The New Harmony Project is now seeking an Executive Artistic Director to lead the organization into the next cycle of growth and development to further its mission of supporting writers and artists creating work that interrogates the complexity of hope. As the field continues to navigate the ongoing return to in-person programming, the organization is simultaneously making strides forward in accomplishing its newly adopted, equity-centered strategic plan, and working to become an antiracist entity. We are looking for an Executive Artistic Director who excels in strategic and high-level visioning, demonstrates a passion for writers and artists, builds, implements, and oversees evidence-based operations models, and is invigorated by collaborating with the various communities (national artistic, Central & Southern Indiana) that The New Harmony Project serves.

The Executive Artistic Director will succeed a two-person leadership team in a new organizational structure that centralizes leadership responsibilities. As part of this restructuring, the incoming Executive Artistic Director will have the opportunity to immediately hire a full-time Associate Artistic Director to develop and support NHP’s programmatic efforts. The current Director of Advancement rounds out NHP’s full-time staff.  The New Harmony Project also utilizes part-time contractors to support its programs and operations, and the Executive Artistic Director will be responsible for supervising those staff positions.  

This is a unique juncture in the organization’s life, and candidates must be prepared for the opportunities and challenges that are presented in this moment of transition. The Board of Directors is committed to the short and long-term success of the incoming Executive Artistic Director through internal and external resources that will support their success. Applicants should be prepared to identify and mobilize the many strengths of the organization and should be inspired by working alongside the existing board and staff to navigate this evolution of The New Harmony Project.

Please submit your application no later that February 22, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.