Executive Director

Cold Hollow Sculpture Park: Executive Director

Full-time preferred, will consider a part-time arrangement for highly qualified candidates.

Salary $80K-$95K, depending on experience; includes Holidays, PTO and flexible work schedule.

Reports to the Board of Directors.

Works closely with the Board of Directors, Advisory Committee, and Outsourced Services.

Desired Start Date: April 1, 2025

Cold Hollow Sculpture Park (CHSP) is a small non-profit poised for major strategic growth and positioning within the local, national and international art non-profit communities. As the FIRST Executive Director, this is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader to expand the reach of the Park and build it into a self-sustaining asset for Vermont and beyond.

Position Summary:  The Executive Director is a crucial position that will be involved in the development and leadership of all aspects in the growth of Cold Hollow Sculpture Park including but not limited to Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, Program Management and Operations Management. Responsible for design, implementation and strategic growth of successful annual programming, including artist-in-residency, guided tours, public presentations and self-guided visits; all of which is currently in place, though can be developed further.

General Responsibilities, approximately equal in effort: 

• Fundraising to develop the Park’s future and become a self-sustaining non-profit. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be an integral part of raising capital through grants, individuals or group investors. Working with the Board of Directors, further develop the revenue stream generated through Park programs, activities and events; including assisting in the sale and sponsorship of existing sculptures.
• Marketing and Communications with the art community, charitable organizations and the general public. Our goal is to increase foot traffic and awareness within the general public and arts-focused audiences. This work is in conjunction with an established Marketing team. Establish partnerships and collaboration with other entities that will enhance awareness and support of CHSP.    
• Operations Management to include programming, staff and volunteer management, visitor services and all customer inquiries, the Welcome Barn, and all details of Park events. Further develop and manage a rolling 3-year operating budget, with financial reports to the Board of Directors. In partnership with the Board of Directors, establish and implement strategies for The Park’s growth.

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years experience and demonstrated successful leadership as an Executive Director, or Director of Operations in a non-profit organization. Experience in an arts-focused non-profit is desirable.
• Knowledge of and love for the Arts through experience or education.
• Successful Fund Raising experience with private donors and foundations, including knowledge of potential Grants applicable to the Park and Grant Writing experience.
• Experience in Marketing and establishing an annual Marketing Plan, including targeting different audiences, advertising, promotions, websites and social media. 
• Strong experience and success in managing people, projects, and outsourced services.
• Experience building partnerships with other organizations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for delivering superb customer and visitor services, telling stories, and professional presentations to corporations, organizations, supporters and potential supporters of the Park.  
• Demonstrated writing skills for polished communications.
• Experience building structure in an organization from the ground up, identifying critical needs in both resources and budget, and implementation.

To Apply:

Email the following: letter of interest, CV, and 3 references with contact information to:

[email protected]

Sue McGinley, CHSP BOD Secretary

04/01/2025