ON EQUITY
Charlotte Street values an equitable, diverse, and inclusive art community, which we interpret as all artists having fair access to the tools and resources they need to realize their artistic endeavors. We acknowledge structural inequities that have excluded individuals and communities from opportunity based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, class, age, and geography, and strive to counter those inequities in our work and in representation on our board, staff, and constituent groups.
Organizational Background
Charlotte Street centers Kansas City’s most forward-thinking visual artists, writers, and performers—acting as the primary incubator, provocateur, and connector for the region’s contemporary arts community, and its leading advocate on the national stage. Since 1997, Charlotte Street has distributed over $2.5 million in awards and grants to artists and their innovative projects, and has hosted countless exhibitions, performances, convenings and conversations connecting and challenging Kansas City’s contemporary art ecosystem.
Employment
Executive Director for Charlotte Street
We are seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead Charlotte Street into an exciting new chapter of growth and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction in line with the organization’s mission and goals.
- Oversee the management of Charlotte Street staff, programs, and resources to ensure sustainability and effectiveness.
- Cultivate strong collaborative relationships with the surrounding community, including the neighborhood where Charlotte Street is located, as well as the local and national arts community, donors, stakeholders, and audiences.
- Champion diversity and inclusion within the organization and its programming.
- Collaborate with the existing development team to enhance fundraising efforts and develop new revenue streams to support the organization’s initiatives.
- Represent Charlotte Street publicly and enhance its profile and reputation in the arts on a national scale.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record in organizational leadership, financial management, and program development.
- Strong commitment to the arts and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the artist community.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse range of audiences. A collaborative leader to bring consensus around competing agendas.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising and building partnerships with various stakeholders.
We Offer:
- The opportunity to lead Charlotte Street, a nationally recognized incubator for the arts.
- A supportive and passionate team committed to artistic excellence and community engagement in the region and on a national scale.
- A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a statement in 250 words or less supporting your qualifications as a candidate and how your vision/leadership style would impact Charlotte Street. Applications can be emailed to [email protected] subject line ED Search. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt; however, the committee will not determine candidates for first round interviews until the 45-day priority consideration date has expired.
Charlotte Street is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.
Volunteer
Charlotte Street Ambassadors
Charlotte Street has worked for over two decades to build the arts community in Kansas City. Several artists that come through our programs go on to have successful careers. Come join us as we continue to make a difference in Kansas City and the art world!
We are always seeking dedicated and ambitious volunteers to assist Charlotte Street in fulfilling our mission of serving artists in our community. Charlotte Street actively seeks ambassadors to help with gallery assistance, events, guerrilla marketing, and in-office tasks. Charlotte Street offers volunteers the opportunity to engage in their community, make connections, and are recognized through special events as a vital part of the organization’s mission. Last but not least, our Ambassadors get their own t-shirt and access to special Charlotte Street events, in addition to our very grateful thanks.
Library Volunteers
Do you love books and organizing? Diligent volunteers with great attention to detail are being recruited now to help us build and maintain our new library. This volunteer opportunity will actively support and contribute to a unique and creative resource that will service our artists and community.
CST Library Volunteers will assist with cataloging, data entry, creating call number labels, and shelving. This role will also include assisting patrons find books and supervising the library.
Hours
Tuesdays – Thursdays, at least 1 hour per week (or 4 hours/month) between 9AM and 6PM.
Requirements
The ability to get to the library and some proficiency with google sheets/excel. You will be trained on how to enter and catalog books into the system; Charlotte Street is using Library Things, an online small/private library system. A laptop will be provided. Experience in library science and archiving is not required but a bonus!
Volunteers who are experts in archiving can also assist Charlotte Street in creating an archive system for digital and physical ephemera.
Interested? Email [email protected].