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Job Title: Executive Director, Levitt Pavilion Pasadena Announcement Date:
07/17/12
Organization Overview
The Levitt Pavilion Pasadena (“LPP†) is a non-profit organization founded
in 2003 to offer 50 free concerts each summer in historic Memorial Park in
the City of Pasadena. LPP is committed to serving the local community,
celebrating its diversity, inspiring its youth through music, and enriching
cultural lives of its residents through its annual summer concert series.
In 2003, the Memorial Park band shell was refurbished from grant monies and
donations provided to the City of Pasadena. It was transformed into the
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts. Thanks to the efforts of its
dedicated staff and artistic director, the Levitt has since become one of
the premier free summer concert series in the LA area and has developed an
acclaimed reputation for offering diverse entertainment. Featuring
Grammy-winners and world-renowned artists, the Levitt Pasadena summer
season attracts over 60,000 attendees each year. Levitt Pavilion Pasadena
has been voted “Best Live Music Venue†by Pasadena Weekly readers
consistently over the past several years. This year, Levitt was awarded the
2012 Readers' Choice Award for “Favorite Los Angeles Large Live Music
Venue†by About.com, beating out such well-known venues as the Hollywood
Bowl, Disney Concert Hall, the Ford Amphitheatre, and the Greek Theatre.
Visit www.levittpavilionpasadena.org to learn more about LPP and view
videos highlighting the summer concerts at the Levitt Pavilion in Pasadena.

Although the concerts are free to the public, the Levitt has a $500,000
annual operating budget. Grants and foundations support a significant
portion of these annual expenses. Given the challenges presented in the
current economic climate, the Levitt must diversify and expand its funding
base in order to maintain the high quality of programming its audiences
have come to expect.
Our new executive director will be faced with replacing an executive
director who has been with the Levitt Pasadena since its inception. The
candidate must understand the Levitt’s mission and appeal, the diverse
makeup of our community, and the transformative power of the music at our
venue. The candidate would ideally be a music lover, in order to
passionately promote the organization and its impact in the community.
He/she should be a hands-on administrator who is comfortable managing
budgets and fundraising. This person must have the management experience to
oversee a small but dedicated staff, as well as the ability to interact
with our Board of Directors, comprised of local executives and community
leaders. The candidate must be a strong communicator, since he/she will be
responsible for marketing/public relations and community outreach, and
therefore must effectively share LPP's mission with corporate leaders,
foundation officers, individual donors, and the general public. He/she must
have a proven track record of fund development and will be charged with the
task of expanding our corporate contributions while maintaining our other
sources of income (grants, events, and individual contributions).

Position Summary
The Executive Director oversees the operational, financial, and
administrative management of LPP. He/she reports directly to the Board of
Directors and is responsible for the implementation of the directives
established by the Board of Directors.
The primary day-to-day responsibilities include: funding
administration/compliance and comprehensive fundraising; marketing,
community outreach, and audience development; artistic management;
production oversight; monitoring performance and impact; maintaining
working relationships with City personnel and adhering to City
requirements; managing staff and office operations; and direct interaction
with the Board of Directors, donors, and community partners.
Responsibilities
ï‚· Develop and manage annual budget of $500,000+
ï‚· Develop and execute annual fundraising plan, including securing corporate
sponsorships; identifying foundation and government funding sources;
cultivating individual donors; producing benefit events; and exploring
additional creative methods of generating regular revenue streams
ï‚· Supervise salaried and hourly employees, independent contractors, and
volunteers
ï‚· Administer personnel policies, ensure legal hiring and termination
procedures, and oversee disciplinary actions and troubleshooting
interventions
ï‚· Work closely with Board committees to develop and implement specific
goals and objectives and evaluation procedures
ï‚· Manage all daily activities and programming
ï‚· Track all expenditures for review by the Board of Directors, CPAs, and
auditors
ï‚· Develop and manage all communications including marketing, public
relations, and social media
ï‚· Serve as public face of the organization, clearly articulating its
mission, programs, and impact to increase visibility of LPP and enhance the
organization's reputation and standing
ï‚· Cultivate community relationships and develop strategic partnerships with
local organizations
ï‚· Coordinate with City departments, elected officials, and community
stakeholders regarding facility issues, production needs, and necessary
City resources
ï‚· Oversee volunteers during summer concert season and year-round
ï‚· Assist the board president in planning the agenda and materials for board
meetings
ï‚· Initiate and assist in developing policy recommendations and in setting
priorities
ï‚· Facilitate the orientation of new board members
ï‚· Staff the Executive Committee and all board committees
Qualifications
ï‚· Minimum 3-5 years management experience, preferably in the non-profit or
government sectors
ï‚· Minimum 5 years development experience with demonstrated success in
securing corporate sponsorships, grants oversight, special events, and
donor cultivation
ï‚· Exceptional budgeting and fiscal management skills
ï‚· Previous experience with marketing and/or public relations
ï‚· High level of leadership, strategic thinking, and presentation skills
ï‚· Excellent oral and written communication skills
ï‚· Superior skills in problem solving, setting priorities, delegating,
meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and multi-tasking
ï‚· Commitment to working in and serving Pasadena and surrounding communities
with sensitivity to, and ability to work with, diverse populations
 Energetic willingness to work hands-on in executing LPP’s strategies,
initiatives, and programs
ï‚· Ability to attend multiple weekday and weekend evening events during
concert season (summer months)
ï‚· Bachelor's degree desired, advanced degree preferred; or an equivalent
combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position
ï‚· Interest and experience in the performing arts a plus

Application
Do not contact staff directly. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and
salary requirements to levittpasadenasearch@levittpavilions.org.
Application deadline is August 15, 2012. Compensation commensurate with
experience; base salary with performance-based bonus. EEO employer.
Organization website: www.levittpavilionpasadena.org

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Amanda Navar
COO
Levitt Pavilion Pasadena
30 N. Raymond Avenue, Suite 100
Pasadena,CA 91103
Phone: (626) 683-3230 x103
Fax: (626) 683-3225
www.levittpavilionpasadena.org

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