Executive Director

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The Executive Director of the Tabor Opera House will provide effective and innovative leadership to achieve the mission of the Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation.Primary Responsibility falls on the ED to lead the board, contractors, staff, and volunteers through a multi-year building rehabilitation plan and capital campaign.The ED is the primary organizer of fundraising as well as facilitation of all administration for the organization. The position works closely with the Board of Directors and is responsible for ensuring the growth and vitality of the Foundation by overseeing staff management, administration, programs, marketing, community outreach and building operations/rehabilitation. The successful candidate must be an energetic and enthusiastic leader who will ensure the historic integrity of the opera house through strategic building stewardship and artifact conservation/interpretation. The Executive Director will strive to provide the Tabor Opera House’s diverse audiences with inclusive artistic programming and tour experiences, through strategic partnerships, while cultivating strong relationships with local, state, national and international partnersEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrationLead the non-profit organization in meeting the Foundation’s mission and vision to revitalize the opera house as a community center of arts, culture and entertainment.Serve as the public face of the Foundation and opera house by working directly, and in partnership, with our city and county partners, community groups, artists/musicians, agents, promoters and arts and culture organizations.Collaborate with the Foundation Board of Directors to carry out the decisions of the board, and strategize/implement short and long-term organizational goals as identified in the 2024-2026 strategic plan.Maintain regular collaboration and communication with the City of Leadville staff and elected officials to satisfy the public-private partnership, including preparing and presenting regular reports and budget requests to the Leadville City Council.Manage staff, paid consultants/contractors and volunteers – maintain compliance with human resource policies and ensure development of internal staff.Fundraising and FinanceLead fundraising for annual operations, programming and the multi-phased building rehabilitation through individual giving, grants, municipal and governmental budget allocations, sponsorships and tax incentives.Manage organizational finances per the annual budget, including earned income, and contribute to development of annual budgets.Coordinate the planning and implementation of a capital campaign.Implement and manage a donor management system.Manage grant tracking and reporting.ProgrammingCoordinate opera house programming, including live performances, tours, historic stage scenery workshops, venue rentals and the Tabor Youth Collective in collaboration with resident company, contractors, consultants, and staffCoordinate marketing of all seasonal events and performances.Provide a safe workplace for staff, guests, contracted personnel and artists.Community Outreach and EngagementCoordinate marketing, public relations and social media outreach for effective marketing of the TOH through the variation of programming and fundraising efforts each season.Build and cultivate strong relationships and regular communication with the Leadville community and other partners/stakeholders.Engage all demographics of the Leadville and Lake County communitiesBuilding RehabilitationContribute to project phasing decisions, required city bidding processes, project management, and coordination of construction activities with programming and other onsite events/activities.Maintain regular communication with construction project manager and building manager to keep apprised of progress and priorities.Provide decision-making oversight as determined by the Board of Directors.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesTour ManagerBrand Engagement & Building ManagerSeasonal Operational ManagerKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesLeadership – The ability to lead, teach and inspire others by creating a positive work environment that develops staff and volunteers, and creates and communicates a clear sense of direction and purpose in alignment with the mission and vision of the Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation.Effective Communication – The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate, in both written and verbal formats, with a variety of audiences including government officials, staff, volunteers, individual donors, grantors, media, artists, agents, and the general public.Time Management – The ability to quickly pivot and navigate in a fast-paced environment, self-motivate, effectively delegate, and meet multiple deadlines that may occur simultaneously.Project Management – Proven skills planning and organizing resources to strategically and efficiently move specific tasks, events or duties to completion.Fundraising – Demonstrated proficiency in developing and executing fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relationships, and securing financial support from diverse stakeholders, including individual donors, grantors, and corporate sponsors for the TOHPF annual budget, programming and rehabilitation projects and sponsorships for the programming season.Personal Accountability– The willingness to self-evaluate by utilizing and analyzing feedback and taking responsibility for actions and results and sharing updates at monthly meetings and bi-monthly check in meetings with board of directors.Teamwork – Demonstrated competency working with a team in various settings and with various audiences.Partnership Building – Fosters collaborative decision-making and cultivates relationships and outreach within a diverse community setting, including with underrepresented communities.Stewardship – Demonstrates a passion to effectively steward the Tabor Opera House and Leadville history for the benefit of the historic property, community identity and downtown revitalization efforts.Education, Training, and ExperienceA bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, is required. Desired areas of study include non-profit management/public administration, business, finance, marketing/communications, history/historic preservation, or theater studies.Minimum five years of impactful leadership experience in the non-profit or local and state government sector, demonstrating effective management, strategic decision-making, and a commitment to mission-driven work.Depth of fundraising experience with individual donors, grants, sponsorships and municipal budget allocations.Experience developing and implementing annual operating budgets and capital campaigns.Effective and proven project management experience.Experience working with diverse audiences to provide inclusive and relevant programming.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, donor and patron management databases, and various social media mediums including Facebook and Instagram.Travel RequirementsNonePhysical Activity & Work Environment Not Applicable Less than 50% More than 50% Sitting x Walking x Standing x Using hands/fingers to feel or handle items x Reaching, pushing or pulling with arms/hands x Climbing x x Balancing x Kneeling, crawling, or crouching x Talking or hearing x Tasting or smelling x x Lifting, moving or exerting force of up to 10 lbs. x x x Lifting, moving or exerting force of up to 25 lbs. x x x Lifting, moving or exerting force of up to 50 lbs. x Lifting, moving or exerting force of up to 100 lbs. x Lifting, moving or exerting force of more than 100 lbs. x Seeing up close x Seeing long distances x Seeing color x Use of peripheral vision x Perceiving depth x Adjusting and focusing vision x Working outdoors in inclement weather – extreme hot x Working outdoors in inclement weather – extreme cold x Working indoors in an office environment x Working in high places x Working near moving mechanical parts and machines x Working in wet/humid conditions that are not weather related x Working in extreme cold conditions that are not weather related x Working in extreme hot conditions that are not weather related x Working with airborne particles or fumes x Working with toxic or caustic chemicals or agents x Working with explosives x Working in an area with a risk of exposure to radiation x Working in an area with a risk of exposure to electrocution x Exposure to vibration x Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000, and starting placement within that range is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for the following additional benefits:$5,000 housing and health insurance stipend15 days Paid time off to be used for vacation, medical, and personal time away from work10 Paid holidays per yearThe duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
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