Directors of programs

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Founded by visionary community leaders in 1962, BCA is dedicated to the promotion of cultural equity inand for The Bronx. We nurture the borough’s vibrant and culturally diverseecosystem–especially itsindependent artists and smaller cultural groups–through programs that build connections, provideresources, and advocate for the needs of culture in the borough.BCA is the only organization serving both individuals and organizations across all artistic disciplines (bothperforming and non-performing), in all neighborhoods of the borough. This allows our impact to extendbeyond direct services and support–we act as a catalyst for community, which in turn helps to fuel theviability and vitality of culture across the borough.

Specifically, we strive to ensure:

Artists & Creatives (mostly early-and mid-career) in the Bronx can make a sustainable career fromtheir art and continually deepen the quality of their work
Small artsorganizations in the Bronx can flourish in their mission and create a viable ecosystemfor the arts to thrive
An arts & cultural ecosystem that is healthy, vibrant, connected, accessible and pervasivethroughout the Bronx

The Position:

TheDirector of Programs is a member of the senior team and reports directly to the Executive Director(ED).The Directorof Programsis responsible for the oversight of the public programs, regrants, and visualarts departments, and directlysupervises the Grants Manager,theProgramsManager, and the LongwoodArt Gallery Director. They work collaboratively with other members of the staff and are accountable tocontributing to a positive organizational culture of warmth, passion, and accountability.The DirectorofProgramsis a key member of the team and plays a strategic role in the design, development, andimplementation of relevant, innovative programming for the artistic community of the Bronx.

Responsibilities:

Research, plan, design, develop, and implement BCA regrants andpublic programs from start tocompletion, including deadlines, milestones,and processes
Work with ED in the development of regrants and program budgets. Oversee budgets for all programs
Participate in projects and initiativesthat generatecommunity participation and elevate the visibilityof BCA
Work with fundraising consultant and staff to prepare funders’ proposals and reports
Act as a thought partner to the ED
Ensure the implementation of policies that further equity, diversity, and inclusion practices across allprograms
In collaboration with the ED, build annual program plans that attract participation and strengthenartists throughout the borough
Design and implement program-related revenue generating initiatives. Maximize the use of theBCAbuilding to serve the community

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