Director – Sioux Falls Arts Council
Position Title: Director
Organization: Sioux Falls Arts Council
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Classification: Full-time – Salaried
Reports To: Board of Directors
FLSA Status: Exempt
Application window closes on September 21 at 5:00p.m.
Organizational Overview
The Sioux Falls Arts Council (SFAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and advancing the arts and culture community in Sioux Falls. The SFAC serves as a connector, advocate, and resource for artists, arts organizations, community partners, and the public.
Through artist support, programs, partnerships, and community engagement, the SFAC works to increase access to opportunities, strengthen collaboration, and champion creativity throughout the community.
As the organization enters its next chapter, the SFAC is focused on strengthening programs and partnerships, expanding opportunities for artists, and identifying new ways to increase its community impact.
Position Summary
The Director serves as the primary operational leader of the Sioux Falls Arts Council and works in close partnership with the Board of Directors to strengthen programs, support artists, and advance the organization’s role within the regional arts ecosystem.
This position is responsible for coordinating artist services, community partnerships, grant-supported initiatives, and public-facing programs while maintaining the organization’s reputation as a trusted connector across artists, nonprofits, funders, and civic partners.
The Director works to strengthen and grow the organization’s impact while supporting implementation of future strategic priorities as they are developed by the Board.
Key Leadership Responsibilities
Community Engagement, Communications, & External Relations
- Serve as a visible and professional representative of the SFAC, strengthening its reputation and presence within the community and broader arts ecosystem.
- Coordinate organizational communications and public outreach, including website content, digital communications, social media, promotional materials, and media relations, to increase awareness of SFAC programs, arts calendar, artist opportunities, partnerships, and community impact.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, civic and government partners, community stakeholders, media, and peer organizations.
Artist Support and Services
- Build and strengthen collaborative relationships with artists, and arts organizations at the local and statewide level.
- Support collaborative programming opportunities.
- Serve as a trusted entry point for artists connecting them with relevant opportunities, resources, and support throughout the local arts ecosystem.
- Manage and maintain the artist directory and area calls for art.
- Coordinate and administer SFAC programs, including Artist Micro-Grants and fiscal sponsorships, ensuring appropriate documentation, reporting, tracking, and evaluation.
- Identify and pursue new program opportunities that advance the SFAC’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
- Coordinate SFAC programs, events, exhibitions, and collaborative initiatives in partnership with artists and community organizations.
Board Partnership and Governance
- Work closely with the Board of Directors to advance strategic priorities and implement Board-approved goals and initiatives.
- Provide clear, timely reporting on organizational operations, programs, finances, partnerships, and progress to support informed Board decision-making and accountability.
- Partner with the Board President and appropriate committees to support effective Board and committee meetings, including agenda development, preparation of materials, and follow-through on action items.
- Partner with Board leadership and committees to support Board recruitment, orientation, development, succession planning, engagement, and effective governance.
Fund Development and Financial Stewardship
- Lead the SFAC’s fundraising and resource development efforts, including individual giving, sponsorships, grants, special campaigns, events, and other funding opportunities that support the organization’s mission and long-term sustainability.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, civic partners, and institutional funders, engaging Board members as appropriate to strengthen relationships, expand connections, and support fundraising efforts.
- Oversee budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and nonprofit compliance, working closely with the Board to support sound financial management, reporting, accountability, and long-term organizational sustainability.
- Coordinate accurate and timely financial, banking, grant, and compliance reporting, including oversight of bank accounts, investments, insurance coverage, invoicing, and payment collection.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a nonprofit, arts, cultural, or community-serving organization.
- Experience in managing organizational operations.
- Strong partnership-building skills across public and community stakeholders.
- Experience with fundraising, grants, and budget oversight.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies.
- Commitment to supporting artists and cultural organizations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a Board of Directors.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and ability to identify opportunities and move ideas from concept through execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with digital communication, collaboration, and organizational tools, with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
- Familiarity with the Sioux Falls arts funding and policy landscape.
- Knowledge of statewide arts networks and partnerships.
- Experience managing staff.
- Event or program management experience.
- Community engagement background.
Education and Experience (Preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Community Development, Education, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Compensation & Benefits
This role requires flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend work for events, donor engagement, artist relations, board meetings, installation, de-installation, and other mission critical activities.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal leave.
- Flexible work schedule recognizing the occasional evening and weekend commitments associated with Arts Council programs, events, and community engagement.
- Flexible work environment, with opportunities for remote work when appropriate to the responsibilities of the position.
- Professional development opportunities supporting continued growth in nonprofit leadership, arts administration, fundraising, and community engagement.
- Community-focused leadership opportunity with significant autonomy to build relationships, develop programs, and help shape the future direction and impact of the Sioux Falls Arts Council.