BACKGROUND
After 10 years of annual, multi-day jazz programming coupled with a year round education program, the Board of the DC Jazz Festival has launched a search for a new artistic director. The Festival is recognized as a leading arts organization in the Mid-Atlantic, having garnered praise far and wide. The Artistic Director will work in partnership with the Board of Director, the Executive Director, producers, and a small, but talented team to take the Festival to new heights.
DC JAZZ FESTIVAL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Artistic Director is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision, programming, and artistic strategies of the DC Jazz Festival.
KEY COMPETENCIES
After 10 years of annual, multi-day jazz programming coupled with a year round education program, the Board of the DC Jazz Festival has launched a search for a new artistic director. The Festival is recognized as a leading arts organization in the Mid-Atlantic, having garnered praise far and wide. The Artistic Director will work in partnership with the Board of Director, the Executive Director, producers, and a small, but talented team to take the Festival to new heights.
DC JAZZ FESTIVAL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Artistic Director is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision, programming, and artistic strategies of the DC Jazz Festival.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- A track record of delivering innovative and visionary jazz programming
- Hands-on experience as a creative producer with an in-depth understanding of delivering a multi-day festival
- Planning and negotiating a year round artistic program
- Extensive networks in the field of jazz
- Proven leadership skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Strong knowledge of budget development and management
- Wide-ranging experience with media promotion and public relations
- Ability to articulate the organization’s mission and artistic vision to audiences, sponsors and as requested at fundraising events and solicitations
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
For more information contact All About Jazz.