Executive Director

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Leadville, CO
Publish Date: Posted February 7, 2022
Applications have closed

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director will provide effective and innovative leadership to achieve the mission of the non-profit Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation, Inc. The full-time position is responsible for ensuring the growth and vitality of the Foundation and Tabor Opera House by overseeing all aspects of our growing non-profit organization, including administration, fundraising, marketing, community engagement, building operations/rehabilitation, and programs in collaboration with the Board of Directors. The successful candidate must be an energetic and enthusiastic leader who will ensure the historic integrity of the opera house through thoughtful building stewardship and inclusive programming. The Executive Director will lead the multi-phased building rehabilitation and seasonal programming while cultivating strong relationships with local, state and national partners.

The position reports to the Board of Directors, supervises the Tour/Building Manager, and manages paid consultants such as for programming, marketing/PR, and social media outreach. The position will office at the Tabor Opera House with the option for limited remote work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration and Strategic Plan

  • Lead the non-profit organization in meeting the Foundation’s mission and vision to revitalize the opera house as a community center of history, culture and entertainment
  • Collaborate with the Board of Directors to carry out the decisions of the board, and strategize/implement short and long-term organizational goals
  • Maintain regular collaboration and communication with City staff and elected officials to satisfy the public-private partnership, including preparing and presenting any reports to the Leadville City Council
  • Manage staff, consultants and volunteers – maintain compliance with human resource policies and ensure development of internal staff

Fundraising and Finance

  • Fundraise for annual operations, programming and the multi-phased building rehabilitation through individual giving, grants, municipal budget allocations and sponsorships
  • Develop and implement annual budgets and the $15 million capital campaign plan
  • Implement and manage a donor management system
    Manage grant and other funder tracking and reporting
  • Manage organizational finances, including earned income, of an annual budget now exceeding seven figures with the ongoing building rehabilitation

Community Outreach and Engagement

  • Serve as the public face of the Foundation and opera house by working directly and in partnership with community groups, artists/musicians, agents, promoters and arts and culture organizations
  • Coordinate public relations and social media outreach
  • Build and cultivate strong relationships and regular communication with the Leadville community and other partners/stakeholders
  • Engage all demographics of the Leadville and Lake County communities

Building Rehabilitation

  • Coordinate on-site rehabilitation work with construction project manager and building manager to maintain project progress and accommodate daily building needs
  • Determine project phasing in collaboration with Board of Directors and project architect
  • Coordinate with City on project bid releases
  • Provide decision-making oversight as determined by the Board of Directors

Programming

  • Coordinate opera house programming, including live performances, tours, historic stage scenery workshops, venue rentals and the Tabor Youth Collective
  • Coordinate marketing of events and performances
  • Provide a safe workplace for staff, guests, contractors/consultants and guest artists

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Leadership – The ability to lead, teach and inspire others by creating a positive work environment that develops staff and volunteers, and communicates a clear sense of direction and purpose in alignment with the organization’s mission and vision.
  • Effective Communication – The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate, in both written and verbal formats, with a variety of audiences including government officials, staff, volunteers, donors, grantors, media, artists, agents and the public.
  • Project Management – Proven skills planning and organizing resources to move specific tasks, events or duties strategically and efficiently to completion.
  • Time Management – The ability to quickly pivot and navigate in a fast-paced environment, self-motivate, effectively delegate, and meet multiple deadlines that may occur simultaneously.
  • Personal Accountability – The willingness to self-evaluate by utilizing and analyzing feedback and taking responsibility for actions and results.
  • Teamwork – Demonstrated competency working with a team in various settings and with various audiences.
    Partnership Building – Fosters collaborative decision-making and cultivates relationships and outreach within a diverse community setting, including underrepresented communities.
  • Stewardship – Demonstrates a passion to effectively steward the Tabor Opera House and Leadville history for the benefit of the historic property, community identity and downtown revitalization efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in a related field is required; desired areas of study include non-profit management/public administration, business, finance, marketing/ communications, history/historic preservation, or theatre studies
  • Minimum five years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector
  • Depth of fundraising experience with individual donors, grantors, sponsors and local municipalities
  • Experience developing and implementing annual operating budgets and capital campaigns
  • Effective and proven project management experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, donor and patron management databases, and various social media mediums including Facebook and Instagram
  • Spanish-speaking a strong plus

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Send a cover letter and resume to president@taboroperahouse.net. Applications requested by February 28, 2022. PDF of full job description can be found at www.taboroperahouse.net.

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