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Passim, Cambridge’s celebrated home for the folk music community, seeks an Executive Director (ED) to provide visionary leadership and skillful management to this historical and influential hub for performance and artistry. Reporting to an engaged and talented Board of Directors, and partnering with a passionate and committed staff, Passim is uniquely situated to meet today’s important cultural moment, embracing folk music’s rich roots, while also looking to a more inclusive, broad future.
Founded in 1958, Passim, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is best known for Club Passim, a 110-person live music venue in operation since the organization’s founding. While Passim can proudly claim to have given world-renowned music legends such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez their epic career starts, today Passim continues to be a hub for established and emerging musicians with a focus on folk, roots, Americana and Celtic traditions. More than just a Club, Passim’s dynamic and multifaceted programming also includes the Passim School of Music, multiple year-round festivals and concert series, and a range of grantmaking programs to support developing artists.
Following the successful decade-long leadership of Passim’s outgoing Executive Director, the incoming ED will be responsible for the strategic, operational, programmatic, and administrative management of Passim. The ED supervises the year-round work of seven full and part-time administrative staff and 20+ hourly club and kitchen staff as well as several consultants and independent contractors. Passim is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors and its 2024 operating budget is $1.9 million. Financially, Passim relies on a balance of ticket fees and tuition revenue generation, food and beverage revenue, and philanthropic contributions from individuals, grants, and corporate sponsors. The organization is based in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA.
Looking forward, the ED will provide steady organizational leadership while refining the vision for Passim’s future. This leader will continue to diversify and grow sources of funding; optimize facilities and operations; nurture a high-performing staff and board; deepen and manage relationships with audiences, external partners, funders, and the city; and ensure consistent delivery of programming—all while strengthening the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work as an organization.
COMPENSATION & LOCATION
The salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000 commensurate with experience. While Passim currently offers a fairly flexible work schedule, the Executive Director is expected to have a regular presence in the office and club, ensuring visibility and accessibility with both staff and the community. Periodic travel for music and cultural events and network building is expected.
TO APPLY
Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and resumes with letters of interest should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.
Katie Rockman, Carrie Alexander, Nella Young, and Marlyn Desire
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