Intergenerational Cultural Incubator Director

Title:                    Intergenerational Cultural Incubator Director

Reports to:         Community Council

Supervises:         Arts Coordinator

Wage:                  DOQ

SUMMARY

The purpose of the Lower Sioux Intergenerational Cultural Incubator is to expand art and cultural awareness, skills and support business development through intergenerational learning, production, and transmission at Cansayapi. The Incubator will foster both traditional arts such as pottery, quilting, quilling, beading, regalia, traditional foods, dance, singing as well as contemporary, technology-based art forms including videography and graphic design in the new 15,950 square foot Incubator, which opened in 2022 adjacent to the existing Recreation Center at Lower Sioux. By leveraging our artistic traditions and skilled membership, the Incubator will help strengthen the economic health of the Lower Sioux Community and the region. By 2030, the Incubator will train over 1,200 members and launch over 140 entrepreneurs. The Director will play a leadership role in all aspects of the Incubator, including policy development, education and training, finance, fundraising, and marketing. They will supervise the Arts Coordinator and collaborate closely with strategic training partners and with other tribal departments, including but not limited to Dakota Futures, Recreation, THPO, Historic Site, Community Health, Social Services, and Environment.

DUTIES

• Facilitates ongoing development and implementation of the Vision, Mission, Goals, and Strategic Plan for the Incubator in partnership with the Community.
• Manages the implementation, operation, and evaluation of the Incubator in accordance with project goals, objectives, and established timelines.
• Oversees curriculum development and training pathway implementation to achieve long-term economic and community development goals.
• Finalize partnerships and contracts with art trainers and financial/entrepreneur trainers for the arts and financial/business.
• Oversees the Planning, scheduling, and publicity of Incubator activities done by the Arts Coordinator.
• Develop and sustain partnerships and contracts with art trainers and financial/entrepreneur trainers.
• Supervises, trains, coaches, directs, coordinates, and evaluates assigned personnel while adhering to organizational human resource policies and procedures, as well as related employment laws.
• Manages and schedules incubator rentals such as Classroom, studio, and Multipurpose room rentals.
• Oversees the management of the Gallery space and the Art Supply Trading Post, done by the Arts Coordinator.
• Monitors facilities, equipment, supplies, materials, resources, and makes changes when necessary.
• Negotiates and maintains leases and commissions for artists who lease studio space and/or sell artwork in the Gallery and/or website.
• Maintains a safe and compliant workplace for tenants and/or staff of the Incubator.
• Conducts evaluation and write reports including gathering Program Logs for all activities and administering twice annual community survey to track Incubator impact.
• Markets the Incubator and its activities with the Community and external partners, including a new electronic sign, newsletter articles, twice annual community reports, community quarterly meetings, a website for incubator sales, and other external opportunities.
• Prepare and manage annual Incubator budget.
• Raise the annual budget of an anticipated $200,000 in dedicated Incubator grants annually and an anticipated $100,000 in intra-departmental income and earned income streams.
• Represents the Incubator on councils, committees, and agencies.
• Regular attendance necessary.
• Regular punctuality necessary.
• Available and willing to work any changes in hours on the schedule at any time during employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree. Two years related experience and an AA degree will be considered.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous leadership experience working in a Native and/or tribal community required.
• Knowledge of and experience in asset and culturally based community development strategies.
• Strong written and oral communications required, including an interest in Dakota language.
• Grant and report writing experience is required.
• Budgeting and financial reporting experience is required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• IT/security and facilities management preferred.

SKILLS

• Leadership
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt and find solutions
• Respect for Cansayapi’s people, artists, and future generations

DISCLAIMER

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management and Community Council reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

In accepting employment, I agree to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above.  In addition, I agree to adhere to any policy or procedure changes that may occur during my employment with the Lower Sioux Indian Community.