Boulder Ballet is looking for an Executive Director. This position is responsible for the overall leadership, management, strategic planning and fundraising for Boulder Ballet. Working cooperatively with the Artistic and School Directors, the Executive Director reports directly to the Boulder Ballet Board of Directors (BOD) and will implement the vision and fulfill the mission of Boulder Ballet.

Job Duties

Strategic and Operational Leadership: Responsible for development, implementation and updating of strategic plans for Boulder Ballet.

1. Identifies need for fundamental strategic or operational changes to the Boulder Ballet and brings such matters to the BOD for action.
2. Oversees all administrative matters for the organization, such that operational details are handled routinely, smoothly and accurately. Areas of responsibility include:

• creating effective organizational structures and employing the skills needed to execute identified responsibilities
• developing efficient financial administration policies and practices
• overseeing all issues and contractual agreements related to physical infrastructures of Boulder Ballet offices and studios, as well as with the Dairy Center for the Arts, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, the Longmont Symphony Orchestra, and others
• implementing effective marketing, branding, and public relations initiatives

3. Provides leadership in the development of the organization’s annual budget in collaboration with the Artistic and School Directors and develops financial plans and strategies in order to fulfill financial goals and fiduciary responsibilities.

Fundraising and Development: Functions as the primary staff in development efforts, ensuring these efforts meet their goals effectively. Identifies and capitalizes on specific fundraising opportunities with major donors at the corporate and individual levels, and oversees all grant writing planning and implementation.

1. Creates the multi-year development plan and works with the BOD and staff to implement
2. Creates programs to maintain and build Boulder Ballet’s existing Pas de Deux individual membership program
3. Cultivates key relationships and fosters existing relationships to broaden levels of giving and base of useful contacts

Marketing: Responsible for the design/development of all marketing and promotional materials in collaboration with the Artistic Directors.

1. Creates timely news releases for local media outlets, and produces programs, brochures, print advertising, etc.
2. Uses a variety of vehicles to reach members and the community at-large with pertinent promotional communications, including social media (e.g. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, in-person, media, etc.)

Community and Public Relations: Presents Boulder Ballet’s mission and program in a strong, positive image to the community and donors.

1. Represents Boulder Ballet professionally at local, state, and sometimes national events through attendance at key events
2. Oversees all Boulder Ballet communications ensuring consistency, effectiveness and adherence to the vision and mission of organization
3. Communicates and builds trust with diverse groups locally and nationally
4. Serves as the primary spokesperson of Boulder Ballet to the media and in the community

Human Resource Management: Manages Boulder Ballet staff, maximizes potential of all staff members and sets high-quality performance standards.

1. Delegates work effectively to build appropriate skills in other staff members
2. Effectively and promptly counsels staff members on performance, career growth opportunities and other issues
3. Supports the Artistic Directors and School Director to establish a positive atmosphere in which high-quality programs (performances) and services (ballet school classes) are delivered
4. Assumes responsibility for all hiring and termination decisions for administrative staff
5. Conducts annual staff performance evaluations
6. Oversees employee contract negotiations and fulfillment
7. Oversees coordination of a volunteer program in collaboration with staff

Board of Directors Relationship: Develops capabilities and contributions of BOD members.
1. Working with the President of the BOD, plans agenda for BOD meetings
2. Helps identify and cultivate new candidates to be considered for addition to BOD
3. Assists in BOD development activities, including the selection and training of Directors, and ensuring effective communication between staff and Directors
4. As an ex-officio member of the BOD, attends meetings regularly and keeps up to date on progress and issues of each Committee

Required Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated significant experience and success in management and leadership roles
2. Clear commitment to the mission of Boulder Ballet and general interest in the performing arts
3. Demonstrated experience in fundraising, including strategizing, planning, relationship building and direct donor outreach
4. Demonstrated experience in marketing and public relations
5. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with staff and BOD
6. Proven skill in developing capabilities of staff members
7. Understanding of how to use and present data effectively to achieve improvements
8. Strong organizational skills, ability to assess needs and multi-task
9. Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills
10. Experience with nonprofit organizations either as a staff member or as an involved board member
11. Strong work ethic, flexibility and sense of humor
12. Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree a plus

Hours: Full-time, salaried, office at the Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder

Salary: $45-48K. Health benefits included. Salary has potential to increase based upon monies raised for Boulder Ballet.