President and CEO for UPAF

United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) is looking for a President and CEO who will seamlessly balance the many priorities, stakeholders, and activities crucial to the ongoing success of UPAF, and therefore, to the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin. A bold, strategic vision, strong leadership skills to champion that vision, and the operational skills to make it all happen are requirements for success. UPAF is looking for an entrepreneurial and engaged leader who can relate to and celebrate the past and the present, while determining and implementing innovative ideas for the future.

COMMITMENTS FROM UPAF

UPAF engages the community in support of 55 performing arts groups in Southeastern Wisconsin through our annual fundraising campaign. UPAF staff members are dedicated professionals who are passionate about fundraising and the role the performing arts play in the vitality of our communities.

UPAF is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training, and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, arrest and conviction records, the use or nonuse of lawful products off the employers’ premises during nonwork hours, declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UPAF benefits include a 403(b) and match, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and flexible schedule.

The salary range for this executive position starts at $200K.

References will not be contacted until a candidate has been notified.

Background checks will subsequently be performed, with candidate permission. All inquiries and interactions with potential candidates are kept in strict confidence.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

For full consideration, please email all items below, combined into one document, to no later than 5:00 p.m. CT on May 3, 2024.

1. A letter describing your qualifications for this President and CEO position, including your specific interest in UPAF’s mission and a description of your salary parameters; addressed to: Mindy Lubar Price, Leading Transitions LLC.

2. A detailed and updated resume; and

3. The names of, including your relationship to, and contact information for, three professional references.