Director, Colorado Creative Industries

The Director will advance Colorado’s thriving creative economy by strengthening
alliances, initiatives and programs involving arts, culture, business and government
leaders to position Colorado at the center of global innovation and entrepreneurship.
BASIC FUNCTION
The Director is responsible for strategic planning, direction, management, implementation and evaluation of all CCI operations, programs & services, personnel, contractors and internal and external messaging and marketing. Reporting to the Executive Director of OEDIT and a Creative Industries Council of 11 members appointed by Governor Polis, the Director represents CCI and the Council to governmental and legislative bodies in Colorado; the Federal National Endowment for the Arts; arts & cultural organizations in and outside of Colorado and to creative industry business leaders, foundations, the media and the public.
The Director’s immediate priorities will be to:

• In the first 120 days, work with the Governor-appointed members of the Council on

Creative Industries and CCI staff to thoroughly understand all facets of Colorado
creative ecosystem, its diverse business, arts & culture and civic society constituents and
develop a shared vision for the CCI.

• Translate the vision into effective programs that advance specific initiatives,

incorporating input from constituents and stakeholders who represent key industries,
municipalities, special districts, schools and leaders across Colorado.

• Collaborate with the artists and arts nonprofits, funders, community institutions and

the business community to bring forth their best ideas, efforts, resources and contacts in
support of Colorado’s creative industries and the state’s arts & culture ecosystem.

• Manage CCI’s finances with the OEDIT team to ensure solid planning, budgeting and

financial reporting.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director will have the following major responsibilities:

• Management and Program Development: Work with OEDIT Director and Council

members to develop appropriate policies to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of
agency operations; Establish annual performance measures that support the Division’s
strategic plan and ensure that appropriate systems are in compliance with all legal and
regulatory requirements to facilitate the development and delivery of programs and
services, policy development, administration and operations and resource development.
Recommend new initiatives and programs as well as the modification or discontinuation
of programs as appropriate.

• Financial Management: Develop annual budget, state budget requests and National

Endowment for the Arts partnership agreement and regularly communicate financial and
budgetary matters to Council members.

• Investment in CCI Initiative: Work with external funding partners including the

National Endowment for the Arts and private foundations to manage resources and
grant compliance reporting. Increase outside revenues from individuals, corporations
and foundations for future sustainable projects while ensuring compliance with federal
grant and state fiscal rules, policies and procedures.

• People Management: Hire and lead staff in managing and administering the Division’s

initiatives, programs and services.

• Partnering and Advocacy: Develop alliances and partnerships with other

governmental agencies, businesses and private foundations to extend and amplify
resources. Establish and maintain positive relationships with state government officials,
legislators and constituents from both rural and urban areas in Colorado. Be on the
ground visiting and connecting with rural and urban communities to assess needs and
asses with them desired outcomes and solutions.

• Leadership: Provide leadership on behalf of the state, region and nation on matters

concerning arts, culture and creative industries as economic and community
development drivers.

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTERISTICS
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Significant management and leadership responsibility in nonprofits, businesses,

foundations or government entities that advance artists, arts organizations, creative and
cultural initiatives and economic development programs, policy or investments at a
community, state or national level;

• A demonstrated track record galvanizing diverse partners in support of program,

performance, exhibition, economic development, citizen involvement, neighborhood &
regional development, festivals, events and other initiatives at the intersection of art,
culture, economy and civic life;

• Expertise and knowledge in long-range and strategic planning, policy development and

fiscal management, fundraising strategies, community and economic development, program development and management, personnel management and public administration; knowledge of economic data and trends in creative industries and economic development;

• Proven ability to work successfully with donors, community leaders, artists, curators,

educators, political and business leaders and boards to develop a unified plan to
strengthen Colorado’s profile as a vibrant creative hub;

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the means to address

issues in non-confrontational and non-polarizing ways, but nevertheless with
determination and cultural sensitivity; a track record as an effective communicator with
diverse groups and media channels;

• Understanding of state, city or county governance; proven ability to operate effectively

in a complex environment where public service is the guiding principle and resources are
limited; Ability to work effectively with diverse interests through coalition building,
community relations and advocacy;

• Practical experience marketing and raising the public profile of creative industries and

practical experience in connecting art and creativity and its creators to the economic
development of the region;

• A good listener and strategist; comfortable receiving input from many sources, and able

to analyze and formulate disparate information into a sound, well-organized plan;
intrepid yet tactful; determined yet respectful of others’ concerns; someone with the
flexibility and creativity needed to find alternative ways to reach objectives when
barriers arise; a skilled negotiator who does not drive themselves or others into a
corner;

• A team builder – confident and competent, with strong skills in management and

leadership; one who understands the subtleties of motivating and directing a diverse
group of personalities with different work styles

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit:
https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits

The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator, the Director of Human Resources: [email protected]

Your application must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.

Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, we do not acknowledge receipt of each resume and are unable to give status updates. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, a member of the recruiting staff will contact you to further discuss the career opportunity.