Strings Music Festival
Operations Director
Organization
Strings Music Festival presents innovative programs of distinctive classical and popular contemporary music to the surrounding community of Steamboat Springs, Colorado and its visitors. Our intimate and friendly setting attracts people of all ages and backgrounds, and we enhance the cultural, educational, and entertainment experiences of our audience. No other organization brings world-class musicians to Northwest Colorado, creating the opportunities of a large city in a rural culture.
The summer festival season features popular contemporary music, classical programs, family concerts, and free community programs. Outside of the summer, Strings provides concerts as well as Strings School Days, a youth music education program. Strings Music Festival hosts over 100 events yearly, reaching over 26,000 audience members, and provides more than 60% of events at no cost. The festival’s annual budget is $3 million.
Position: Operations Director
Strings Music Festival seeks a full-time Operations Director, reporting to the Executive Director. This position is full-time, year-round, and is located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Key Accountabilities
· Ensure and increase productivity of leadership team and organization
· Ensure smooth business and facility operations by maintaining strong vendor relationships
Roles & Responsibilities
Ensure and increase productivity of leadership team and organization
· Oversee, coordinate, and implement special projects assigned by the Executive Director
· Continually evaluate effectiveness of organization’s systems, policies, and procedures
· Prepare and facilitate weekly staff meetings
· Directly supervise various team members
· Provide leadership and direction in developing short- and long-range plans and gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations
Ensure smooth business and facility operations by maintaining strong vendor relationships
· Oversee the daily operations, management, and maintenance of the Pavilion and Campus, and cultivate and facilitate key vendor relationships
· Develop, track, and manage budgets for vendor services
· Assist in preparation, administration, and tracking of the annual budget
· Develop, track, and manage budgets for capital equipment
· Manage organizational insurance needs and compliance
· Oversee the delivery of Food & Beverage with Audience Services Manager
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Experience & Qualifications
· A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
· 10+ years of professional work experience or combination of education and experience
· Proven leadership ability and teamwork skills
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
· Strong organizational and computer skills
· Ability to integrate into a highly collaborative small Strings staff
· Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
· Detail-oriented and meticulous thinker
· Self-starter and drive to take the initiative
· Ability to plan and manage six-figure budgets
· Experience negotiating favorable terms and building relationships with vendors
· Comfort and interest in interacting with community members and donors
· A knowledge of the community of Steamboat Springs, Colorado
· An appreciation and knowledge of music
· Ability to work weekends and evenings
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $78,000-$83,000.
Benefits include 100% premium for employees for medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401k plan
with Vanguard; PTO, sick time, and paid holidays; zero-interest payment plan for Ikon pass.
How to Apply
Please send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Elissa Greene, Executive Director, at jobs@stringsmusicfestival.com. No phone calls please.
- Strings Music Festival is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, age, veteran or military status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, parenthood, mental or physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.