Director of Operations and Funds Development — The Cashion Cultural Legacy

Organization: The Cashion Cultural Legacy

Position: Director of Operations & Funds Development

Location: San Jose, CA

Salary: $77,101 – $91,251, commensurate with experience

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Cashion Cultural Legacy (CCL) is committed to sustaining the preservation, presentation, and education of Mexican folk culture through dance. In honor and recognition of Dr. Susan V. Cashion and her many contributions to the dance world, the CCL pursues this mission by hosting two professional Mexican folk dance companies, offering accessible dance classes to the community, operating an artist exchange of dancers, directors, and choreographers between California and México, and managing a nascent publications project.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Operations is the senior operational architect and a key strategic partner reporting to the Artistic Director. This leader is responsible for designing, strengthening, and managing the organizational infrastructure that enables CCL’s artistic, cultural, and programmatic work to thrive.

The Director oversees all internal operations, including strategic planning, financial stewardship, HR and people operations, program operations, organizational workflows, communications infrastructure, and administrative systems. They provide strategic insight while also ensuring operational excellence in day-to-day execution.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking operations leader who brings both strategic vision and hands-on implementation, ensuring CCL operates with clarity, cohesion, and long-term sustainability.

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