The Director of Festival Entertainment is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all stage entertainment for the annual Pride festival. This role oversees talent selection, performer communication, scheduling, production needs, and day-of entertainment logistics to create an engaging and memorable experience for attendees. The Director works closely with the board, production teams, and festival volunteers to ensure entertainment aligns with the organization’s mission and values. This position will not be eligible to be involved, personally, in any performances during the event. 

• Preferred skills & qualifications

  • Experience booking and coordinating live entertainment, performers, or talent

  • Strong knowledge of event production and festival programming

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with talent

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage schedules, contracts, and deadlines

  • Ability to coordinate with production teams, sound/lighting vendors, and event staff

  • Creative vision for developing diverse and inclusive entertainment programming

  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

  • Experience working with LGBTQ+ performers, artists, or community events is preferred

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with board members, committees, and external partners

• Estimated high time commitments:

  • Oct-Dec

  • April-June

The Board Advisor provides expertise, resources and support to advance the organization’s mission and strategic goals. Advisors serve in a project-based capacity, taking on defined scopes of work that align with their experience, skills, and the organization’s needs. This role provides specialized knowledge, coordination, and support for specific initiatives while collaborating with board leadership and committees to ensure successful outcomes.This is a non-voting position of the Board of Directors and, as such, full board expectations may not apply. 

• Under the direction of the Director of Signature Events, the Lansing Pride Pageant Advisor oversees the planning and execution of Lansing Pride’s pageant program, helping create a fun, welcoming, inclusive, and professionally organized experience for contestants and attendees. This position coordinates applications, contestant communication, judging, event logistics, and pageant-day activities while working closely with the Lansing Pride Board and volunteers.

• Estimated high time commitments:

  • January - April

• The Board Advisor provides expertise, resources and support to advance the organization’s mission and strategic goals. Advisors serve in a project-based capacity, taking on defined scopes of work that align with their experience, skills, and the organization’s needs. This role provides specialized knowledge, coordination, and support for specific initiatives while collaborating with board leadership and committees to ensure successful outcomes.This is a non-voting position of the Board of Directors and, as such, full board expectations may not apply. 

• The Family Zone Advisor supports the Director of Festival Family Zone in the planning and operation of Lansing Pride’s family-friendly area, creating a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging space for children, parents, caregivers, and families. This position will assist in coordinating activities, volunteers, and logistics while ensuring the Family Zone reflects Lansing Pride’s commitment to community, safety, and inclusion.

• Estimated high time commitments:

  • January-June

• The Board Advisor provides expertise, resources and support to advance the organization’s mission and strategic goals. Advisors serve in a project-based capacity, taking on defined scopes of work that align with their experience, skills, and the organization’s needs. This role provides specialized knowledge, coordination, and support for specific initiatives while collaborating with board leadership and committees to ensure successful outcomes.This is a non-voting position of the Board of Directors and, as such, full board expectations may not apply. 

• The Vendor Coordinator supports Lansing Pride’s vendor program and reports to the Director of Festival Vendors. This position assists in coordinating applications, payments, communications, booth assignments, logistics, and day-of-event support to ensure a smooth and positive vendor experience.

• Estimated high time commitments:

  • January-June