Executive Director

dublab is seeking a visionary leader who is deeply passionate about music, broadcasting, and community-building to guide our pioneering non-profit radio station into its next quarter century.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@dublab.com. Applications due by December 1, 2024.

Mission Statement:
dublab cultivates local and global musical ecosystems. Through community-generated radio, dublab expands curiosity, experimentation, inclusivity, education and connection.

Scope and Summary:
 The Executive Director steers the direction and strategy of dublab through programming, partnerships and fundraising. The Executive Director also serves as the outward-facing leader of the organization for both donors and the community at large. The Executive Director oversees the staff to ensure that programming and tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner. They also both report to and collaborate with the Board of Directors and advisors on the governance of the organization.

Attributes:
Passionate, visionary, creative, innovative, optimistic, communicative, compassionate, honest, fiscally responsible, tech savvy, connected, collaborative, approachable, and focused.

Key Responsibilities:


Leadership: Serves as the leading face of the organization within the industry and promptly and warmly communicates with donors and stakeholders; develops relationships with allied organizations to create beneficial & strategic partnerships for dublab; leads the dublab staff, DJs, and volunteers with an optimistic and collaborative spirit.

Initiatives: Sets strategic direction for dublab programs, assuring alignment with short and long term goals as well as financial parameters; participates in the execution of select programs.

Fundraising: Leads organization’s efforts toward grant writing, sponsor proposals, fundraising programs and other contributed revenue goals.

Project Direction: Serves as high-level project manager for organization’s work, collaboratively manages projects to set and achieve short and long term organizational and individual professional goals, empowering staff ownership of projects and work.

Staff Management: Manages approximately five to ten direct reports, troubleshoots and works proactively to resolve any personnel issues that arise while reinforcing the guidelines laid out in the dublab Employee Handbook; fosters an environment of transparency and open communication between staff members to encourage a safe space for productive dialog and problem solving.

Board Management: Facilitates board meetings, consent agendas and communications with the board; guides board to effective work within expectations of their roles; works with Board of Directors on board nominations and other governance issues as needed.

Financial Management: Creates yearly organizational budget and strategically sets financial goals (in collaboration with staff leadership and with board approval), responsible for managing a balanced budget, identifying shortfalls and solutions when needed.

Performs other duties, as needed.

Required Qualifications:
● Past experience successfully running a nonprofit organization in the arts industry. Preference given to those with a music background and experience scaling an organization from $1M to $5M+ annual income.

● Robust understanding of non-profit leadership, including experience with fundraising and other nonprofit-specific activities and demonstrated success guiding diverse teams.

● Creative and innovative outlook for developing new events, projects and programs.

● Firm grasp on emerging trends in digital media, radio, and streaming technologies.

● Ability to simultaneously manage multiple responsibilities and projects while effectively identifying and resolving problems in a timely and complete manner in order to progress towards goals and deadlines.

● Must possess intuitive analytical and problem solving skills using judgment that is consistent with dublab’s standards, practices, policies and procedures.

● Must be a dynamic, resourceful, authentic, compassionate leader/professional with the confidence to express a strong point of view and provide honest feedback.

● Utilizes modern management and teambuilding skills, leaning into principles of empowerment and professional development while encouraging collaboration

● Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of personalities representing our community and industry and capacity to guide stakeholders (staff, board, partners, members) quickly to alignment.

● Proven commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, and the ability to translate this dedication to the dublab community and beyond.

Preferred Qualifications:
● Broad knowledge of influential musical movements and lesser known genres balanced with a keen ear for evolving sonic art forms.

● Knowledgeable about the dynamic and complex Los Angeles music ecosystem and its multilayered histories.

● Adept with digital tools: WordPress or similar, Google Workplace, Digital Audio Workstations, social media, etc.

The Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s vision, growth strategies, financial health, innovative programming, and team performance. The Board of Directors possesses sole authority to hire/fire Executive Director and approve annual budget as recommended by staff.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Mental Demands:
Work is conducted mostly in person at dublab’s premises.

Ability to communicate with colleagues virtually (zoom, phone, etc.) due to geographic location.

Flexible working hours, though an ability to work across North American time zones and to work longer hours, evenings, and/or weekends (especially prior to and during key events) is required.

May need to travel 2-3 times a year for events, and conferences.

Able to set clear boundaries between dublab work, other jobs and life responsibilities to create good working habits for the team.

Acknowledgement:
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work required of this position. It does not intend to imply these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. An employee in this role may be required to perform other job-related duties, as requested by the Board of Directors. All is subject to change and possible modification to address changing business conditions and to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we would like you to apply anyway. You may just be the perfect fit for either this or other roles.

dublab is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employees or applicants based on:
● Race, color
● Ancestry, national origin
● Religion, creed
● Age
● Disability, mental and physical
● Sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions)
● Sexual orientation
● Gender identity, gender expression
● Medical condition
● Genetic information
● Marital status
● Military or veteran status

Hours/Pay/Benefits:

This role is a full time year-round role, annual compensation package ranges between $90,000-$120,000.

While the position is expected to average 40 hours a week, hours vary from week to week given the rhythms of the work and is exempt from overtime per FLSA federal guidelines.

Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 annually

Benefits: Health benefits included.

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: December 1, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: To apply, send cover letter and resume to jobs@dublab.com