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Old Settler’s Music Festival, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director with nonprofit experience and history producing music festivals and events. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader, strategic thinker, strong communicator, team player, and effective fundraiser. This contract position requires a results-driven individual with strong business management skills who will play a critical role in advancing our mission by creating and executing successful events, cultivating relationships, securing funding opportunities, and implementing successful marketing plans.

Who We Are

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the mission of Old Settler’s Music Festival, Inc. is to bring a legacy of American roots music to a new age of listeners while preserving the music and a strong culture of family, friends, and community. We achieve this mission through our annual music festival, our youth talent competition, and our support of the music community and local nonprofit organizations.

For 37 years, Old Settler’s Music Festival (OSMF) has been bringing Americana and roots music and patrons together for camping, community, and celebration in Central Texas.  As one of Central Texas’ signature music events, and one of the top music festivals in Texas, OSMF features roots, bluegrass, folk, blues, singer-songwriter, gospel, and jamgrass music from local favorites and award-winning artists from around the world.

Our youth talent competition provides young talent with a platform to learn, grow and succeed and several of our winners have gone on to national acclaim (Sarah Jarosz), appearances on The Voice, and to successful music careers.

Old Settler’s is active in numerous music industry organizations and events including Folk Alliance International, the Americana Music Association, South by Southwest, the International Bluegrass Music Association, and more.

Who You Are

The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for helping achieve the organization’s goals in support of its mission. This role plans and executes the Old Settlers Music Festival and is responsible for the growth and success of the organization, programs and events.

You are comfortable leading all aspects of a non-profit, have exceptional interpersonal skills, and extensive experience cultivating relationships with staff, sponsors, artists, donors, volunteers, and community leaders.

You are an experienced Executive Director with a background in executing major events, managing successful partnerships, and driving financial support for organizations through fundraising, innovative programs, sponsors and revenue generation activities. You are a skilled business manager with an eye for detail and strong project management skills. You enjoy working collaboratively across teams, and are always looking for new and innovative ways to grow programming and fund strategic growth initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Revenue Generation and Fundraising

  • Responsible for festival revenue generation including ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, merchandise, and other revenue streams
  • Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising and revenue generation plans to achieve organization goals and objectives
  • Lead fundraising initiatives, with Board support, including donor stewardship, grant submissions, corporate partnerships, in kind gifts, Patreon membership growth, and other sources of funding
  • Proactively research and identify grant opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, and manage the grant application process from start to finish, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and reporting deadlines

Financial and Business Management

  • Monitor OSMF financial performance and provide regular reports to the Board of Directors
  • Develop and manage budgets and financial reporting ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently, and track monthly expenditures against projections and actuals
  • Manage insurance and permit needs with support from the Board Treasurer
  • Ensure compliance with all financial policies and procedures as well as legal and regulatory requirements

 Program and Event Management

  • Identify, implement, and oversee programs and services that align with OSMF’s mission and strategic plan with a primary focus on our annual spring music festival
  • Plan, execute and oversee all aspects of the Old Settlers Music Festival, including (but not limited to) financial management, marketing, communications, and public relations, ticketing, staff and volunteer management, contractor management (including operations and production), talent buying, and schedule creation
    • Ensure that the OSMF festival has a diverse local and national artist line up to draw and attract a growing festival audience
    • Work with artist management to negotiate contracts and payments, and manage artist experience from transportation to hospitality
    • Responsible for readiness of festival grounds including sound and lighting, infrastructure, food and beverage, permits, roads and buildings, and health compliance
  • Work with staff, board, and community partners to identify new program opportunities and to develop strategies to expand existing programs

Marketing and Communications

  • Build a comprehensive marketing plan to promote the organization and to drive awareness, support, and revenue for the festival
  • Oversee all communications including social media, website, email campaigns, PR, media relations, advertising, and community engagement
  • Actively engage and build relationships in the music, business, and nonprofit communities as well as with local, county, city, and state officials
  • Media relations; Serve as chief spokesperson to enhance visibility and public awareness

Strategic Planning

  • Work with the Board to develop vision, strategy and objectives that ensure a successful future for the organization
  • Lead development and implementation of the OSMF strategic plan, measure outcomes, identify gaps and support requirement, identify marketing opportunities and promote innovative and realistic solutions

 Leadership and Team Building

  • Develop and maintain effective and transparent working relationships with Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and contractors
  • Provide Board with regular reports on financial and programmatic performance
  • Hire and manage staff, providing support and guidance to ensure OSMF goals are met
  • Hire contractors and lead the volunteer program ensuring accountability and goal achievement
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, business leaders, and community partners
  • Create a positive, enthusiastic, and supportive culture

 

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Commitment to the mission and values of OSMF, with a passion for continuing our 37-year legacy
  • Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management, business administration or a related field, or a combination of education and relevant experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit or music festival management including a track record of successful budget development, revenue generation, sponsor solicitation, artist engagement, and staff/volunteer management; Talent buying and grant experience preferred
  • Experience in planning music festivals, concerts series, or related events from end-to-end including responsibility for operations, production, and infrastructure preferred
  • Business acumen including financial oversight, budgeting, reporting, planning and marketing
  • Strategic thinker who can develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies that achieve defined goals
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking and presentations
  • Leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and manage staff, volunteers, community partners, and contractors
  • Proficient in use of Excel spreadsheets, including formulas and tables; Experience with Google Suite, MS Office, WordPress, MailChimp, ticketing systems, and social media platforms
  • Team player with outstanding planning, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, ambiguity, and tight deadlines
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities

 

Join Our Team:

If you are a strategic and passionate professional with a track record of successful business management and extensive music festival experience, we invite you to join our team and to help us advance our mission.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience, qualifications, and why you are interested in this role to: recruiting@oldsettlersmusicfest.org

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Successful candidates must reside in Central Texas or be willing to relocate. Relocation expenses are not covered by the organization. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Type: Executive/Senior Leadership
Reports To: OSMF Board of Directors
Schedule and Status: Full-Time, Contract
Work Environment: Hybrid (home office and onsite)
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

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