Want to run a music festival?
The Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival is seeking a business savvy Executive Director
The Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society is in an exciting period of transitional change and is looking to bring on board a new Executive Director (ED). If you love music and the Kootenays in equal measure and have a talent for event management, we would like to hear from you! This position offers a unique opportunity to work independently and part-time/full-time year round. It is the perfect gig for a well-organized and self-motivated individual who likes a challenge and would like to be connected to the festival scene in British Columbia.
Qualifications:
- Excellent leadership qualities and team-building skills
- Bona fide music maven
- Organized, structured, and goal oriented
- You enjoy building relationships with community stakeholders
- You are very personable and enjoy working with a team
- Previous experience in the festival or event industry is an asset
- Financial acumen and business savvy
- You understand the importance of grant writing
- Ability to connect with the world through all kinds of social media platforms
- Ability to work effectively with the Board of Directors
Requirements:
- Must demonstrate a keen interest in event management
- Must be available to work long hours and weekends during Festival season (June - August)
- Must have year-round access to a computer, email, and cellular phone
- Must be familiar with DropBox (or some file sharing platform)
- Must be able to travel to Kaslo, BC on a semi-regular basis and relocate there during Festival season
- See full job description below
Compensation:
$24,000 per annum in a yearly agreement from core funding with potential for additional performance based remuneration.
To apply please e-mail all of the following to susan.mulkey1303@gmail.com:
- Resume
- 3-5 minute video submitted with DropBox link or iPhone video on why you want to take on this challenge
- 2-3 references
Closing Date: April 30, 2015
We thank all candidates for their interest but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We look forward to hearing from you!
Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society Executive Director Job Description
Accountable to the Board of Directors and reporting directly to the Board Chair, the Executive Director (ED) is an ex-officio, non-voting member of all BOD committees with responsibility for all administrative, financial and programming activities of the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society (KJES). The ED serves an important role as a champion of the Festival and a leader in the Kootenay arts community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Festival Management
Development and implementation of annual festival budget
Review and evaluate previous Festival programming and organizational effectiveness
Develop short and medium-term plans for the financial stability of the Festival
Artistic Direction & Programming
Set artistic vision of Festival in accordance with Society mission and guiding principles
Talent Sourcing and Booking
Develop the overall Festival event-scape and experience
Human Resources
Determine the human resource requirements of the Festival; Recruit, train and retain committed volunteers
Coach and mentor interns and volunteers as appropriate
Board Relations
Maintain an open, honest and effective line of communication with the Board
Provide advice and information with the Board in regard to the pursuit of Festival goals and objectives
Attend (agree-upon) Board meetings either in person or via digital communications
Prepare monthly ED report
Resource Development
Research, prepare and facilitate funding applications
Play a key role in donor and sponsor stewardship
External Relations
Serve as the official spokesperson for the Festival
Liaise with regional government, corporate and community organizations
Maintain solid media relations
Qualifications:
- Excellent leadership qualities and team-building skills
- A bona fide music maven, preferably connected to the Canadian Festival scene
- Organized, structured, and goal oriented
- You enjoy building relationships with community stakeholders
- You are very personable and enjoy working with a team
- Previous experience in the festival or event industry is an asset
- Financial acumen and business savvy
- You understand the importance of grant writing
- Ability to connect with the world through all kinds of social media platforms
- The ability to work effectively with the Board of Directors
Requirements:
- Must demonstrate a keen interest in event management
- Must be available to work long hours and weekends during Festival season
- Must have year-round access to a computer, email, and cellular phone
- Must be familiar with DropBox (or some file sharing platform)
- Must be able to travel to Kaslo, BC on a semi-regular basis and relocate there during Festival season
