Deputy Director
Indigo Arts Alliance
Portland, ME
Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2026
Description
As Deputy Director, you'll transform strategic vision into operational reality. While our Executive Director focuses on fundraising, board development, and national expansion, you'll ensure every program, system, and team member delivers excellence.
Responsibilities
Guide standards and systems for IAA's 85 and growing Artist-in-Residence alumni
Manage day-to-day operations, resolving issues while keeping initiatives on track.
Provide direction to evaluate the effectiveness of all programs, including large-scale public events such as our annual symposium series and the Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival.
Manage facilities operations, establish documentation protocols, database infrastructure, and operational workflows to improve efficiency, utilizing the strengths of all team members
Directly supervise the Studio and Programs Manager and contractors.
Partner to implement hiring, onboarding, and performance management
Take a lead role in resolving personnel issues as needed
Collaborate with the ED and Board to operationalize strategic plans, assuring alignment across programs and priorities.
Manage $1.5M operational budget with fiscal responsibility
Coordinate local and national programmatic partnerships organizations that align with IAA’s mission and expand program reach.
Support grant implementation and reporting Lead the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Requirements
5+ years in nonprofit operations or program management with systems-building expertise
Bachelor's degree in Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field (Master's preferred)
Proven track record managing teams, budgets, and complex programs in arts/cultural organizations
Systems thinker with project management excellence and process improvement orientation
Strong people leader who coaches, develops staff, and fosters inclusive environments
Mission-driven professional committed to advancing Black and Brown communities through the arts
Experience working with artists and diverse communities in culturally responsive ways
Full-time, Portland, Maine (not remote)
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
$80k annually, based on experience, with comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement)
Time off: Average total of 20+ off days including: 1 week vacation, 3 personal days, 11 federal holidays, 2-week winter break, Fridays off in August.
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Workers Comp Professional development opportunities
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