Job Posting

We are seeking an energetic and highly organized leader to implement our vision, mission, and values and carry out the goals and objectives of the organization. Reporting to a committed Board of Directors, the successful candidate's responsibilities include:

• Planning and managing the annual Folk on the Rocks Festival, Endless Summer Sundays, and other music and cultural concerts and events throughout the year
• Representing the organization with the arts industry and contacting performers including high profile national, international, northern and Aboriginal musical and cultural acts
• Working with the Board of Directors to help achieve our strategic direction
• Leading the day-to-day operations of the Society and ensuring a healthy, positive, team-oriented working environment for Board Members, staff and volunteers
• Overseeing the recruitment and organization of over 300 volunteers
• Resourcing funding opportunities and ensuring sound fiscal management
• Establishing and maintaining positive partnerships with outside organizations

The Candidate

You have strong leadership and administrative skills with a proven track record of managing cultural organizations. Your skills include:

• Strategic planning and event coordination
• Creating and maintaining community and sponsor partnerships and professional relationships
• Fundraising and grant writing specific to the arts
• Sound human resource and financial management
• Community outreach and public education in a not-for-profit setting 
• Membership development
• Working with and providing support to the Board of Directors
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
• Music and cultural event management experience and experience working with Aboriginal and other cultural groups are considered assets

Please send a cover letter and resume highlighting your experience by November 29, 2013 in confidence to:

The Human Resources Committee
c/o NorthWays Consuting
northways@theedge.ca
867-873-2384 (fax)
867-873-5444 (tel)

www.folkontherocks.com

We thank all those that apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.