The Greeley Creative District Seeks a Full-Time Executive Director
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The Greeley Creative District is seeking a dynamic, strategic and creative leader to serve as its first Full-Time Executive Director.
Photo by: Avel Chuklanov & illustration courtesy of the City of Greeley
Position: Executive Director
Hours: Full-time
Location: Greeley, Colorado Reports to: GCD Board Salary: $75,000 - $95,000, depending on experience and qualifications
Benefits: $300 stipend per month to supplement employee’s private health plan 18 days of PTO leave time per year (sick/vacation)
Start Date: May 1, 2025, or as negotiated
The Search
The Greeley Creative District (GCD) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization created in 2013 to promote the community’s distinctive identity and leadership in the arts and to increase the economic vitality of the creative business industry sector in Greeley.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished and future-focused executive with a proven record of leadership, commitment to creative engagement, and will demonstrate a collaborative and progressive approach to the operation of the organization.
Qualifications and Expertise
Reporting to a 17-member board, the ideal candidate will bring all or most of the following professional and personal qualities:
A team-oriented leader who is flexible and adaptable, who encourages a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters communication, cooperation, and openness, and who respects and fosters board, staff, and volunteer expertise.
A proven leader with at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience working in a non-profit organization with clear and measurable accomplishments.
Strong business acumen, financial management, and operational expertise, and is experienced in executing strategies, building infrastructure, and launching complex initiatives.
A successful record of building and maintaining donor relationships and strategic partnerships, and grant research and writing proficiency to support long-term financial sustainability and growth.
Exceptional communication and public speaking skills, capable of inspiring and conveying the GCD’s vision and mission to diverse stakeholders, including donors, non-profit partners, government, media, and the greater-Greeley community.
Excellent team management skills, with experience in hiring, leading, and nurturing a diverse team. Must promote a positive work culture that prioritizes collaboration and staff development.
Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have:
Experience with complex financial management matters including payroll supervision, endowments, and Enterprise Zones
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field related to Arts or Arts Management
Experience with event planning and execution
Access to transportation and proof of automobile insurance coverage
Residency in Greeley within two months of hiring
Center for CreativitY
During its twelve-year history, the work of the GCD has occurred primarily in community spaces, but it has been the board’s ambition to establish a physical location that will not only house the offices of the GCD, but where community members can engage their creative interests, expand their talents and success, and explore new ways to engage imagination. In 2024, the GCD acquired a remarkable historical site in the center of the district, surveyed the creative community to plan the best use of the space, and determined what resources it will take to realize this vision. The GCD’s new Center for Creativity is a 14,000+ sq. ft. building that will
house creative spaces and works, performance and movement areas, galleries, event areas, classrooms, studio and maker spaces, flex and multi-purpose activities, and a retail shop to sell works by local artists. With approximately 20% of the funding for the estimated $8.8M budget achieved, we are now well-underway toward our goal of opening the first phase of the new facility in fall of 2025.
The Executive Director will have the exceptional opportunity to be on the ground-floor of this building project and will be integral in redeveloping this historic structure to meet the organization’s vision and objectives as we grow the GCD from a virtual service organization to one with a permanent home that will serve as a beacon of creativity and innovation for the entire city. While not required, special consideration will be given to candidates who have experience with facilities management and/or oversight of building renovations.
Our Community
Greeley, Colorado is wonderfully situated on the high plains with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains, and offers a small town feel with big city attractions and entertainment. Greeley touts its friendly welcome, cost effective offerings, and an abundance of things to do: outdoor adventures with 300 days of sunshine, cultural offerings including an active art and music scene, vibrant downtown with restaurants and evening entertainment, unique events and festivals including the Greeley Blues Jam, Greeley Stampede, Arts Picnic, Multicultural Festival, Monster Day, Friday Fests, and amateur and semi-pro sports facilities. With a current population of over 110,000, Greeley is the fastest growing city in the state of Colorado, and its population is increasing at a rate more than double the national average. Greeley’s growth is attributed to new businesses, schools, parks, and shopping, and the city’s healthcare, professional services, energy, and construction sectors are also growing rapidly. Located approximately one-hour north of Denver, and with its close proximity to all the amenities that the state capital has to offer (international airport, major sports franchises, world-class arts, and exciting nightlife) and, within an easy drive of the beauty and recreational activities of the Rocky Mountains, the quality of life in Greeley is second-to-none.
Greeley is also very proud of its long tradition of excellence in education. From its outstanding K-12 schools for which Dr. Deirdre Pilch was recently named the 2025 Colorado Superintendent of the Year, to the rapidly expanding and state-of-the art Aims Community College, to the University of Northern Colorado, especially known for its exceptional performing and visual arts programs, Greeley is an ideal place for families seeking a nurturing and creative environment to learn and grow. We are a vibrant, thriving, multi-cultural city, and the Greeley Creative District is perfectly poised to achieve its mission of cultivating a community that inspires, incubates, fosters imagination, and supports creatives and creative expression to benefit its residents, businesses, and visitors.
Application Process
Applications for the Executive Director position will be accepted immediately, review will begin on March 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The target start date for this position is May 1, 2025.
Apply Now
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following in a single PDF file:
Cover Letter (Including the reason the position is attractive to you, and how your work experiences relate to the position. Please limit the length of your cover letter to no more than 2 pages.)
Resume
Three professional references with contact information (email addresses & phone numbers)
The application packet should have the applicant’s name on the file name and may be submitted to: selectioncommittee@greeleycreativedistrict.org Applicants will receive confirmation of their submission via the email address provided in their application as well as updates relative to the review and interview process.