Help shape the future of live music in the Pikes Peak Region!
Executive Director / Festival Director
Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative
Colorado Springs, Colorado | Independent Contractor (1099)
OUR ORGANIZATION
Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative (RMH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to cultivate original
music and live performance in the Pikes Peak Region through world-class music festivals and concerts, support for local
original artists, and collaboration with cultural organizations, nonprofits, and local small businesses. Our signature annual
event, MeadowGrass Music Festival, has built community through live music since 2009.
THE OPPORTUNITY
RMH is seeking an experienced, resourceful, and community-minded Executive Director / Festival Director to lead the
planning, coordination, and execution of MeadowGrass Music Festival while supporting the broader mission and
development of the organization.
MeadowGrass is an established three-day festival held annually over Memorial Day weekend at La Foret in Black Forest,
Colorado. The successful candidate will build upon established processes, relationships, and resources while identifying
opportunities to strengthen event operations, financial performance, and the festival experience.
This is a hands-on leadership engagement requiring strong organizational skills, sound judgment, financial discipline, and
the ability to coordinate volunteers, contractors, community partners, and Board members toward shared objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Festival Leadership & Operations
● Lead the annual planning, coordination, and execution of MeadowGrass Music Festival and other designated
RMH events.
● Develop and manage event plans, budgets, timelines, and operational milestones.
● Coordinate event teams, volunteers, vendors, and specialized contractors, including those responsible for artist
booking, production, and stage logistics.
● Identify operational risks, resolve challenges, and ensure successful event execution and post-event evaluation.
Fundraising & Development
● Lead fundraising and sponsorship initiatives in collaboration with the Board and Development Committee.
● Cultivate relationships with existing and prospective donors, sponsors, and community partners.
● Support annual fundraising objectives and ensure fulfillment of sponsor commitments.
Financial Management
● Collaborate with the Treasurer and Board leadership to develop organizational and event budgets.
● Monitor event financial performance, manage expenditures within approved budgets, and report material
variances and opportunities to strengthen financial sustainability.
Organizational Leadership & Board Collaboration
● Support organizational planning and strategic initiatives consistent with RMH’s mission.
● Communicate regularly with the Board of Directors, including participation in monthly Board meetings and
reporting on organizational and event activities.
● Coordinate volunteer leadership and support Board committees in accomplishing agreed objectives.
Community Relations & Outreach
● Represent RMH within the regional music and nonprofit communities and cultivate strategic community
relationships.
● Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors on marketing, public relations, and promotional
initiatives.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
We seek an individual with practical experience, strong leadership ability, and enthusiasm for live music and community
engagement. Preferred qualifications include:
● Experience in festival management, event operations, nonprofit leadership, or comparable project management
roles.
● Ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders, contractors, volunteers, and competing priorities.
● Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with a positive, supportive, and
collaborative leadership style.
● Experience with budgeting, financial management, sponsorship development, and fundraising.
● Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of deliverables.
● Familiarity with the Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak region’s music, business, and nonprofit communities is a plus.
Relevant professional experience and demonstrated capabilities will be valued over specific educational
credentials.
ENGAGEMENT & COMPENSATION
This is an independent contractor (1099) engagement with a monthly professional services retainer of $3,000, plus the
potential for additional annual performance-based incentive compensation based on event and organizational results,
subject to Board approval.
The engagement offers flexibility in how services are performed, with greater activity during the months leading up to
MeadowGrass Music Festival. On-site leadership during the festival is required.. The engagement is nonexclusive and
does not include employer-provided health or dental benefits. Specific terms and deliverables will be established in a
separate Independent Contractor Agreement.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a résumé to rmhmc09@gmail.com by October 30, 2026.
