APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
History, Nature, Culture
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General Manager
Annual Salary: $28,000
Independent Contractor (1099); Part-time, Exempt; Approximately 15-20 hours per week.
Deadline: March 30, 2026
The General Manager for ACMF is a senior leadership role at the heart of the organization, working in close partnership with the Artistic Director to deliver an ambitious and high-quality music festival. The role carries significant strategic and operational responsibility, ensuring that artistic ambition is underpinned by robust administrative and financial oversight and effective organizational management. The General Manager acts as the central coordinating point of the festival, translating artistic vision into practical, deliverable plans.
Spanning administrative and financial management, operations, fundraising, communications, and full festival delivery, the role connects Board, artistic leadership, musicians, venues, donors, and audiences. It provides continuity across planning cycles, drives organizational accountability, and leads on the detailed logistics that enable the festival to operate at a professional standard.
As a key point of contact for stakeholders and a line manager to staff and volunteers, the role is critical to both the strategic development and successful realization of the festival each year.
Marketing and Communications
Coordinator
$20/ hr
Remote. Independent Contractor (1099); Part-time, Exempt; Approximately 5-10 hours per week, depending on festival schedule and annual operations cycle.
Deadline: March 30, 2026
The Marketing and Communications Coordinator plays a key operational role in delivering the festival’s public voice and message. Working closely with the General Manager and Artistic Director, the role holder will deliver clear, compelling communications across digital and print platforms. In addition to year-round communications activity, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator supports on-site delivery of the festival itself. From overseeing marketing assets and advertising to creating live social media coverage, the role contributes to both the festival’s public profile and the smooth running of events. This is a dynamic, hands-on position suited to someone who is motivated by contributing to the success of an ambitious music festival.