Description
ABOUT WILLCOX THEATER AND ARTS
Willcox Theater and Arts (WTA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching lives through arts, culture, education, and heritage in Cochise County in rural southeastern Arizona. Located across four buildings in Willcox's Historic Railroad Avenue District with an annual budget of $590,000, WTA serves as the region's premier arts and cultural organization, providing accessible programs that inspire creativity, preserve local heritage, and strengthen community connections.
Founded in 2012, WTA has grown from a two-screen movie theater into a vibrant cultural hub serving over 15,000 residents and visitors annually, offering live performances, festivals, visual arts, youth education, summer camps, workshops, and heritage programming. In 2026, WTA expanded with the opening of the Center for Art and Heritage, integrating arts, history, technology, and education for residents and visitors of all ages.
Through partnerships with schools, businesses, artists, and volunteers, WTA is helping position Willcox as a destination for arts, heritage tourism, and lifelong learning while preserving the region's unique cultural heritage. www.willcoxtheater.com
JOB TITLE: Executive Director
REPORTS TO: Board of Directors collectively and to the Chair of the Board of Directors on its behalf
SUPERVISES: Five full-time employees, two part-time employees, and three contractors (support services).
JOB SUMMARY: The Executive Director provides overall leadership and management of the daily operations of Willcox Theater and Arts and the Center for Art and Heritage, ensuring its viability and adherence to its vision, mission, values, and strategic plan. They also have primary responsibility for the organization's administration, marketing, financial management, community relations, program development and execution, human resources management, and, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, its fundraising and strategic direction.
Requirements
Required Knowledge and Skills
Qualified candidates should demonstrate:
Proven executive leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit, arts, cultural, educational, or community-based organization.
Strong strategic planning and organizational leadership skills.
Experience in financial management and budgeting.
A storyteller with exceptional communication skills, including public speaking, written communications, and relationship-building abilities.
Experience supervising and developing staff and volunteers.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to build collaborative partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge of nonprofit regulations, human resources practices, and financial accountability.
Passion for arts, culture, education, and community development, particularly in a small rural community.
Ability to work independently while fostering teamwork and innovation.
