Executive Director - Signal-Return

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan in collaboration with the Board of Directors
• Drive the organization's mission, ensuring it is effectively communicated and embraced by staff, volunteers, and the community
• Identify and secure funding sources, including grants, donations, and sponsorships
• Create a corporate giving program with benefits to drive sponsorship support
• Create stewardship events to build relationships with donors, members, and community partners
• Acively seek out new grant opportunities, write and submit applications/proposals, and interim/final reports
• Manage donor database and acknowledgment process
• Oversee the development and implementation of educational programs, workshops, and exhibitions
• Foster a supportive environment for artists and printmakers to create and collaborate
• Create collaborative opportunities for new partnerships outside the organization
• Schedule and manage special visits (schools, business groups)
• Assist with workshops and special projects as needed
• Manage day-to-day operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, staff management, and payroll
• Ensure the organization operates efficiently and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the local arts community and cultural organizations
• Develop outreach strategies to increase Signal-Return's visibility and impact
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to provide regular updates, seek input, and implement strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or related job experience
• Proven experience in nonprofit leadership, preferably in the arts or cultural sector
• Strong fundraising and grant-writing skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Knowledge of letterpress printing or a background in the arts is a plus

About Signal-Return

Signal-Return is a Detroit nonprofit dedicated to preserving and teaching traditional letterpress printing and building a community center for art, craft, design, and collaboration. Founded in 2011, Signal-Return is leading the Detroit revival of letterpress printing. Signal-Return's innovative and wide-ranging programming—its hands-on art workshops, Open Studio program, visiting artists, educational partnerships with universities, elementary and high schools, and collaborations with other arts and culture organizations—supports an ever-growing and vital Detroit arts community.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role.