The Newark Arts Alliance Seeks Executive Director

Our Executive Director, Terry Foreman has announced her plans to leave her position this Summer, possibly as early as July 1^st. When she started in her current position in Nov. 2019, it was intended to be temporary. After helping the NAA to navigate through Covid and build membership and programs to a strong position, she wishes to retire and work on her art and spend time with her family. She plans to continue supporting the NAA as a volunteer in a variety of ways and will stay involved. She is interested in supporting the NAA’s move whenever it happens. We are now seeking candidates for this position.

Executive Director for the Newark Arts Alliance

The Newark Arts Alliance is seeking an Executive Director to lead the 30 year-old organization. Non-profit administrative experience is a must. Qualified candidates should be experienced in fundraising, grant writing, program development, volunteer management, public relations and community outreach. This is a part-time position for 24 hours a week. Hourly rate is negotiable.

The Newark Arts Alliance is located in Newark, Delaware and operates a community art center with 360 membership households, 60 volunteers and has gallery, store and classroom space where a variety of programs are offered year long. The Executive Director position has flexible hours and some hours can be worked remotely. The organization has a robust schedule of monthly art exhibits, classes for all ages and a popular two-week summer camp.

The Executive Director will work with several volunteer committees to plan exhibits and special events. They will also design educational programs, manage recurring art clubs, plan community outreach efforts and oversee grantwriting and fundraising initiatives.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and references to: Attn: Search Committee, Newark Arts Alliance, info@newarkartsalliance.org  For more info. about the Newark Arts Alliance, visit the website: www.newarkartsalliance.org