Executive Director Job Opening at the Turner Center

Staff Report From Valdosta CEO

Monday, January 15th, 2018

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Valdosta, Georgia, has a need for a highly motivated Executive Director to lead its continued growth. The position of Executive Director offers a unique opportunity to have a tangible impact on the creative and educational culture of the Valdosta/Lowndes County Georgia region. Valdosta/ Lowndes is an excellent community with a highly motivated base of Art Center members and supporters, as well as working artists and artisans. TCA is the 2017 recipient of the Georgia Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities. Our excellent facilities include seven art galleries, large classrooms, a full clay studio, a culinary arts kitchen and gift shop, as well as comfortable administrative spaces on a large multi-building complex.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to explore the history and current programs and projects of TCA by visiting turnercenter.org and by viewing our Facebook page.

Valdosta/Lowndes County offers a wonderful year-round climate in a progressive community that strives to provide opportunities for residents and businesses alike. Valdosta is conveniently located in South Georgia, in Lowndes County on I-75, where you will find:

Top-notch county and city government management teams

Excellent county and city schools

Valdosta State University

Georgia Military College

Wiregrass Technical College

Moody Air Force Base

The Valdosta/Lowndes County area has been:

Named one of Georgia’s first “Cities of Excellence “

Named Georgia’s first “Entrepreneur Friendly Community”

Ranked a Top Ten Community for Families

The warm and welcoming culture can be felt at the area’s countless public festivals and events.

Valdosta/Lowndes offers diverse shopping, dining, entertainment, and award-winning television, newspaper, radio and digital news outlets. It is an exceptional place to work, live and grow.

Additional information about this position can be found at: http://turnercenter.org/career-opportunities/

Candidates should review the job information and submit a cover letter, with salary requirements, and current resume via e-mail by February 16, 2018, to:

Attention: Planning Chairperson
Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts
Email: [email protected]
527 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, Georgia 31601