Co-Executive Director

ARTogether is governed by two Co-Executive Directors who share organizational leadership, fundraising responsibility, and accountability to the Board of Directors. Each Co-Executive Director holds a distinct portfolio of responsibilities, while functioning as true partners in strategy, governance, and organizational culture. Neither role is senior to the other, this is a model built on parity, complementary strengths, and shared ownership of ARTogether’s future.

This Co-Executive Director’s portfolio centers on finance, operations, human resources, and foundation and government grants. In this role, you are ARTogether’s operational anchor, the person who ensures the organization is financially sound, compliantly run, and strategically resourced. You will work in close day-to-day partnership with your Co-Executive Director, who holds the portfolio for communications, community presence, and individual donor relationships.

This is a leadership role, not a support role. You will co-own the organization’s direction alongside your Co-ED partner and the Board. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit finance and operations experience, a track record in foundation and government grant management, and a genuine commitment to immigrant and refugee communities. Comfort with ambiguity, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to hold both the details and the big picture are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Shared Leadership (with Co-Executive Director)
• Co-lead organizational strategy, annual planning, and long-term sustainability planning
• Share responsibility for fundraising strategy, funder cultivation, and donor stewardship
• Partner with the Board of Directors on governance, reporting, and organizational health
• Represent ARTogether at public events, speaking engagements, and community convenings
• Support a collaborative, mission-centered staff culture rooted in equity and care
• Participate in developing a Co-Executive Director partnership agreement, including decision-making protocols and areas of autonomous authority
• Maintain and expand ARTogether’s relationships with community partners, collaborators, and peer organizations
• Represent ARTogether in local advocacy spaces, civic coalitions, and public convenings
• Build and deepen relationships with local government stakeholders, elected officials, and public agency partners
• Lead ARTogether’s presence at community events, openings, and public activations
• Serve as a visible, accessible point of contact for the immigrant and refugee communities ARTogether serves

Financial Management
• Lead all budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the organization
• Oversee relationships with ARTogether’s accountants, bookkeepers, and fiscal contractors
• Maintain financial controls, cash flow management, and fiscal compliance
• Prepare regular financial reports for the Board of Directors
• Ensure transparency and accountability in all financial operations

Foundation & Government Grants

• Lead ARTogether’s foundation and government grant strategy, in coordination with the Co-ED
• Write and manage grant applications to private foundations, government agencies, and public funders
• Oversee grant compliance, reporting timelines, and deliverables across all active grants
• Maintain and grow relationships with foundation program officers and government funders
• Support the organization’s narrative around program impact for grant applications and reports

Human Resources & People Operations
• Supervise program and operations staff; conduct performance reviews and support professional development
• Maintain organizational HR policies, compensation structures, and staff documentation
• Ensure compliance with California labor law and nonprofit HR regulations
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes; maintain clear role definitions as the organization evolves
• Foster a work environment that is inclusive, psychologically safe, and mission-aligned

Operations & Facilities
• Oversee organizational systems, administrative processes, and internal infrastructure
• Manage ARTogether’s facility, including venue rentals, space scheduling, and maintenance coordination
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal nonprofit regulations
• Coordinate legal, insurance, and compliance contractor relationships

Board Relations & Governance
• Prepare board reports, financial summaries, and governance documentation
• Work with the Board to strengthen finance and governance committee functions
• Support bylaw compliance and any required governance updates related to the Co-ED structure
• Partner with the Board Chair on board recruitment, onboarding, and development

Qualities & Experience
Essential
• 5+ years of nonprofit leadership experience, with significant responsibility for operations and/or finance
• Demonstrated success managing foundation and government grants — including writing, compliance, and reporting
• Strong financial management skills: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and board-level financial communication
• Experience supervising staff with care, clarity, and accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deep commitment to racial equity and to immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC communities
• Comfort working in a small, resource-constrained organization where leadership means rolling up your sleeves

Preferred
• Experience in the arts, cultural, or community-based nonprofit sector
• Familiarity with the Bay Area funding landscape and arts/immigrant-serving funders
• Lived experience as a first- or second-generation immigrant or refugee
• Experience navigating organizational transitions, restructuring, or growth phases
• Comfort with shared or distributed leadership structures

Leadership Style & Values
The Co-Executive Director will bring:
• Collaborative, non-hierarchical leadership — you share power and build trust
• Precision and care in financial stewardship — you understand that numbers tell a story about values
• Curiosity and humility — you’re comfortable not knowing everything and learning alongside your team
• Strategic clarity — you can hold the organizational big picture while managing the operational details
• Deep cultural competency and a commitment to showing up with respect and accountability in community
• Resilience and adaptability — you can move through uncertainty with steadiness and good humor

Compensation & Benefits
Salary
$95,000
ARTogether’s four-day, 32-hour workweek makes this compensation more competitive than a surface-level comparison to sector norms suggests and offering meaningful schedule flexibility alongside a full leadership salary.

Health & Wellness Benefits

ARTogether is committed to supporting the wellbeing of its staff.
Medical Insurance: Kaiser or Blue Shield (ARTogether covers 50% of premium)
Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% employer-paid
Workers Compensation & State Benefits: As required by law

Retirement

401(k) Plan through Betterment
Employees may contribute up to 6% of salary pre-tax

Paid Time Off

20 days of paid time off (PTO) annually
28 days of paid organizational holidays and seasonal closures
ARTogether believes rest is essential to sustainable leadership.

Additional Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility
$1,000 annual professional development allowance
$500 annual transportation allowance

To Apply
Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter sharing your connection to ARTogether’s mission, and two references to careers@artogether.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.