Currently hiring for: Deputy Director & Development Director
Indigo Arts Alliance’s mission is to connect Black and Brown artists from around the world with artists of African descent in Maine through a multidisciplinary artist-in-residency program. This program embodies a Black-led approach to creativity, community-building, and mentoring. We provide the time and space necessary for developing new work, along with focused public programming that engages communities with creative processes and practices, broadening cultural awareness.
Indigo Arts Alliance is now in its sixth year of operation. In this short time, we have hosted 66 Artists in Residence from 21 different countries. IAA has curated exhibitions featuring AiR alumni in collaboration with several museums and art galleries. Community engagement plays a vital role in our participation in social activism. Our public programs highlight the voices of global scholars, artists, cultural workers, and thought leaders across various sectors. Many of our events are organized in partnership with over 30 regional, national, and international arts and culture organizations, as well as educational institutions.
IAA has offered 191 free public programs, including symposia such as “Art in the Wake,” a collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and “ReUnion: Re-Editioning Black and Native Histories,” developed in partnership with Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Our inaugural program, The Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival, is both an in-person event and has a global digital reach, with website views from 123 countries. This program’s associated book giveaway has distributed over 12,000 books directly to children across the state of Maine.
Our work has been featured in several national media outlets, including The Boston Globe, The New York Times, National Geographic, Boston Art Review, and Hyperallergic, among others. We have expanded our reach to both local and global communities by partnering with renowned organizations such as The Kennedy Center, the Portland Museum of Art, and the Pérez Art Museum Miami, thereby broadening our network of collaborators. Additionally, we have received grants from various prestigious foundations, including the Andy Warhol Foundation, the New England Foundation for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the VIA Fund, and the Terra Foundation, among others.
What We Do:
We believe that artists play a vital role in strengthening our multiracial democracy. They are at the forefront of movements for equity and justice worldwide, using their creativity and collective voices to highlight the challenges and beauty found in all cultures and communities. A core mission of Indigo Arts Alliance is to build connections among artists from diverse backgrounds within the African Diaspora. We encourage participation in their creative processes, arts enrichment programs, and mentorship opportunities. By fostering open dialogue, we aim to form strong partnerships and create a framework that connects Maine artists with the global Black arts movement.
Staff:
IAA is currently led by co-founder and Chief Officer of Strategic Growth and Innovation, Marcia Minter; co-founder and Artist Director, Daniel Minter; Executive Director, Jordia Benjamin; Studio and Programs Manager, Ashley Page; and Veronica Perez, Administrative Assistant.
Indigo Arts Alliance is also supported by a robust community of Board members and Advisors, community partners, sponsors and funders.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and reference via the buttons below. In your cover letter, please explain why you are interested in joining Indigo Arts Alliance and how your skills and experience align with the responsibilities of this role.
About our hiring process:
Our hiring process includes an initial review of the applications and 2-3 rounds of interviews. If you are invited to a second interview, you will be asked to supply the contact information for 3 references. A relocation package is available as this is an on-site position.
Applications are Due by April 13th. The ideal start time is Spring-Summer 2025.
Indigo Arts Alliance is committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. Indigo Arts Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.
Deputy Director Position
Indigo Arts Alliance, a 501(c3) organization, is seeking a Deputy Director. Our mission is to connect Black and Brown artists from around the world with Maine’s artists of African descent through a multidisciplinary artist-in-residency program that embodies a Black-led approach to creativity, mentoring and community-building. We provide artists in residence with the time and space necessary for the development of new work, as well as focused public programming that brings communities in close contact with creative processes and practices that broaden cultural awareness.
Brief Position Summary
The Deputy Director has both internal and externally facing responsibilities. These range from team management to project management (i.e.developing key goals and strategies that result in high-quality deliverables such as operational process design, program planning, data reporting, facilities oversight, HR—recruiting, mentoring, succession planning.
The Deputy Director ensures high engagement from staff and partners to resolve day-to-day issues before they reach the Executive Director. The Deputy Director, in partnership with the Executive Director, plays a critical role in shaping and implementing the organization’s Strategic Plan. The Deputy Director assists the Executive Director in creating, overseeing and ensuring the effective implementation of the annual budget and overall financial management in alignment with the organization’s strategic and operational goals.
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt; (Not a remote position)
Salary: $80,000 annually
- This is an exempt position that requires 40 hours per week and select weekends (as needed) to support IAA’s programming and events.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement
- Workers Comp
- Professional development opportunities
Paid Time Off:
- 1 week of vacation
- 3 Personal days
- 11 paid federal holidays
- 14 days for IAA Winter break
- Fridays in August off (4 days)
Development Director Position
Indigo Arts Alliance seeks an experienced, innovative, and driven Development Director to ensure the financial sustainability of our vibrant, rapidly growing organization. With an annual operating budget of $1.4 million—representing a 400% increase since 2019—this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of IAA’s development strategy and long-term impact. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director will design, lead and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including grant writing, donor relations, and database management.
Brief Position Summary:
The Development Director will be expected to execute a holistic development strategy that refines existing processes while building pathways for growth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing and providing oversight on; planning, organizing, and implementation of a fundraising program that includes grants strategy and writing, major gifts, individual giving, corporate sponsorship, planned giving, and special events revenue. The Director will have the exciting responsibility of overseeing and expanding IAA’s sustainability fund.
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt (Not a remote position)
Salary: $70,000 annually
- This is an exempt position that requires 40 hours per week and select weekends (as needed) to support IAA’s programming and events.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement
- Workers Comp
- Professional development opportunities
Paid Time Off:
- 1 week of vacation
- 3 Personal days
- Observes 11 paid federal holidays
- 14 days for IAA Winter break
- Fridays in August off (4 days)