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Folk Alliance International Seeks Development Manager and Marketing and Communications Manager

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Development Manager

Location: Kansas City, MO (hybrid) or Remote (from within the USA)
Salary: $50,000-$60,000 annually DOE (salary exempt, full-time)

The Development Manager will be responsible for FAI’s budget growth through sponsorship, fundraising, and grants. This position requires a strong project manager with a business development orientation who understands the nuances of fundraising, sponsorship, grants, and membership and is passionate about communicating the work of FAI to a growing audience.

The ideal candidate has experience in the music industry and/or nonprofits and a record of leading sales, marketing, and fundraising efforts to inspire growth. This person excels in a team environment that values shared leadership and will step in to lead, do, or follow as the situation requires. A passion for music will help in this role, but musical experience is not required. FAI will prioritize a KC area resident, but will consider a remote worker if it’s the right candidate.

Learn more about the Development Manager position on the AFS Career Center.


Marketing and Communications Manager

***Note: Folk Arts Alliance is no longer accepting applications for the Marketing and Communications Manager at this time.***

Location: Kansas City, MO (hybrid) or Remote (from within the USA)
Salary: $50,000-$60,000 annually DOE (salary exempt, full-time)

The Marketing & Programming Manager will be responsible to project manage, develop, and execute a marketing plan across channels and develop communications that will further the goals of FAI. This position requires a creative and strategic thinker who can use marketing expertise to positively position FAI within the music industry and speak to diverse members, donors, and shareholders.

‍The Marketing and Communications Manager will work closely with the Programming & Community Director to ensure that the organization’s communications, programming, and marketing advance FAI’s strategic plan and mission.

‍The Marketing & Communications Manager will work closely with the leadership team and staff to ensure that the organization’s communications and marketing advance FAI’s strategic plan and mission.

‍The ideal candidate is a skilled project manager with experience in the music industry and/or nonprofits and a record of leading marketing efforts to inspire growth. This person excels in a team environment that values shared leadership and will step in to lead, do, or follow as the situation requires. A passion for music will help in this role, but musical experience is not required. FAI will prioritize a KC area resident, but will consider a remote worker if it’s the right candidate.

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