https://jobbank.apap365.org Latest APAP Job Bank Jobs Fri, 15 May 2026 12:45:32 Z https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22270570/executive-director https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22270570/executive-director Jonesborough, Tennessee, Position International Storytelling Center (ISC) seeks an Executive Director who will bring visionary leadership to the organization that both sustains our 50+ year history while simultaneously guiding us into the future with growth and international positioning. The ideal candidate will be an advocate for the art of storytelling in its many iterations and have a grasp on the contemporary working presentations of and interactions with art. They will be a relationship-builder and strategic thinker with demonstrated experience that shows an ability to translate the ISC’s vision and mission into action. Organization Based in Jonesborough, Tennessee, the International Storytelling Center (ISC) is the flagship American institution for storytelling promotion and presentation. Our mission is to inspire and empower people to tell their stories, listen to and honor the stories of others, and use storytelling to produce positive change. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, the ISC presents two significant storytelling events: The National Storytelling Festival and Storytelling Live Teller-in-Residence series. Our work falls broadly into three categories: performance, preservation, and practice. Founded in 1973, the annual National Storytelling Festival helped to coalesce aspects of the folk-arts revival movement with traditional practices and emergent modes of art, performance, and history. Today our festival boasts an average of 10,000 attendees. The event features over 25 storytellers across five stages housed in circus-style tents scattered across historic Jonesborough and two additional theater venues. The festival is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and supported by a swath of sponsors, both local and national. The 20-week Storytelling Live series starts in May and culminates the week of the National Storytelling Festival in October. Each performer in Storytelling Live comes to Jonesborough to give daily in-person performances and provide educational and outreach opportunities in the surrounding community. Both programs offer a virtual viewing option for our audiences worldwide. Not only does the ISC set a standard for storytelling artistry—including traditional, historical, personal, and contemporary stories—we also serve as an international consultant for storytelling program development and are a sought-after collaborator for storytelling-related activities. In recent years, ISC has expanded its onsite events to include the Kids Institute, a dynamic educational program that engages students, educators, and families through performances, workshops, and school partnerships, as well as the development of a learning library designed to better accommodate the needs and schedules of anyone interested in how storytelling can make a difference in their communities. Using grant funding, we have produced the I Have a Story , Stories for Change , and Freedom Stories initiatives. As part of our commitment to the preservation of storytelling, ISC maintains an archival relationship with the American Folklife Center. Through the promotion of the finest caliber of domestic and international storytelling—both on stage and around the kitchen table—we believe that stories can serve as the building blocks of strong communities, more effective workplaces, and vibrant schools. OPPORTUNITY The Executive Director (ED) will serve as the ISC’s chief executive, responsible for overall organizational leadership including strategy implementation, fundraising, financial oversight, staff leadership, programming, and external relations. They will work with and direct the ISC staff of 15 and 400 volunteers, answer responsibly to the Board of Directors, and serve as a public face for the Storytelling Center. Our new ED will help to advance strategic priorities, strengthen organizational performance, and uphold community trust. Candidates will understand the existing value of the organization and seek to expand audiences, resources, and impact through thoughtful innovation. The ED will act as a fundraiser to meet the programming needs, goals, and vision of the ISC, as well as develop and maintain relationships with individual, group, organizational, and corporate donors/funders. The Executive Director will work alongside the Board of Directors to develop and execute a clear and sustainable strategic plan that helps translate mission into meaningful outcomes, ensuring that ISC remains artistically vibrant, fiscally sound, and organizationally resilient. Success in this role will be measured by meaningful growth in revenue, organizational impact, and international visibility.  This is a full-time, in-person position that requires onsite presence. The Executive Director is expected to be an active, visible presence in the organization and the surrounding community. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND STRATEGIC FOCUS ISC is focused on strengthening its institutional capacity and expanding its reach and relevance. A strong candidate will work to first understand existing organizational assets and then map out action plans to implement the following goals: Strengthening and expanding core programs, including the National Storytelling Festival and Storytelling Live – with an emphasis on valuing existing audiences and traditions Diversifying platforms, formats, and audiences for storytelling – including anticipating and preparing for shifting trends in audience demographics and means of art interaction Ensuring consistent financial health and long-term sustainability Building leadership capacity, systems, and infrastructure to support growth The next Executive Director will step into a period of opportunity that requires both steady operational leadership and thoughtful, forward-looking change – balancing strong day-to-day management with well-planned, strategic evolution. POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership and Execution Partner with the Board of Directors to shape and advance strategic priorities Translate organizational mission into clear, measurable goals and outcomes Ensure initiatives are thoughtfully planned, appropriately resourced, and aligned with mission and strategy Serve as a visible advocate for storytelling as an art form and a tool for connection and cultural understanding Foster a culture where inclusion, accessibility, and respect for diverse perspectives are reflected across programs and operations Fundraising and Revenue Generation Lead and be accountable for all fundraising efforts across individual giving, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, planned giving, and long-term institutional support Maintain an active and visible role in donor cultivation and major gift relationships Oversee grant strategy, writing, and reporting in alignment with organizational priorities Engage and support the Board in fundraising efforts and relationship development Explore and develop new revenue opportunities to support long-term sustainability Financial and Operational Leadership Oversee budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and compliance to support fiscal health and transparency Lead and support staff through clear expectations, professional development, and ongoing feedback Evaluate and strengthen organizational systems, structures, and workflows as needed Align staffing, infrastructure, and resources with strategic priorities Support Board recruitment, onboarding, and engagement, particularly in governance, fundraising, and advocacy Programming and Artistic Leadership Provide strategic oversight of all programming to ensure alignment with ISC’s mission and organizational goals Establish and monitor program goals, outcomes, and evaluation approaches to understand impact Ensure consistency, quality, and relevance across all program areas Identify opportunities to expand programming to connect with new and diverse audiences on a local, national, and global scale Community Engagement and External Relations Serve as ISC’s primary spokesperson and ambassador, helping to expand visibility regionally, nationally, and internationally Build and sustain strong, authentic relationships with artists, donors, civic leaders, partners, and community stakeholders Cultivate and sustain relationships with the diverse community of storytellers who provide the artistic and educational content the ISC produces, as well as storytelling festivals, conferences, and membership organizations QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS Required Senior leadership experience (typically 5+ years) in nonprofit, arts, cultural, or mission-driven organizations Demonstrated success in fundraising, especially major gifts and grant development Strong financial and operational management experience Experience working effectively with boards of directors Excellent communication, relationship-building, and consensus-building skills A genuine appreciation for storytelling and understanding of the organization’s significant roots in the Appalachian region Preferred Advanced degree in nonprofit management, arts administration, or a related field Experience leading organizations through growth, transition, and increased complexity National or field-level visibility within arts, culture, or related sectors Thu, 14 May 2026 10:01:19 -0400 https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22238653/chief-financial-officer https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22238653/chief-financial-officer New York, ABOUT PARK AVENUE ARMORY: Part palace, part industrial shed, Park Avenue Armory fills a critical void in the cultural ecology of New York by offering unconventional works in the performing and visual arts that cannot be fully realized in a traditional proscenium theater, concert hall, or white wall gallery. With its soaring 55,000-square-foot Wade Thompson Drill Hall and an array of exuberant period rooms, the Armory enables a diverse range of world-class artists to create, students to explore, and audiences to experience epic, cutting edge, relevant work that cannot be done elsewhere in New York. Since its first production in September 2007, the Armory has produced and commissioned world-class immersive performances, installations, and cross-disciplinary collaborations in its vast Drill Hall that defy traditional categorization and challenge artists to push the boundaries of their practice. In addition to the artistic program, the Armory has an extensive arts education program that serves 5,000-6,000 students from underserved New York City public schools at no cost to students or schools. The third focus of the Armory, in addition to artistic programming and arts education, is repair and restoration and maintenance of the historic Armory which is a national, state, and city interior and exterior landmark. The Armory has spent over $174 million to date on building improvements and restorations and is embarking on fund-raising for a $73 million capital project in 2026. THE OPPORTUNITY: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead all aspects of financial management including accounting, finance, accounts payable/receivable, investments/endowment, forecasting, and budgeting. Also under the CFO’s direction is human resources administration. The CFO will be an innovative, forward-thinking, customer-oriented individual who can adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in a creative, detail- and deadline-oriented workplace. The CFO reports to the President/Executive Producer and works closely with the Finance Committee, the Investment Committee, and the Audit Committee as well as with program, production, education, development, facilities, IT operations, venue rental, marketing, and box office staff. The CFO oversees a team of 4-5 in finance and human resources.   FUNDING: The Armory has a FY26 operating budget of approximately $24 million, an endowment of $86 million, and a future capital renovation project of $73 million. IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial experience as a CFO or senior financial manager in a not-for-profit cultural organization, with preference given to performing arts settings. Extensive knowledge of not-for-profit finance, accounting, endowment administration, contracts, budgeting, and cost control principles including GAAP and federal and state financial regulations. Additional experience in human resources is beneficial. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills; able to work with staff at all levels. Excellent analytical skills: ability to understand and summarize large quantities of complex material and to present financial statements, projections, and other reports clearly and effectively to stakeholders. Experience working with an engaged Board of Trustees. Expertise working in CRM systems and Microsoft Excel. Results oriented and self-motivated with a “roll-up your sleeves” work ethic. Energetic, “can-do” spirit. Experience overseeing investment portfolios and/or endowments. Experience overseeing audit and 990 preparations. Willingness to be flexible and responsive to change, yet also firm and decisive. Genuine interest in the mission; able to attend evening/weekend events and performances. Experience with NetSuite and FundEasy is beneficial. CPA, MBA, or equivalent combination of education and experience. The annual compensation range for this role is $225,000-$250,000 commensurate with experience and accomplishments plus attractive benefits. The Armory operates with fully onsite staff. Park Avenue Armory has engaged the executive search firm of Howe-Lewis International to assist with the search process. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and may be emailed to Kirk McDonald at kirk@howe-lewis.com To apply, please click here or visit howe-lewis.com and click on the “Assignments” tab on the top menu. All expressions of interest will be held in confidence. The annual compensation range for this role is $225,000-$250,000 commensurate with experience and accomplishments plus attractive benefits. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:29:46 -0400