Careers

Executive Director 

The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards High Point, North Carolina
 

An Opportunity to Lead a Growing Cultural Institution in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad 

The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards (TAG) seeks a dynamic, hands-on, and visionary Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and community engagement.

With the upcoming retirement of longtime Executive Director Jeff Horney, TAG is looking for an energetic and experienced community builder who embraces our mission to provide visual art exhibitions and educational experiences that enrich High Point and the surrounding region. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves leader to build upon TAG’s strong foundation while expanding its reach, deepening community participation, and growing the philanthropic support needed to sustain the organization for generations to come. 

The Opportunity 

The Executive Director provides both strategic and day-to-day leadership for TAG, working closely with the staff and Board of Directors to advance the organization’s mission and vision. 

A central priority of the role will be leading TAG’s “friendraising to fundraising” efforts. The Executive Director will become an active and visible member of the High Point community, building relationships that increase participation, develop new sources of support, and strengthen TAG’s connections throughout the Piedmont Triad. 

The Executive Director will also help shape compelling exhibitions, arts education programs, and community experiences while ensuring that TAG remains financially sound, well managed, and welcoming to artists, students, visitors, volunteers, donors, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic and Organizational Leadership 

The Executive Director will: 

• Implement TAG’s strategic plan and oversee long- and short-term goals for exhibitions, arts education, development, and community engagement. 
• Lead the organization’s daily operations, programs, facilities, and earned-revenue activities. 
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget and provide accurate, timely financial information to the Board. 
• Ensure TAG’s continued financial stability and organizational effectiveness. 
• Engage and energize Board members, committees, funders, and community partners.
  
  

Fundraising and Relationship Development 

The Executive Director will: 

• Serve as TAG’s lead fundraiser and relationship builder. 
• Develop strategies for annual giving, major gifts, sponsorships, grants, special events, and new revenue opportunities. 
• Cultivate new donors and community partners while maintaining strong relationships with existing supporters. 
• Work closely with the Board to expand TAG’s philanthropic network and build long-term financial sustainability.
  
  

Community Engagement and Advocacy 

The Executive Director will: 

• Serve as TAG’s primary spokesperson and advocate. 
• Build meaningful relationships with community members, artists, educators, businesses, civic leaders, funders, and the media. 
• Maintain a visible and active presence in High Point. 
• Strengthen TAG’s position as a leading arts and cultural institution in the community and region.
  
  

Programs and Exhibitions 

The Executive Director will: 

• Collaborate with staff and the Board to develop innovative exhibitions, educational programs, and community experiences. 
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality programs and events that align with TAG’s mission and respond to community needs. 
• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of TAG’s exhibitions, classes, partnerships, and programs.
  
  

Staff and Board Leadership 

The Executive Director will: 

• Inspire, mentor, support, and evaluate TAG’s staff. 
• Encourage professional development, collaboration, accountability, and team building. 
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff and volunteers as needed. 
• Maintain open, active, and transparent communication with the Board of Directors. 
• Draw upon the Board’s expertise and resources to advance TAG’s mission and organizational priorities. 
• Provide the Board with the information necessary to fulfill its governance and fiscal oversight responsibilities.
  
  

Qualifications 

The ideal candidate will bring: 

• A bachelor’s degree in arts administration, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered. 
• Three to five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a nonprofit cultural, educational, community-based, or related organization. 
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor cultivation, and developing new revenue streams. 
• Experience implementing strategic plans and managing complex projects. 
• Strong financial, operational, and organizational-management skills. 
• Proven experience managing and developing staff. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders. 
• A deep appreciation for visual art, arts education, and the role cultural organizations play in building strong communities.
  
  

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, successfully complete required background checks, and relocate to High Point, North Carolina. 

Compensation and Benefits 

The salary range for this position is $90,000–$120,000, depending on experience and qualifications. 

Benefits include: 

• Monthly healthcare stipend 
• 3% retirement-plan match 
• Paid holidays 
• Paid time off 
• Relocation assistance, if needed
  
  

The next Executive Director will benefit from a supportive and engaged Board, an energized and passionate staff, and the network of community relationships developed during Jeff Horney’s longstanding tenure. 

About High Point 

High Point is a city in the midst of an exciting transformation. Long recognized as the Home Furnishings Capital of the World and host of the internationally renowned High Point Market, the city has expanded its identity to become a growing center for entrepreneurship, higher education, design, and creative placemaking.

Downtown High Point has experienced significant investment and renewal, with historic industrial buildings transformed into new destinations for business, hospitality, dining, entertainment, housing, and the arts. Congdon Yards, nearby restaurants and hotels, creative workspaces, startup incubators, and continued development have created an increasingly active year-round downtown. 

High Point University continues to contribute to the city’s growth and national profile, while the larger Piedmont Triad—including Greensboro and Winston-Salem—offers the amenities and opportunities of a metropolitan region within a short drive. 

For an arts leader, High Point presents a particularly compelling opportunity: a community with a tradition of philanthropic support, growing enthusiasm for cultural investment, and the chance to help shape the identity of a city whose story is still unfolding. 

How to Apply 

Please submit the following:

• A resume 
• Three professional references 
• A letter of interest describing your qualifications and interest in the position
  
  

Application materials should be sent to: 

Courtney Best Email: grambest@gmail.com 

The deadline to submit application materials is Friday, September 18, 2026. 

The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.