Write On, Door County Managing Director Job Description
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES This is a full-time, year-round position which reports to the Board of Directors. The Managing Director works in a collegial spirit with the Artistic Director toward fulfilling the goals of the Write On, Door County Board of Directors. Decisions by the separate directors of Write On, Door County (WODC) should always strive to find consensus. Where there is entrenched disagreement, those issues should be reported to the Board of Directors to gain organizational clarity. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Administration: • Responsible for effective administration of WODC operations and facilities management for the Writing Center, Writers’ Residence, and properties, including rentals. • With direction and at the discretion of the board, responsible for the hiring, supervision and retention of competent, qualified staff unless such positions are deemed to be best supervised by the Artistic Director. • Responsible for signing all notes, agreements and other instruments made and entered into on behalf of the organization. • Responsible for ensuring maintenance and operations of all buildings and facilities of the organization. 2. Board Governance: • Responsible for leading WODC in a manner that supports and guides the organization as defined by the Board of Directors. • Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and make informed decisions. • Attends board and committee meetings, as needed, as a non-voting advisor. • Responsible for building monthly meeting agendas and supplementary materials in cooperation with board president and committee chairs. 3. Financial Performance and Viability: • Responsible for the fiscal integrity of WODC, to include submission to the Board of a committee proposed and approved annual budget. • Responsible for fiscal management of WODC, ensuring sound budgetary operations, maximum resource utilization and a positive financial position. • Responsible for fundraising, donor relations, grant-writing and general financial development in conjunction with Board initiatives. • Responsible for executing financial goals established by the board of WODC, including – in cooperation and consultation with the Artistic Director – financial oversight of programs and the residency. • Responsible for management and growth of the Next Chapter Fund endowment.
