our largest annual fundraiser.
Membership
• Support staff in proposing and implementing strategies to increase membership.
• Build relationships with members, manage member relations proactively.
• Oversee the tracking and recording of membership lists and statistics.
POSITION DETAILS
Full-time position. Target start date July 2024.
Hybrid work with mixture of remote and office hours. In-person attendance required at various events throughout the year in the Washington, DC area.
Salary starts at $70,000 annually, with potential adjustments based on experience and qualifications.
Health benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Applications deadline May 5, 2024.
Submit a resume and letter of interest that addresses your qualifications for the job.
Please format as a single PDF and send to: president@jra.org
Please note in your cover letter if you have worked with any of the following systems: HubSpot or another CRM/Donor management system; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva; Jotform or another form builder; Zapier; G-Suite including Gmail and Google Drive; Microsoft Office suite including Mail Merges and Excel Documents; QuickBooks, Marketing software including Mailchimp and social media.
VOLUNTEER ON A COMMITTEE
Interested in being an active part of the James Renwick Alliance for Craft? Join one of our committees and help us expand the reach and impact of our organization. If you are interested in getting involved, please email Admin@jra.org.
standing committees:
Allocations - The Allocations Committee is responsible for funding requests made to the James Renwick Alliance and making recommendations for funding to the Board.
Programing - The Programs Committee, under the direction of the VP for Programs, shall help ensure a robust annual programming schedule. The committee will come up with ideas for possible events, programs, trips; provide preliminary research assistance to aid program coordinators with planning; and designate program coordinators to plan and execute programming.
Finance - The Finance Committee shall, under the direction of the Treasurer, provide oversight for accurate financial reporting to the board. The committee will be responsible for reviewing the FY budget prior to board approval. The committee will assist in the selection of an audit company to do the yearly audit and review the audit before it is finalized. The committee will advise the Director and assist with any financial questions that may arise.
Membership - The Membership Committee is responsible generally for maintaining and increasing the number of members to the Alliance. The responsibilities of the Membership Committee include current Member retention, development of member solicitations, supporting successful integration and engagement of new members, and supervision of any other general membership recruitment efforts. The Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the Board the categories of Alliance membership and the level of donation requested for each category.
Marketing - The Marketing Committee is responsible generally for publicity of all Alliance activities. This responsibility shall be carried out in conjunction with the Education Committee, the Fellowship Committee and other committees as may be appropriate. The Publicity Committee shall be responsible for all Alliance publications.
Development - The Development Committee is be responsible for all fundraising efforts of the Alliance other than the general solicitation and maintenance of individual memberships. This includes fundraising for acquisitions, special projects, corporate fundraising, fundraising from foundations, government funding through various sources, fundraising for fellowship activities, and the development of new fundraising activities.
Programing - The Programs Committee, under the direction of the VP for Programs, shall help ensure a robust annual programming schedule. The committee will come up with ideas for possible events, programs, trips; provide preliminary research assistance to aid program coordinators with planning; and designate program coordinators to plan and execute programming.
Finance - The Finance Committee shall, under the direction of the Treasurer, provide oversight for accurate financial reporting to the board. The committee will be responsible for reviewing the FY budget prior to board approval. The committee will assist in the selection of an audit company to do the yearly audit and review the audit before it is finalized. The committee will advise the Director and assist with any financial questions that may arise.
Membership - The Membership Committee is responsible generally for maintaining and increasing the number of members to the Alliance. The responsibilities of the Membership Committee include current Member retention, development of member solicitations, supporting successful integration and engagement of new members, and supervision of any other general membership recruitment efforts. The Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the Board the categories of Alliance membership and the level of donation requested for each category.
Marketing - The Marketing Committee is responsible generally for publicity of all Alliance activities. This responsibility shall be carried out in conjunction with the Education Committee, the Fellowship Committee and other committees as may be appropriate. The Publicity Committee shall be responsible for all Alliance publications.
Development - The Development Committee is be responsible for all fundraising efforts of the Alliance other than the general solicitation and maintenance of individual memberships. This includes fundraising for acquisitions, special projects, corporate fundraising, fundraising from foundations, government funding through various sources, fundraising for fellowship activities, and the development of new fundraising activities.
AD-HOC COMMITTEES:
Caucus - The Caucus Committee will plan 2-3 events for Caucus members annually. The committee will reach out to new Caucus members and lapsed members and represent Caucus Members interests. The Caucus committee should report to the Membership Committee.
Distinguished Artist Series - The Distinguished Artist Committee identifies four artists a year who can participate in the series and support the planning and execution. The Distinguished Artist committee should report to the Programs Committee.
JRA Day - The JRA Day Committee plans and executes JRA Day, the annual JRACraft fundraiser and one-day showcase and sale for artist members of the Alliance. The JRA Day committee should report to the Finance Committee.
Craft Quarterly - The Quarterly Committee write articles as needed and identifies articles and potential writers/editors for the publication and reports to the Marketing Committee.
Spring Craft Weekend - The Spring Craft Weekend Committee plans and executes Spring Craft Weekend. Each event has a chair or co-chair. The Spring Craft Weekend committee reports directly to the Board of Directors.
Trips - The Trips Committee shall research potential trip locations; identify potential trip leaders; provide support to staff with any trip-related tasks and report to Programs Committee.
Distinguished Artist Series - The Distinguished Artist Committee identifies four artists a year who can participate in the series and support the planning and execution. The Distinguished Artist committee should report to the Programs Committee.
JRA Day - The JRA Day Committee plans and executes JRA Day, the annual JRACraft fundraiser and one-day showcase and sale for artist members of the Alliance. The JRA Day committee should report to the Finance Committee.
Craft Quarterly - The Quarterly Committee write articles as needed and identifies articles and potential writers/editors for the publication and reports to the Marketing Committee.
Spring Craft Weekend - The Spring Craft Weekend Committee plans and executes Spring Craft Weekend. Each event has a chair or co-chair. The Spring Craft Weekend committee reports directly to the Board of Directors.
Trips - The Trips Committee shall research potential trip locations; identify potential trip leaders; provide support to staff with any trip-related tasks and report to Programs Committee.