Executive Director (Nonprofit Arts Organization)
Victoria Bach Festival | Victoria, Texas
Full-Time | Exempt
Application Deadline: August 7, 2026
About the Victoria Bach Festival
The Victoria Bach Festival is one of Texas’ premier classical music organizations, presenting nationally and internationally recognized artists through annual festival programming and year-round educational and community engagement initiatives. As the Festival enters its next chapter following its 50th Anniversary Season in 2025, we seek an experienced and dynamic Executive Director to lead the organization into the future.
Position Summary
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Victoria Bach Festival and works closely with Artistic Director Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez and the Board of Directors to advance the organization’s mission, artistic vision, financial sustainability, and community impact.
This position is responsible for fundraising, financial management, strategic leadership, operations, marketing oversight, and community engagement. The Executive Director serves as the Festival’s primary ambassador to donors, sponsors, community partners, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Governance
- Implement strategic priorities in partnership with the Board and Artistic Director.
- Support effective board governance, planning, recruitment, and engagement.
- Foster a collaborative, mission-driven organizational culture.
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations and organizational policies.
- Represent the Festival within the community and throughout the region.
Fundraising & Development
- Lead annual and long-term fundraising efforts.
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, foundation, and government donors.
- Oversee grant identification, writing, reporting, and compliance.
- Support fundraising events and donor engagement initiatives.
- Strengthen and grow the Festival endowment.
Financial & Administrative Management
- Develop and manage annual budgets.
- Provide accurate financial reporting and analysis to the Board.
- Maintain strong financial controls and stewardship of organizational resources.
- Oversee contracts, insurance, licensing, payroll, and vendor relationships.
Festival Operations
- Lead planning and execution of the annual Festival and year-round programs.
- Supervise staff, contractors, and volunteers.
- Oversee artist services, production logistics, scheduling, travel, accommodations, venue coordination, and contracts.
- Ensure effective ticketing, donor database, CRM, and office technology systems.
- Maintain an active presence during Festival events and performances.
Marketing & Community Engagement
- Oversee marketing, communications, website content, social media, and audience development efforts.
- Build partnerships with educational, business, civic, and arts organizations.
- Serve as a visible advocate for the Festival and its mission.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Five or more years of leadership experience in a nonprofit, arts, educational, cultural, or other mission-driven organization.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor development.
- Experience managing budgets and financial operations.
- Experience leading staff, volunteers, and multiple projects.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and public speaking skills.
Preferred
- Advanced degree in business, nonprofit management, arts administration, or a related field.
- Experience working with boards of directors.
- Experience with grant management.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks, DonorPerfect, Mailchimp, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience in the performing arts or classical music.
Candidates from other nonprofit sectors with strong leadership, fundraising, and operational experience are encouraged to apply.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $65,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Four weeks paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Family leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible scheduling outside Festival production periods
Location
The Executive Director is expected to reside in or near Victoria, Texas, and become an active participant in the community.
To Apply
Please submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Brief statement describing your philosophy of nonprofit leadership and community engagement
Applications will be reviewed after August 7, 2026 and handled confidentially.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Victoria Bach Festival is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any basis protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
