Executive Director

Collingwood Music Festival; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A cultural event organization in South Georgian Bay seeks a dynamic Executive Director to lead its growth. This part-time role transitioning to full-time requires strong leadership, fundraising proficiency, and community engagement skills. The position entails strategic planning, financial management, and marketing oversight. Compensation will be competitive and negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior management experience in the arts, culture, or non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and securing sponsorships or major gifts.
• Experience overseeing budgets and managing operational processes.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strategic, results-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Guide the organization in alignment with its mission and vision.
• Lead all fundraising activities, including donor cultivation and sponsorship acquisition.
• Prepare and manage the annual operating budget.
• Oversee marketing campaigns and audience development initiatives.
• Supervise part-time staff and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Community Engagement

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Job description

COLLINGWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OPPORTUNITY

With the rapid growth of the Collingwood Music Festival, we’re searching for a dynamic Executive Director to help lead us into our next chapter.

If you’re passionate about the arts, excited to shape the future of music in South Georgian Bay, and bring a strong track record in leadership, fundraising, and community engagement — we want to hear from you. Please send your cover letter and resume [e-mail] 15, 2025.

About the Festival

The Collingwood Music Festival is a leading cultural event in South Georgian Bay, presenting internationally renowned artists, nurturing young talent, and building meaningful community engagement through the power of music. Now entering an exciting stage of growth, the festival is seeking a visionary and highly organized Executive Director to lead its operational and strategic development.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with the Artistic Director, the Executive Director will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial stewardship. This role will focus on advancing the festival’s long-term goals through strong fundraising, community partnerships, efficient administration, and dynamic audience engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategic Planning: Guide the organization in alignment with its mission and vision. Build strategic partnerships with community, government, corporate, and arts sector stakeholders.
• Fundraising & Development: Lead all fundraising activities, including donor cultivation, annual giving campaigns, sponsorship acquisition, and grant writing. Expand and diversify the organization’s revenue streams.
• Financial Management: Prepare and manage the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Board Treasurer and General Manager. Monitor project-specific budgets and ensure compliance with non-profit financial best practices.
• Marketing & Public Engagement: Oversee marketing campaigns, branding, and audience development initiatives. Represent the festival publicly as a spokesperson and build strong relationships with media, donors, and community leaders.
• Operations & HR: Supervise part-time staff and contractors. Oversee internal systems, workflows, and the implementation of technology tools (CRM, ticketing, etc.) to improve organizational efficiency. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Board Relations: Collaborate with the Board of Directors on governance matters, policy development, and strategic direction. Support board recruitment, reporting, and committee work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior management experience in the arts, culture, or non-profit sector
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and securing sponsorships or major gifts
• Experience overseeing budgets and managing operational processes
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strategic, results-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach
• Knowledge of classical music or the performing arts is an asset, but not essential

Compensation

This is an independent contractor position beginning as a part-time role in 2026, with the expectation that it will grow into a full-time leadership position as the festival continues to expand. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, with potential for performance-based bonuses. Specific terms to be negotiated with the Board of Directors.

To Apply

Submit your cover letter and resume in a single PDF to:[e-mail]

Subject Line:Executive Director Application – [Your Name]

Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

Learn more about the festival:www.collingwoodfestival.com