Executive Director for the Maine Festival
The Bach Virtuosi Festival is an eight-day summer festival that brings musicians of international stature from around the globe to Portland, Maine, to celebrate the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his musical legacy.
BVF seeks an Executive Director with experience in arts administration, database management, concert production, and fundraising. The ED works closely with the Artistic Director and reports to the Board of Directors.
Position Summary:
The Executive Director of the Bach Virtuosi Festival directs the development of short and long-range objectives, policies, budget, and operating plans for the organization.
Responsibilities:
● Finance and administration, including budgeting, contracting, vendor management, record keeping, database management
● Board support and development, ensuring transparency and clear communications
● Concert production including booking venues, instrument rentals and transportation, artist contracts and lodging, stage management, etc.
● Ticket sales planning and execution including marketing, press relations, box office administration, customer service
● Fundraising from individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations
● Recruiting and supervising volunteers and seasonal staff
● Building and maintaining effective working relationships with the Artistic Director, Board of Directors, volunteers, patrons, artists, and members of the community.
Requirements:
● Experience with nonprofit administration, ideally in the performing arts
● Ability to work independently, prioritize and delegate
● Excellent attention to detail
● Home office capability
● Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
● Valid driver’s license
Schedule and Compensation:
This position is part-time year-round with a flexible schedule: approximately 10 hours per week July-May, then full time/as needed in the five weeks leading up to and during the June Festival, including nights and weekends. Compensation is $25,000 annually, negotiable commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Please send a resume and two professional references, with a cover note detailing your interest in this position, to bvfsearch@gmail.com. Application deadline November 1, 2024.