Executive Director PineCone

Armstrong Mc Guire

Job Location:

Raleigh, WV - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 90000 - 95000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Are you PineCones next Executive Director

Are you passionate about the power of music culture and community to bring people together

Are you the kind of leader who values both preserving tradition and creating space for new voices and evolving cultural expression

Do you believe music is more than performance; it is storytelling education connection and cultural preservation

Are you energized by the opportunity to lead a beloved organization with foundational roots strong community trust and meaningful potential for growth

Are you a relationship-centered leader who can move comfortably between artists donors civic leaders volunteers educators and audiences while balancing artistic vision financial sustainability and organizational leadership needs

If so PineCone may be the right place for your next chapter.

Why

For more than 40 years PineCone has preserved presented and promoted roots music and cultural traditions through concerts festivals educational programs workshops camps community events and artist partnerships. Incorporated in 1984 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization PineCone has become one of the largest and most active presenters of roots music in North Carolina. It is well established in the region as a leader in the world of bluegrass old-time and other forms of roots music.

More than 90% of people attending PineCones events attend free of charge reflecting the organizations deep commitment to accessibility participation and cultural preservation. PineCone is a resident company at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh and serves as the producer of the Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival.

With support from nearly 1000 members PineCone presents music steeped in a wide range of cultural traditions including bluegrass blues gospel folk jazz old-time Irish Native American Hispanic and other global and regional music traditions that have put down roots in North Carolina.

PineCone operates with a dedicated staff team of three an engaged 11-member Board of Directors and an annual operating budget of approximately $supported through a mix of earned revenue grants memberships sponsorships philanthropy and partnerships.

The organization is entering a new chapter as Executive Director David Brower prepares to retire. The Board of Directors has launched a thoughtful leadership transition process designed to honor PineCones strong legacy while positioning the organization for continued growth innovation and long-term sustainability.

This is a rare opportunity to build upon a strong foundation while helping shape the future of one of North Carolinas most respected cultural organizations. The next Executive Director will have the opportunity to honor PineCones legacy while expanding its reach strengthening sustainability and deepening its impact across communities and generations.

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What will you do as PineCones next Executive Director

Serve as the strategic operational and community leader of PineCone while advancing its mission to preserve present and promote traditional music and culture
Partner with staff Board artists educators volunteers funders and community stakeholders to shape PineCones next chapter
Curate and book high-quality artistic programming that reflects both tradition and evolving cultural perspectives
Continue expanding PineCones reach through concerts festivals educational programs camps workshops and community partnerships
Strengthen and diversify contributed and earned revenue streams including individual giving sponsorships grants memberships ticket revenue and partnerships
Serve as PineCones chief ambassador and storyteller with artists donors elected officials civic partners tourism leaders legacy media and the broader community
Oversee organizational operations budgeting financial management and long-term sustainability
Support and nurture a small collaborative mission-driven staff
Navigate a changing arts funding landscape with creativity adaptability and strong financial stewardship
Ensure PineCone remains a welcoming community-centered organization that values participation education and cultural connection

Key lived experiences attributes and skillsets sought in the next Executive Director

Relationship-Savvy Builder & Ambassador of PineCones Mission

Passionate about PineCones mission and the power of traditional music arts culture and community with the ability to serve as a visible and engaging ambassador
Strong knowledge of bluegrass old-time blues gospel and other musical forms that are rooted in the Piedmont of North Carolina
Relationship-centered and emotionally intelligent leader who builds trust quickly and connects artists audiences donors civic leaders volunteers and partners around a shared
Skilled at building collaborative partnerships and navigating diverse stakeholder relationships with authenticity and strong communication skills while empowering staff artists and community partners
Values education participation and intergenerational learning as essential to preserving sustaining and expanding access to traditional arts and cultural traditions

Strategic and Entrepreneurial Leadership

Strategic thinker who can grow and evolve programs events and community impact while preserving authenticity diplomacy and mission clarity
Entrepreneurial and adaptable leader who thrives in a small multifaceted organization
Balances artistic vision and audience engagement with operational and financial realities
Experience leading in nonprofit arts cultural festival or entertainment environments preferred

Fundraising and Revenue Development Experience

Proven experience securing and growing revenue through grants sponsorships memberships partnerships and donor engagement
Skilled at cultivating relationships with donors sponsors and funding partners
Identifies and expands earned and contributed revenue opportunities to support long-term sustainability

Financial and Nonprofit Management Skills

Strong financial management and budgeting experience
Manages multiple priorities effectively while balancing operational excellence with mission-driven programming
Knowledge of artist booking festivals or live event programming
Aptitude leading a small collaborative high-impact staff of two full-time professionals and several contractors

Think you are PineCones next Executive Director

To apply scroll to the bottom of this page. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter resume and salary requirements. Please provide all requested information to be case of any technical problems contactNo phone calls please and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Candidate review will begin June 8th and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The salary range for this position is $90000$95000 with the opportunity for an annual discretionary performance bonus. Benefits include medical insurance paid vacation holidays and sick leave.

Required Experience:

Director

Job DescriptionAre you PineCones next Executive DirectorAre you passionate about the power of music culture and community to bring people togetherAre you the kind of leader who values both preserving tradition and creating space for new voices and evolving cultural expressionDo you believe music is ...