Association for Cultural Equity Seeks Executive Director

The Association for Cultural Equity (ACE) is seeking an Executive Director to act as visionary leader for the organization, which is committed to preserving the world’s expressive traditions through sustaining cultural heritage practices, research, dissemination and reconnecting communities with their cultural heritage. This is a hands-on working position.

Responsibilities of the Executive Director include:

• Lead staff and board in strategic thinking around short and long term organizational vision, messaging and growth
• Implement, expand and improve ACE’s programs and ensure their effectiveness and excellence in the US and internationally
• Lead fundraising and development initiatives, including applications to public and private funding sources, with support from staff, board, and consultants
• Create the organizational budget, working with the bookkeeper and accountant to ensure financial stability and prudent expenditures
• Plan communication efforts in support of visibility, public education and recognition
• Actively maintain existing relationships and build new collaborations with funders, consultants, artists, organizational partners and scholars
• Represent ACE at professional convenings
• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, ensuring organizational systems and workflows run smoothly
• Oversee and evaluate the work of staff and consultants; recruit and mentor new staff and interns
• Report to Board of Directors, providing ongoing communication about significant organizational, programmatic and financial developments along with monthly written reports of activities

This position is currently fully remote, with potential transition to office/hybrid. In-person attendance is expected for events and partner/collaborator meetings in or near New York, NY. There is also the possibility of US and international travel for repatriation events.

Salary is $65,000–$70,000 / year and is commensurate with experience, based on 4 days a week. There is the opportunity to increase to $80,000–$95,000 at 5 days/week after approximately 18 months.

The start date for this full-time job is August 15, 2026. The review of applications will be open until the position is filled.