Director of Community & Strategy

The Festival at Sandpoint (FAS) is a historic non‑profit arts organization best known for its Summer Concert Series, presenting world‑class artists in rural North Idaho. Beyond our signature performances, FAS is committed to music education and community enrichment, offering year‑round programming that is free and accessible. Looking to the future, FAS is focused on long‑term sustainability by expanding facilities and programming and strengthening its educational initiatives.

The Festival at Sandpoint seeks a strategic, collaborative, and externally focused Director of Community & Strategy to help guide the organization into its next chapter. This senior leadership role provides high‑level oversight of organizational strategy, community and partner engagement, fundraising alignment, marketing and brand leadership, and public communications.

Working closely with the Board Chair, Director‑Level Leadership Team, and staff, the Director advances long‑term strategic priorities, supports effective board governance, and serves as a key public representative of the Festival. While this role is not the organization’s sole or final decision‑maker, it plays a central role in shaping direction, aligning teams, strengthening community and partner relationships, and modeling collaborative leadership that supports a healthy organizational culture and long‑term success.

The Festival at Sandpoint operates under a shared Director‑Level Leadership Model, in which senior leaders steward the organization collectively through collaboration, transparency, and clearly defined areas of responsibility. The Director of Community & Strategy serves as an equal partner within this model.

We believe in the power of music to bring people together, enrich our community, and inspire creativity year‑round. Our team is passionate about producing unforgettable concert experiences and supporting free music education and community programs for all ages, year‑round.

We value collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence, both on stage and behind the scenes. Working at the Festival at Sandpoint means joining a small but mighty team dedicated to making a big impact in our community.

Our benefits are designed to support a balanced, fulfilling life and reflect the value we place on our team.

When you work full‑time, year‑round for the Festival at Sandpoint, you’ll enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Simple IRA with matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance
• Hybrid work options
• Discounted Festival merchandise
• Reserved concert seating and complimentary tickets
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

The Festival at Sandpoint is an equal‑opportunity employer. Pre‑employment background screening may be required for certain roles.

• Lead the creation, implementation, and ongoing updates of the Festival’s strategic plans.
• Guide long‑range planning efforts in collaboration with fellow Directors and board leadership.
• Track progress on major initiatives, maintain timelines, and help ensure strategic momentum across departments.
• Lead long‑term organizational sustainability by strengthening systems, partnerships, and strategic frameworks that advance FAS’s mission and future impact.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with city, county, and state partners, arts organizations, civic leaders, funders, and community stakeholders.
• Serve as a visible and trusted ambassador for FAS at community meetings, public forums, and partner gatherings.
• Strengthen year‑round visibility, credibility, and community trust through consistent relationship‑building and engagement.
• Monitor relevant policy or legislative issues and support appropriate outreach.
• Lead high‑level sponsor and donor cultivation and major partnership development.
• Collaborate with development staff and contractors to align fundraising strategy with organizational goals.
• Oversee stewardship of top‑level donors, sponsors, funders, and institutional partners.
• Support fundraising initiatives and capital campaigns at a strategic level (with day‑to‑day execution led by…