Co-Director, Organizational Development

Find full Job Posting + Org Info here: catstl.org/join-our-team Job Title: Co-Director, Organizational Development Accountable to: Co-Director, Programs + Community Building / Board of Directors Manages: Administrative Assistant + Contractors Estimated Weekly Hours: 32 Compensation: $66,000 Benefits: Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays / Healthcare + Wellness Stipend Classification and Location: This is a full-time, [...]

Creator: CATSTL

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To Apply

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Please submit this form: Co-Director Application Form.

Priority application deadline is October 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

If you have questions about the position or technical issues with the application, please email us at info@catstl.org.

About the Community Arts Training Institute

The nationally recognized Community Arts Training (CAT) Institute prepares artists of all disciplines and their community partners to collaborate on arts-based community development. It was founded in 1997 as a program of the Regional Arts Commission. To support growth and to align with the Commission’s new strategic framework, CAT became its own nonprofit organization at the end of 2025.

CAT harnesses the power of the arts to advance social change. We conduct an annual cross-sector training program, engage our 400+ alumni, host educational workshops and convenings, and conduct research.

A New Organization

We’ve become fond of saying, “CAT is a 30-year-old start-up.” The new organization is led by Jenny Murphy, the outgoing Co-Director, Organizational Development, and Pacia Anderson, the Co-Director, Programs + Community Building. Operations are supported by a part-time administrative assistant. The organization is governed by a six-member Board of Directors.

Position Overview

The Co-Director, Organizational Development leads the CAT Institute in collaboration with the Co-Director, Programs + Community Building and reports to the Board of Directors. The Co-Director is responsible for ensuring that the CAT Institute has the resources necessary to fulfill its mission and implement its strategic plan. The Co-Director builds and manages internal systems for efficient operations and governance, fundraises to meet budget goals, and monitors organizational capacity.

You’ll collaborate with the Co-Director, Programs + Community Building – read that job description HERE.

Job Responsibilities: Strategic Planning + Vision

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and the Co-Director, Programs + Community Building on the implementation of the organization’s strategic plan and future planning.
• Using values screen and other tools, keep the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of its day-to-day work

Financial Management + Oversight

• Develop the organization’s annual budget working in collaboration with the Co-Director, Programs + Community Building
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping
• Prepare timely financial statements and reports
• Manage cash flow and investments in collaboration with the Board Treasurer
• Work with the organization’s accountant to file annual tax returns and to ensure employees and contractors receive tax documents
• Ensure vendor invoices and bills are paid promptly, and all necessary contracts, tax information, and legal documentation are obtained from all vendors and contractors
• Manage payroll system and ensure that federal, state, and local taxes and reports are filed

Fundraising

• Lead fundraising in collaboration with the Fundraising Committee
• Create and maintain individual donor relationships
• Maintain the donor management system
• Develop and implement an annual grant strategy
• Research and identify local and national foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities
• Prepare and submit grant proposals and reports

Operations

• Equip the organization and team with nonprofit software that enhances productivity and maximizes impact
• Oversee IT systems including but not limited to: Google Workspace, Internet + Wifi, Org-owned Domains and website platforms, and ensure proper security protocols are used to safeguard organization information and assets
• Maintain records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and filing requirements
• Research and obtain insurance coverage

Board Engagement

• Manage CAT’s Board of Directors by coordinating regular meetings, providing agendas, and delegating tasks
• Ensure clear structures are in place for effective governance focused on transparent communication and decision-making frameworks between the Board of Directors, Committees, and staff
• Lead the Governance Committee and Fundraising Committee in collaboration with the committee chair
• Continue to evaluate and refine the organization’s governance structure to ensure it aligns with the CAT Institute’s values by gathering alumni input and researching non-profit governance models in collaboration with the Governance Committee

Marketing + Communications

• Oversee the organization’s marketing strategy and ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and mission-aligned
• Collaborate with the Co-Director, Programs + Community Building to educate the public about CAT through the creation and execution of annual community outreach plans
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the organization’s website and social media presence

Team Collaboration + Human Resources

Collaboration: Ensure employees have a safe and consistent work environment

• Establish an organizational culture that creates a great place for people to work
• Identify professional development opportunities for Board and staff to connect with national peers
• Mentor and develop staff

Human Resources: Maintain employee records

• Develop and regularly revise job descriptions for staff and contractors in collaboration with the Co-Director of Programs + Community Building
• Create and distribute job postings and RFPs, and manage the interview, hiring, and onboarding process in collaboration with Board members and/or Co-Director
• Establish and manage employee benefits
• Review and update the employee handbook and work policies

Qualifications

• Leadership: ability to guide staff, contractors, and the Board toward achieving shared goals.
• Decision-Making: skill in making strategic decisions, delegating, and openly sharing clear and reliable information
• Project Management: ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and plan backward, anticipate obstacles, identify and involve stakeholders appropriately, use resources wisely
• Communication: demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences and to communicate with patience and empathy
• Resilience + Adaptability: ability to navigate challenges with a proactive, solution-focused mindset and to think creatively and collaboratively.

Skills + Experience: Finances – Experience with budgeting, QuickBooks, financial reporting, payroll, and taxes

• Operations – Familiarity with Google Workspace, Squarespace, Zoom, and Constant Contact
• Fundraising – Experience with grant research and writing, soliciting individual gifts, and donor management
• Governance – Experience managing decision-making bodies, facilitating collective work, and building and maintaining networks of people

The Community Arts Training Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or other identity factors.

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The Community Arts Training Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or other identity factors.