Artist Development Manager Job at The Music District in Fort Collins

Artist Development Manager
Fort Collins, Colorado

The Music District is seeking an experienced full‑time Artist Development Manager.

About The Music District: As a vital piece of the Bohemian Foundation’s Music Programs, the Music District helps musicians and music businesses grow and develop. Everything we do is in service of this community. While the Music District welcomes musicians at all levels, it specializes in supporting those who strive to continually improve their craft and achieve economic stability in their careers. The work of the Music District is to support the musicians and music businesses that strengthen our Northern Colorado community with an approach that is welcoming, professional, creative, and rooted in the belief that a thriving music scene contributes to a vibrant community.

About Bohemian Foundation: Bohemian Foundation, 501(c)(3), is a private family foundation based in Fort Collins, Colorado that is committed to working with our fellow community members on the care and improvement of our local, national, and global communities. The Foundation accomplishes the work through grantmaking, programs, and events in our Community, Music, Global, and Civic Programs. The Foundation is home to a collegial team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

About the Role
This role will support the Head of Music District to ensure the Music District (MD) meets its mission to support the creative and business development of musicians. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating artist development programs that meet the needs of MD members and reflect the skills needed to succeed in the current music industry. The role cultivates a welcoming culture rooted in a commitment to artist development and community building. It also facilitates programming and trains staff and guest artists to facilitate programming. This role supervises artist development staff and coordinates with tech and operations to execute successful programming. This role acts as a Manager on Duty and Shift Lead, as required, and reports to the Head of Music District.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry training and experience

Five years of experience managing, developing and mentoring a creative team and working with individuals in a creative environment

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a professional musician or music industry professional, with 8-10 years being highly preferred

Demonstrable knowledge of professional music industry practices

Proven experience as a music teacher, facilitator, and/or professional music director

Experience with development of new programs

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Proven interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a budget

Excellent communication and time‑management skills, with a proven ability to remain composed, collaborative, and effective in high‑pressure situations

A deep interest in the transformative power of music

The ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights (~10 pm) and weekends

A flexible and open‑minded spirit and openness to both new and traditional ideas

Ability to lift 20 lbs. and walk up and down stairs

Preferred

Nonprofit, foundation and/or board experience

Marketing, branding, social media experience

Benefits
The minimum starting salary for this position is

$95,000 . All regular, full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, wellness benefits, retirement savings and company match. Additional benefits include sixteen paid holidays, accrued flexible time off, new parent leave, staff education and tuition‑based education reimbursement. This is not a remote work opportunity. This position may work non‑traditional work hours, including nights and weekends.

Position is based in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable reflection of the minimum compensation and benefits offered for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined by the Company, which may include experience, qualifications, skill set, and availability of qualified candidates.

Bohemian Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination against any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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