Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours
community engagement
Job Description
500 Festival, Inc. and 500 Festival Foundation are two organizations rooted deeply in the cultural and sporting heritage of Indianapolis, Indiana. The 500 Festival, a well-established not-for-profit community organization founded in 1957, has a rich history of orchestrating some of the most celebrated civic events connected to the iconic Indianapolis 500 race. Over its more than six decades of presence, the 500 Festival has grown impressively, drawing participation from over 500,000 residents and visitors yearly. Its events range from the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, among the largest running events worldwide, to the AES 500 Festival Parade, one of the... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Minimum 10 years executive leadership experience
- Demonstrated success in fundraising and sponsorship sales
- Strong financial management skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience collaborating with diverse community stakeholders
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed
- Proven ability to lead large teams and volunteers
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Job Qualifications
- Proven executive leadership experience
- Strong strategic planning and organizational development skills
- Successful track record in sales, sponsorship, and fundraising
- Excellent communication and media relations skills
- Financial acumen and budgeting expertise
- Experience in event production or sports management
- Ability to build consensus and manage diverse stakeholders
- Skilled in public speaking and community engagement
- Experience working with nonprofit boards
- Capacity to lead and nurture organizational culture
- Ability to fill senior leadership roles temporarily
Job Duties
- Demonstrate executive leadership and servant leadership
- Work with board to define vision and develop goals for the organization
- Grow corporate support through sales, sponsorships, and fundraising
- Market and promote festival events and programs
- Manage and prepare budgets and financial strategies
- Ensure robust internal operating procedures
- Oversee quality production and innovation of events
- Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders
- Engage community stakeholders and build consensus
- Serve as an active public leader and spokesperson
- Develop a positive organizational culture
- Fill senior staff vacancies as needed
- Recruit new board directors
- Serve as key salesperson for major sponsorships
- Represent organization in public speaking and media engagements
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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