Director of ValleyCAST - Full-time

Description and Responsibilities:

ValleyCAST is the Arts & Culture arm of Open Sky Community Services. It was founded in 2007 out of a desire for an inclusive community that provides real opportunities to the people with disabilities the organization serves. Located at the Whitin Mill, which houses administrative offices, an art gallery, a performance center, a community plaza, artisan studios and resident apartments, all renovated with respect for historic preservation and utilizing green technology. Our mission is to foster a creative community in the Blackstone Valley that is inclusive and supportive of all members with and without disabilities. Led by a Volunteer Board, ValleyCAST coordinates and facilitates cultural activities that expand community support for the arts. Whether an art exhibition, concert, play or historic tour, events that bring people together and inspire new connections are always taking place. Learn more about ValleyCAST: https://www.openskycs.org/community/valleycast.html

 

The Director of ValleyCAST serves as an ambassador for ValleyCAST, increasing visibility, partnerships, and community engagement. They are also responsible for the design and delivery of inclusive programming, including 6–8 yearly gallery exhibitions, workshops, performances, and campus-wide events.

 

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement ValleyCAST’s strategic vision in collaboration with the Board of Directors and Open Sky leadership. Supervise, mentor, and support staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Oversee programming and events at the Whitin Mill campus, including the Summer Concert Series and Singh Performance Center activities.
• Build strong relationships with artists, community partners, theater groups, and audiences.
• Lead marketing strategy across print, digital, social media, and web platforms.
• Contribute to grant development and ongoing program evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the arts with experience as an artist or in arts management, required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in nonprofit, community, or arts-based organizations, required.
• Proven success developing programs and events that engage diverse communities.
• Strong leadership, communication, marketing, and strategic planning skills, required.
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving history, required.

About Us:

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

 

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

 

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

 

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

 

 Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education!  Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more! 

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status. 

Base Rate: USD $31.25/Hr.