Executive Director
Denver, Colorado
This position is on-site and in-person both in the office and across the seven counties served by the District. The Executive Director must live within the region served by the SCFD.
The Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) is the only cultural funding model in the nation that serves a region of seven counties. The organization is governed by a State Statute, approved by Colorado’s General Assembly, and has been renewed by voters’ multiple times over more than 30 years. The Statute outlines eligibility, funding distributions and SCFD administration expenses. This regional support has allowed the SCFD to grow into the second-largest cultural funding mechanism in the United States.
Today, the organization funds almost 300 organizations across the Front-Range urban corridor, distributing more than $80 million annually. These tax dollars provide critical operational support for small, medium and large organizations.
As the day-to-day work of the District continues, the SCFD is gearing up to ask voters to continue their support when renewal of the District appears on the November 2028 ballot. Denver metro area voters created the district in 1987 and have voted to renew the district three times over its 35-year history.
Recently, the SCFD Board of Directors approved a framework for collecting the input the District will need from stakeholders and supporters to chart a vision for the future. As 2028 approaches, the District will be conducting research and engaging with SCFD stakeholders to gather feedback and build consensus on the right framework to carry the organization into its next 30 years.
SCFD seeks a nonpartisan leader who is passionate about the arts, culture, science and lifelong learning. This individual has experience navigating complex systemic issues and understands the importance of collaboration while problem-solving. They will demonstrate the ability to identify potential threats, mitigate risks, leverage emerging opportunities and execute plans to achieve tangible outcomes.
This is a high-profile position, requiring a dynamic, politically savvy and persuasive individual who will motivate and mobilize both internal and external audiences to support SCFD’s work and renewal. This individual must demonstrate success in cultivating authentic relationships with a wide range of constituencies, including nonprofit leadership, stakeholders, elected officials and the business community. This individual will guide and facilitate, alongside the SCFD Board and funded organizations, the updated SCFD statute on the November 2028 ballot.
The ideal candidate has experience leading, managing and directing complex organizations with diverse internal and external constituencies. This individual is externally focused with the capacity to effectively engage many different partners and stakeholders. This apolitical leader has the capacity to strategically convene stakeholders and facilitate discussion that results in aligned outcomes.
The salary range for this position annually is between $190,000 and $215,000 and will be commensurable with experience. The SCFD has a supportive culture, encourages professional development and is an organization that cares about employee wellbeing. The comprehensive benefits package includes: Employer paid health and dental insurance, optional vision and life insurance, vacation and sick time, 19 paid company holidays, remote work and mileage reimbursements, 401(k) plan with current 5% employer match, 457 plan and free parking.
If you want to play a key role in this dynamic organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for the SCFD’s mission, as well as organizational impact in current or prior roles.
This role will be filled as soon as possible and the deadline for applications is Monday, May 5, 2025.
To Apply, visit:
served by the District. The Executive Director must live within the region served by the SCFD.
The Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) is the only cultural funding model in the nation that serves a region of seven counties. The organization is governed by a State Statute, approved by Colorado’s General Assembly, and has been renewed by voters’ multiple times over more than 30 years. The Statute outlines eligibility, funding distributions and SCFD administration expenses. This regional support has allowed the SCFD to grow into the second-largest cultural funding mechanism in the United States.
Today, the organization funds almost 300 organizations across the Front-Range urban corridor, distributing more than $80 million annually. These tax dollars provide critical operational support for small, medium and large organizations.
As the day-to-day work of the District continues, the SCFD is gearing up to ask voters to continue their support when renewal of the District appears on the November 2028 ballot. Denver metro area voters created the district in 1987 and have voted to renew the district three times over its 35-year history.
Recently, the SCFD Board of Directors approved a framework for collecting the input the District will need from stakeholders and supporters to chart a vision for the future. As 2028 approaches, the District will be conducting research and engaging with SCFD stakeholders to gather feedback and build consensus on the right framework to carry the organization into its next 30 years.
SCFD seeks a nonpartisan leader who is passionate about the arts, culture, science and lifelong learning. This individual has experience navigating complex systemic issues and understands the importance of collaboration while problem-solving. They will demonstrate the ability to identify potential threats, mitigate risks, leverage emerging opportunities and execute plans to achieve tangible outcomes.
This is a high-profile position, requiring a dynamic, politically savvy and persuasive individual who will motivate and mobilize both internal and external audiences to support SCFD’s work and renewal. This individual must demonstrate success in cultivating authentic relationships with a wide range of constituencies, including nonprofit leadership, stakeholders, elected officials and the business community. This individual will guide and facilitate, alongside the SCFD Board and funded organizations, the updated SCFD statute on the November 2028 ballot.
The ideal candidate has experience leading, managing and directing complex organizations with diverse internal and external constituencies. This individual is externally focused with the capacity to effectively engage many different partners and stakeholders. This apolitical leader has the capacity to strategically convene stakeholders and facilitate discussion that results in aligned outcomes.
The salary range for this position annually is between $190,000 and $215,000 and will be commensurable with experience. The SCFD has a supportive culture, encourages professional development and is an organization that cares about employee wellbeing. The comprehensive benefits package includes: Employer paid health and dental insurance, optional vision and life insurance, vacation and sick time, 19 paid company holidays, remote work and mileage reimbursements, 401(k) plan with current 5% employer match, 457 plan and free parking.
If you want to play a key role in this dynamic organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for the SCFD’s mission, as well as organizational impact in current or prior roles.
This role will be filled as soon as possible and the deadline for applications is Monday, May 5, 2025.
To Apply, visit:
https://apptrkr.com/6144100
All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District does not discriminate against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, native language, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, military status, political service, affiliation or disability.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, native language, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, military status, political service, affiliation or disability or any other legally protected class.
This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.
The District prohibits retaliation against any employee for filing a complaint under this policy or for assisting in a complaint investigation. If you believe there has been a violation of our EEO or retaliation standard, please follow the complaint procedure contained in the sexual harassment policy.
