Executive Director

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Record Co. seeks an Executive Director to lead and help shape our organization's future. The ideal candidate must have proven business development skills and be an accomplished strategist, fundraiser, and partnership-builder. The candidate must also develop, implement, and manage a strategic plan for institutional growth and impact.

The Record Co. (TRC) is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to making space for Boston’s music makers. Through affordable music workspace and professional development opportunities, TRC aims to remove the technical and social barriers between music makers and their creative visions. TRC envisions a city where everyone can make and enjoy music, where it's as easy to get together and create as it is to meet and play games in a park or connect and learn in a public library.

The incoming Executive Director will have the exciting opportunity to spearhead The Record Co.'s growth and expansion. This will involve developing and implementing a sustainable funding strategy to support the organization's development plans, expanding community partnerships and programs to better serve aspiring musicians and producers in underserved areas of Boston, enhancing marketing and outreach efforts to raise awareness of the mission and attract new supporters, and building a strong, diverse, and inclusive team to drive the organization's success.

This is a salaried Full-Time position with benefits. The Executive Director position is a full-time, exempt role with a salary range of $100,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience. The Record Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to

TRCBoard@therecordco.org

TRC is an equal-opportunity employer. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that a candidate is unlikely to meet 100% of the qualifications for a role. We encourage you to consider the breadth and depth of your experience when applying.

Executive Director The Record Co. Boston, MA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Strategy Development and Implementation (20%)

• Provide strategic vision for stabilizing TRC’s operations and plan for growth.
• Implement an action plan for achieving this vision that reflects key milestones and measurable goals and captures the impact.

Organizational and Team Management (25%)

• Manage and coach direct reports on the Senior Leadership Team: Director of Operations, Executive Assistant, Director of Partnerships.
• In collaboration with the Director of Operations, evaluate current team structure and job descriptions to ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities.
• Lead weekly staff meetings and ensure staff have what is needed to support the successful execution of assigned duties and tasks.
• Meet regularly with direct reports for check-ins, coaching, and mentoring.
• Ensure operational and administrative policies and practices are in EEOC/HR compliance for all employees and independent contractors.
• Develop professional development opportunities and other retention strategies.

Development, Fundraising, and External Relations (30%)

•  Build a multi-year budget and fundraising plan that expands current funding and secures significant new commitments.
•  Ensure that the fundraising program leads toward long-term, diverse funding streams and implement new fundraising strategies as appropriate.
• Meet with existing donors and funders.
• Responsible for grant writing and reporting, delegating as appropriate.
• Ensure grant deliverables, including reports, are on track.
• Serve as the organization's spokesperson to donors, partners, young leaders, students, faculty, public officials, and others in the space, building awareness and enthusiasm for The Record Co. and its work.
• Evaluate return on marketing investments, including event-based and merchandise-based marketing efforts.
• Represent The Record Co. in the broader civic engagement space, building partnerships and forging connections that advance the mission.

Community Partnerships (10%)

• Working with the Director of Partnerships to develop and maintain relationships with community stakeholders and collaborators.
• Develop and implement a strategic partnership plan for programmatic expansion with an eye for balancing community impact with revenue potential.

Financial Management (10%)

• Create and manage budgets for the organization and its projects.
• Conduct risk management by analyzing TRC’s liabilities and income streams and ensure cash flow covers operational needs and complies with any restrictions.
• Ensure timely payment of bills and employees’ salaries.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, contractors, and other parties.
• Handle all banking activities, including reconciling accounts with the accountant.
• File all tax and financial reports in collaboration with the accountant.

Board Relations (5%)

• Reports directly to the board of directors.
• In collaboration with the board co-chair(s), schedule regular meetings, prepare agenda items, and attend all board and committee meetings.
• Keep the board fully informed on the organization’s progress and flag any urgent issues, both positive and negative.
• Support the implementation of all board policies in compliance with by-laws.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

We recognize that a range of lived and professional experiences will prepare candidates for success in this role. While no one candidate will have every skill outlined in the position description, ideal candidates bring a commitment to and demonstrated experience in the business of arts and culture with the following professional and personal experiences, competencies, and shared values:

Management and Leadership

• Minimum of five years in progressively responsible team and project leadership roles.
• Demonstrated high emotional intelligence and experience successfully leading diverse, multi-generational teams.
• A demonstrated track record of building and growing a project or initiative toward measurable growth and impact.
• Previous experience working with reporting to a Board of Directors.

Fundraising and Development

• Success in securing multi-year commitments, preferably at six- and seven-figure levels.
• Experience cultivating relationships with foundations and high-net-worth individuals.
• Experience growing the development function of an organization.

Communication and Relationships

• Ability to represent an organization and mission with a wide range of audiences and develop compelling messaging and written materials.
• Ability to maintain and advance current relationships with key partners while developing new partnerships.
• Exhibits a relationship-building approach that generates trust and promotes collaboration among a range of internal and external partners and stakeholders.

Vision and Implementation

• Articulate a clear vision and plan for an organization or initiative's continued growth and impact.
• Experience working with Boards to develop, update, and evaluate strategic plans and create aligned work plans.
• Track record of establishing stability as a launchpad for growth.

Shared Values

• Radical Hospitality: bring a solid orientation to service that ensures customer and donor experiences are of the highest quality.
• Inclusivity and collaboration: ensure a culture that is welcoming and safe to all.
• Learning and growth: fosters a workplace culture that values staff and offers professional development opportunities and career pathways.
• Integrity: Respects confidentiality and exercises discretion, maturity, and sound judgment, particularly about sensitive donor and prospect information and human resource issues.

To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter to TRCBoard@therecordco.org.