Executive Director

About Kaddatz GalleriesOur Mission: The mission of the Kaddatz Galleries is to foster visual arts education and appreciation and to maintain a gallery that celebrates the work of area artists and honors the legacy of Charles Beck.Executive Director Position DescriptionLocated in beautiful Otter Tail County, the Gallery is part of a thriving arts community in downtown Fergus Falls. The new Executive Director will have an opportunity to work alongside the Board to shape and mold their existing strategic plan and embark on new exhibit and education initiatives. The position requires a passionate individual who will advance partnerships with artists and their audiences throughout the region.Areas of responsibility include the organization’s fundraising, marketing & communications, community & partner relationships, website maintenance, finances and oversight of the Kaddatz Gift Gallery. While specific roles and responsibilities are assigned to other staff/contractors, the organizational strength for this position lies in harnessing the abilities of all to move the organization forward with financial stability and artistic aptitude.Job Classification: Full-time at-will, exemptLocation: Fergus Falls or area community, not a remote positionSalary: Commensurate with experience, $65,000-$70,000 plus benefits.To Apply: Please send a resume and a cover letter indicating your interest in this position to: Kaddatz Galleries, Inc, 111 W. Lincoln Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537. Attn: Carolyn Glesne or email president@kaddatzgalleries.org. No phone calls, please. This position has a rolling deadline; final application submission no later than September 15, 2026.BOARD RELATIONSHIPS• Sustains clear organizational communication with the Board of Directors. • Works directly with the Board President on communications with and to the Board. • Maintains Board-related materials.FUNDRAISING• Works with the Board of Directors on building strategic relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and other supporters of Kaddatz Galleries. This includes appeals, campaigns, special events, membership database, and other fundraising initiatives.• Researches and writes grants to support the operational and program needs of the organization. • Oversees compliance with grant funded activities, including all reporting (interim, final reports, etc.)• Works with Support Work Groups (membership, sponsorship, special events, endowment, individual donors).• In addition, works with the Endowment Advisory Committee to Kaddatz Galleries Agency/Endowment Fund with West Central Initiative.MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, and WEBSITE• Maintains mailing lists.• Plans and participates in developing digital marketing, and marketing plan for programming.• Creates and distributes twice monthly e-Newsletter, maintains all social media accounts, writes and distributes press releases, and designs digital assets.• Negotiates advertising contracts with all vendors.• Maintains and updates website regularly, including updated photography, upcoming events.FINANCE• Works with a contracted accountant firm to pay bills, manage financial records, and create budgets for the organization.• Manages day-to-day financial operations, including arts commissions to sales records and pays artists in a timely manner.• Downloads all monthly bank statements (checking and savings), sales tax collected by cash/checks and makes the monthly deposits. Accounting Firm will keep all quarterly and annual reports up to date, in compliance with 501c3 status and standards, including all employee taxes as recorded in monthly payroll.COMMUNITY AND PARTNER RELATIONSHIPS• Serves as the public representative and spokesperson of the Kaddatz Galleries.• Identifies and establishes relationships with individuals and organizations that increase the footprint of the work of Kaddatz Galleries including, but not limited to, other arts organizations, funders, donors, and downtown businesses.• Initiates sending notes of gratitude to individuals, organizations and businesses.GALLERY STAFF• Builds a cohesive team through hiring/supervision of all paid gallery staff and paid contractors, including curatorial and educational, consistent with DEI and accessibility practices.• Creates and oversees a list of expectations to assure that all gallery and program staff are delivering consistent and quality guest services.• Educates Gallery staff/volunteers about current exhibitions in the two Gallery spaces, with six exhibitions per year.ADMINISTRATION/OPERATIONSMaintains regular communications with ARTSPACE projects, Building Manager, and Kaddatz Loft residents, especially regarding requested repairs, Gallery events and shared use of the Kaddatz Community Room.GIFT GALLERY RESPONSIBILITIES• Cultivates relationships with regional artists to offer the Kaddatz Gift Gallery as an opportunity for art sales.• Oversees management of inventory and ensures items are entered into the POS (Point of Sale) system.• Prepares and gathers contracts and needed paperwork from Gift Gallery artists.• Ensures/Maintains Kaddatz Gift Gallery record-keeping.EVENTS• Creates a task list to be executed, in collaboration with volunteers, for each Kaddatz Event, including artists’ receptions, special fundraising events, Kaddatz Connect, Gala, etc. that includes a timeline for completion.• Works with Board and volunteers to ensure all event needs are addressed well in advance of the event.OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.Job Classification: Full-time at-will, exemptLocation: Fergus Falls or area community, not a remote positionSalary: Commensurate with experience, $65,000 - $70,000 plus benefits.Qualifications, Skills and Traits:• Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years equivalent work experience or gallery/art-world management.• Display a sense of passion and curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, inclusivity and patron centric focus.• Demonstrated ability in raising funds and building strong relationships with donors, sponsors, grant makers and others.• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to organize resources, multitask, juggle multiple projects as well as remain flexible considering a changing operational environment.• Proven ability in administration and direct supervision of employees/volunteers.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Track record as a leader in producing artistic events and activities in community.• Accomplished as a communicator.• Financial management skills, including reporting and creating organizational budgets.• Computer proficiency, especially Mac OS, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Square commerce, Canva, Givebutter (fundraising).Please send a resume and a required cover letter indicating your interest in this position to: Kaddatz Galleries, Inc, 111 W. Lincoln Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537. Attn: Carolyn Glesne or email president@kaddatzgalleries.org. No phone calls, please. With a rolling deadline, the final application date is September 15, 2026.