Executive Director

Portland Taiko is an Asian American taiko group with deep connections to the Japanese American and Asian American communities in Portland, Oregon. Since its formation in 1994, the group has shared the joy of taiko drumming at workshops, classes, school assemblies, community events, arts festivals, and concert halls. The group has a solid and growing donor base, a robust reserve fund, and has operated with annual surpluses over the past six years. Portland Taiko is eager to embark on its next chapter of innovative artistry, collaborative work, community building, and education through a reinvestment in executive leadership.

Portland Taiko is seeking applications for an Executive Director to lead this dynamic nonprofit performing arts organization as a half-time or full-time employee. The Executive Director will direct and coordinate Portland Taiko’s programs and activities, collaborate with the Board of Directors in strategic and financial planning, maintain and develop the financial resources for the organization’s operations, manage its finances, and collaborate with its artistic leadership team.

The Executive Director will be expected to represent the organization at its own programs and within Portland’s performing arts scene. The 1.0 FTE position has a salary range of $50,000 to $60,000 plus benefits including a holiday package, paid vacation and sick leave, retirement plan, and a medical insurance subsidy. Portland Taiko will consider full-time or part-time options. This position is based in Portland, Oregon.

Requirements

Applicants should have 5+ years of leadership experience within nonprofit organizations, possess a proven track-record of nonprofit strategic management, communicate effectively, and demonstrate strong leadership, collaborative, and management skills. Candidates should also have success with fundraising and grant writing, a history of sound financial management, a passion for community-based performing arts, and experience with the Asian American community.