Event Safety Alliance Seeks Executive DIrector
The Event Safety Alliance (ESA) is a 501(C)(6) non-profit global organization that promotes “Life Safety First” throughout all phases of live event production. Live events of all sizes and genres take place around the world at venues of all sizes, including theatre, dance and music performances, concerts, outdoor and indoor festivals, corporate events, and sporting events. We do this by developing, curating, and sharing guidance and training resources that empower event professionals globally to mitigate risks and ensure their wellbeing, and that of their co-workers and guests.
ESA guidance and standards are developed with the world's foremost safety experts, event professionals, academics, and government officials. Our work is optimized for real-world application and undergoes regular updates to ensure its continued relevance.
Major activities include the annual Event Safety Summit and the publication of the Event Safety Guide.
Founded in 2012, ESA is seeking to hire a fulltime Executive Director to build on the work of its committed volunteer Board of Directors, its members, and its full-time Director of Operations. ESA is poised for growth in services to the industry and to our membership.
We anticipate the ability to utilize the services of outside contractors for some specific workflows. The current annual budget is around $500,000.
This is a fully remote position with occasional travel required.
Further information about ESA can be found here: www.eventsafetyalliance.org
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Executive Director will include association management, membership development and member services, messaging, marketing, development, finance, partnership sponsorships and networking, strategic plan support and execution. The ability to maximize Board involvement and work closely with the Board is key.
Build and lead an effective team that is dedicated to fulfilling the organization’s mission through successful programs, engagement, revenue generation and fundraising
Work closely with the Board and others to assess and address issues affecting the organization
Responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of the organization's operations and programs including global collaborations
Oversee all daily operations of the organization, providing both management and leadership for all aspects of ESA programs and activities
Increase awareness of the organization through message development and by serving as a primary spokesperson
Develop an actionable plan for generating revenue, sponsorships and general fundraising including metrics and KPIs
Financial and personnel management
Required skills and qualifications
Experienced in management of membership, arts and/or nonprofit organizations, venue management
Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Strong experience in public relations, marketing, messaging, social media
Proven success working with a Board of Directors
Entrepreneurial mindset, with innovative approach to business planning
Dynamic and charismatic collaborator who enjoys being the public face of an organization
Leadership approach and philosophy that prioritizes service to the mission and those who serve the mission over self interest
Self-starter. Able to respond proactively and timely as required by circumstances or by the Board of Directors.
Optimism and energy
Curiosity. Willingness to learn what you don’t know
Preferred skills and qualifications
Demonstrated competencies in skills necessary for nonprofit organization, membership association and general business management.
Completion of CAE/PMP/other certification or willingness to work to attain such certification
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent relevant experience)
Experience and expertise in project management, fiscal management, personnel management, live event production
Enthusiasm for health and safety, live events
Compensation and Benefits
Annual Salary: Up to $100,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience
ESA offers a competitive and equitable compensation and benefits package including PTO and holiday pay, health insurance and a voluntary retirement plan
Start Date: Negotiable
Electronically submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments to: leslie@eventsafetyalliance.org
Phone call outreach is discouraged. If you have a question, please send an email to leslie@eventsafetyalliance.org
The Event Safety Alliance is an equal opportunity employer It is the policy of the Event Safety Alliance not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.