General Manager

Job title: General Manager

Job description: We are seeking a high-performing General Manager who will to be responsible for the overall executive leadership of the organization in collaboration with the Board and Artistic Director.

Position Type: Part-time purchase of service agreement (average 20 hours weekly, flexible scheduling) – Remote and in-person

Festival Location: Owen Sound and Meaford, Ontario

Position Responsibilities

· Liaising with the Artistic Director to ensure artistic production goals are on track;

· Promoting and marketing of the September Festival and all SweetWater activities;

· Providing administrative support to the Board and Board committees, including budget tracking, coordinating financial matters, and record/file keeping;

· Developing all grant applications, with support from the Board;

· Supporting fundraising activities through creating “donor ask” campaigns and tracking donations;

· Developing and distributing online content through the Festival website, social media portals and e-newsletters;

· Overseeing media relations.

Requirements:

Position Requirements

· Proven management and leadership experience in the not-for-profit arts/cultural sector,

· Experience with cultural festival operations and production;

· Passion for the arts and professional live music.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

· Excellent organizational and time-management skills;

· Excellent oral and written communication skills;

· Extensive grant writing experience;

· Experience with event planning and promotion;

· Knowledge of fiscal management;

· Strong computer Skills, i.e., Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Google Drive/G-Suite Zoom, online e-mail systems such as Mailchimp;

· Ability to update and manage website content;

· Strong skills in using social media platforms to develop and promote content;

· Strong strategic and analytical skills;

· Experience in working with a board and/or serving on a board;

· Ability to manage relationships with a diverse range of personalities in various roles within the organization and in the larger local and national communities.

· Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment;

· Ability to lead, as well as work within a team structure;

· Sound decision-making skills.

Additional Info:

Other Skills

· Photography and videography skills are assets.

Postion offers flexible work schedule and reimbursement for some expenses related to position (as approved by Board Treasuer).

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