We are hiring an Executive Director!

Are you an energetic nonprofit professional who is passionate about anti-colonial and equitable governance, financial sustainability, and operational processes? Are you keen to work on a co-leadership team that prioritizes collaboration, communication, adaptability, and flexibility? Are you passionate about the health of the local, provincial, and national live music sector? Do you love a good spreadsheet?  We want to hear from you!

The Regina Folk Festival (RFF) is seeking an Executive Director. As part of a co-leadership team with the Artistic Director, the Executive Director is responsible for managing RFF operations and services with a focus on organizational stability, including fiscal management, fund development, governance, and ensuring comprehensive policies and procedures. A detailed Executive Director Job Description can be found below.

About the Position:

●      This is a full time (35 hours/week), permanent position with an ideal start date no later than September 18, 2023.

●      The starting salary for this position is $61,740. RFF employees can expect increases on their first and second employment anniversaries.

●      The starting rate of paid vacation leave for this position is 15 days per year. RFF employees can expect increases on their third and seventh employment anniversaries. RFF employees are given paid days off on all Canadian stat holidays.

●      RFF employees earn 12 days of paid sick and compassionate leave and 6 days of paid mental health leave per year.

●      Employees have access to a benefits plan that includes comprehensive health, drug, vision, and dental coverage, including access to diverse mental and physical health supports (such as counselors and naturopaths) and the option to register for the employee pension plan with 4% employer contributions.

How to Apply:

●      Candidates are asked to provide a single PDF submission of a cover letter and resume sent via email to risa@reginafolkfestival.com.

●      In their cover letter, applicants should speak to their suitability in relation to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Executive Director Job Description. A failure to do so will result in the candidate being at a disadvantage upon review against the hiring metric.

●      Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with the first round of applicants assessed on July 12, 2023 at 4:00 PM.

●      We encourage applicants to identify if they belong to any equity-seeking groups. Members of equity-seeking groups will be prioritized for this position as long as they meet the minimum requirements, which are outlined in the Executive Director Job Description. If you have questions on how RFF defines equity-seeking groups, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

About Us:

●      RFF operations are held on traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 4 Territory, and the City of Regina is located on Treaty 4 territory, the original lands of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota peoples as well as the homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation. We respect and honour the treaties that were made on all territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we are committed to move forward in partnership with Indigenous Nations in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. We commit to celebrating the resilience, excellence and wisdom of Indigenous peoples. 

●      RFF celebrates the importance of music in our community. Building on grassroots origins, we pay attention to the emerging dialogues in the city and the culture-at-large, and are thoughtful about how music fits into a rapidly shifting society. RFF presents exciting year round events that boldly revel in artistic expression and the meaningful connections made through music. Since 1969, audiences have gathered each summer to experience long-beloved and discovery acts at our signature event, the Regina Folk Festival.

●      We are a registered, non-profit organization, governed by the Saskatchewan Not-for-Profit Act. Our work is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors.

●      The projected annual operating budget for 2023 is approximately $895,000.

●      2022-2025 Strategic Plan objectives include:

○      Financial: The RFF is a financially stable and thriving organization.

○      Culture: The RFF has a culture of safety, equity, inclusion, and diversity that makes it a positive environment for employees, volunteers, artists, partners, and patrons.

○      Program Excellence: The RFF presents programming and events that are responsive, community-minded, enriching, and fun.

○      Organizational Capacity: The RFF runs smoothly, effectively, and efficiently on all levels. The people involved know their roles and have the support they need to be successful.

About the Hiring Process:

●      Candidates will be assessed by a Hiring Committee made up of RFF board members.

●      All candidates who submit an application shall be notified if they were not successful in moving forward for an interview before the successful candidate is announced. All candidates who participate in an interview and are not successful shall be similarly notified.

●      During the hiring process, a review metric shall be created that aligns directly with the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Executive Director Job Description. This review metric shall be used to determine the suitability of all candidates.

All candidates who participate in an interview will be provided with interview questions a minimum of one hour prior to their interview and will be asked to provide a minimum of three professional references who can speak to their suitability for this position.

The full job description can be found by clicking here.