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FULL TIME -- EXEMPT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SFF Presents invites applications for the position of Executive Director, a compelling opportunity to lead a thriving arts organization in one of Oregon’s most culturally vibrant small cities. Formerly known as Sisters Folk Festival, Inc., the nonprofit organization was rebranded to SFF Presents in 2023 to better represent the scope of its programs. These activities include the world-renowned Sisters Folk Festival and the rapidly growing Big Ponderoo Music + Art Festival, in addition to other year-round arts and educational offerings. This role is much more than an administrative position; the Executive Director serves as the chief cultural ambassador and strategic planner for an important pillar of the community life, culture and economy of Sisters and the greater Central Oregon area.

 

The new Executive Director will lead an organization on a strong trajectory and solid financial footing. In the fiscal year ending December 2025, SFF Presents reported total revenues of just over $1.8 million. The organization's strength lies in its core mission, with over $1.1 million generated from program services—a testament to the enduring success and draw of its flagship festivals. 

 

Music festivals around the country are currently experiencing headwinds, and the Sisters Folk Festival is not immune. The opportunity, therefore, is to leverage this existing excellence into sustained organizational growth and deeper artistic impact, while maintaining financial stability.

The Position:

The SFF Presents organization fulfills its mission via year-round educational outreach in the community and schools and the production of two major music and art festivals: the Sisters Folk Festival and Big Ponderoo. 

 

The ideal Executive Director for SFF Presents should possess a strong blend of executive leadership, non-profit management, financial acumen, arts programming expertise, and community engagement skills.

Roles & Responsibilites:

  • Organizational Leadership

    • Prepare for and attend all board and board committee meetings

    • Meet with board chair and members as needed

    • Assist with board development, recruitment and planning, and administration of all board meetings

    • Develop Strategic Plan with staff and board and monitor and report on progress toward fulfillment of that plan 

    • Update organizational policies as needed

    • Maintain and grow a network of community stakeholders

    • Collaboratively identify opportunities to optimize budget, logistics and systems 

    • Operate with SFFP core values in mind in all capacities

    • Demonstrate professional ambassador skills when representing the organization in community interactions

  • Staff Management​

    • Oversee hiring and firing of all staff

    • Direct supervision of staff including individual development, reviews, disciplinary matters, salary allocation

    • Lead weekly staff meetings

    • Provide mentoring and direction as needed

  • Programming​

    • Determine programming for the year in collaboration with staff and board

    • Determine venue capacity for concerts and festivals

    • Provide general program oversight

    • Oversee box office operations at festivals

    • Provide hands-on assistance prior to, during and after events as needed

    • Manage talent booking contractor

    • Identify and pursue grant funding to offset program costs

  • Donor Cultivation

    • Develop donor outreach plan with board fundraising committee

    • Meet with donors at events and individually

    • Issue invitations to private donor events

    • Follow up on ticketing and festival details

    • Coordinate thank yous, gifts and other regular communication 

  • Sponsorship Development

    • Meet and communicate with sponsors

    • Interface with tickets and invitations to donor events

    • Follow up on ticketing and festival details

    • Ensure fulfillment of contracted obligations

    • Determine sponsorship outreach plan

  • School Outreach

    • Coordinate artist residencies and school performance assemblies

    • Maintain regular communication with music and art teachers

    • Negotiate extracurricular club instructor contracts

    • Determine effectiveness and impact of SFFP-funded programming in the schools

    • Provide periodic impact reports to school district administrators and school board

    • Serve as primary contact for Sisters Graduate Resource Organization (GRO) scholarships at Sisters High School

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  • Software/Technical Skills:

    • Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point

    • Google Workspace

    • Basecamp - project management

    • Givebutter - donor/sponsor CRM

    • Quickbooks Online

Volunteer with us!

The heart and soul of our organization is the dedicated crew of volunteers who make everything we do possible. If you're interested in joining the team, check out the Sisters Folk Festival and Big Ponderoo volunteer opportunities in 2025.  

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SFF Presents is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that strengthens community and transforms lives through music and art.

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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3500 PMB 304, Sisters, OR 97759

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