Executive Director - Chicago, United States - Creative Evolutions

Creative Evolutions

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Chicago, United States

4 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

About Us

In 1977, the Black Theatre Alliance was founded by Abena Joan Brown, Okoro Harold Johnson, Useni Perkins, and Pemon Rami focused on providing resources, community support, and visibility for the Black Theater in Chicago.

In 1990, the Black Theatre Alliance changed its name to the African American Arts Alliance to expand its reach in the arts community however, they ceased operations shortly thereafter.

Seeing a gap and a great need for community interaction and development, Jackie Taylor, Joan Gray, Chuck Smith, and Ron O.J.

Parsons came together and, in 1997, incorporated a new African American Arts Alliance to continue the work of the original Alliance to serve the needs of Black performing, visual, literary, technical and design art forms.

Since then, these incredible leaders and artists cultivated and supported Black artists and organizations by providing programs and services to increase the interaction, collaboration, and communication within the Black Arts Community.

The vision that these leaders saw is why we are here today.

In the same way that they were the voice of the time for our community, the board of directors was ready to pass on the torch of leadership to continue the legacy of the Alliance for the next generation.

The new President and Vice-President of the Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago are Charlique C. Rolle and Vershawn Sanders-Ward, respectively.

Our Mission

The mission of Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago is to collectively advance excellence in the work of the Black arts and culture sector.

How this Search will Operate - Values, Communication, and Compensation

Overall Estimated Timeline:

Application Period
:April 2
May 20, 2024
Initial Screening Meetings
:May 1
May 31, 2024:
Finalist Meetings On-Site in Chicago
: June 2024:
Employment Begins
: Summer 2024

This search process is rooted in values shared by BACA Chicago and Creative Evolutions and will include the following elements:

It is important to us that you are treated with respect and are appreciated for the value you create for BACA Chicago through your participation.
Many perspectives have informed this announcement, and finalists will have the opportunity to come onsite and meet other members of the staff before a hiring decision is made. It is very important that staff who rely on or collaborate with the role participate in the selection process to set you up most effectively for success.

What We Are Looking for in Our New Executive Director
Our team originates from diverse professional backgrounds.

We are driven by building partnerships and serving all of the Black arts and culture organizations in the Chicago region.

We activate the work of centering our Black community from a holistic lens and we strive to empower and foster pride, joy, and unity.

BACA Chicago is supported by a dedicated Board of Directors.

Human Expectations and Personal Values
We are excited to have a Full Time Executive Director.

The Executive Director will be deeply committed to putting people first and working clearly and directly with the board and team to provide the real support that our organization needs.

They will be able to share space and honor cross-generational programming and engagement in an intentional manner.

They will also think critically about how we utilize our resources to support our Black artists and Black organizations in real tangible ways.

Our Executive Director will be someone who knows and loves Chicago and the arts landscape.

As our Executive Director, you will understand and proactively manage human expectations; personal values are crucial in effectively managing and supporting our employees.

Human expectations refer to the desires and anticipations individuals have regarding their work environment, organizational culture, career growth, and overall job satisfaction.

Our executive director will be notable for their desire to contribute to a thriving and healthy organizational culture. They are fueled by being present and getting to know everyone in long-term and authentic ways.

They will be able to listen openly and receive feedback from staff and the board to strengthen how the organization shows up externally in the Chicago arts ecosystem.

In order to meet human expectations and honor personal values, the Executive Director should prioritize open communication, transparency, and collaboration within the team.

This includes providing opportunities for professional growth and development, fostering a culture of trust and respect, and ensuring that the work environment aligns with the core values of the team members.

By recognizing and addressing human expectations and personal values, the Executive Director can contribute to the overall success and satisfaction of both the BACA Chicago team and the organization as a whole.

Where Our Executive Director will be Exceptional
Our Executive Director will be truly exceptional on tw