Executive Director - Washington, United States - Congressional Chorus

Description

Job Announcement
**Executive Director

• Congressional Chorus**
  Location:Washington, DC

Type of Position:
Management, Part Time


Application Deadline:
June 15, 2024


Position to Begin:
August/September 2024

Now in its 38th season, the Congressional Chorus is a 501 (c)(3) family of SATB choruses, composed of members from diverse professions, committed to engaging our audiences through innovative programming.

Founded in 1987 by Senate staffers interested in sharing a common goal of making music together and promoting American music, the Chorus performs a variety of American choral music, with an emphasis on artistic collaborations and choral music by emerging composers.

The Congressional Chorus seeks a part-time Executive Director responsible for program management, development and communications, financial management, and operations.

Working in collaboration with the Artistic Director and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will further the Chorus mission of _promoting and performing American music_.

Responsibilities

• Development and Communications_
• Builds annual development plan to guide fundraising & donor engagement strategy.
• Writes grant proposals to support program operations and aspirations to expand our portfolio of grantors and maintain existing relationships.
• Tracks and reports grant activities to the Chorus, Board and to grantors.
• Maintains all aspects of communications, from web presence to community partnerships.
• Financial Management & Compliance_
• Prepares monthly financial reports for the Board.
• Assists the Board of Directors in preparation of annual budget.
• Ensures chorus is complying with applicable laws related to financial reports, licensing, subscriptions, and insurance.
• Manages online payments for ticket sales and donations.
• Operations_
• Supports Board meetings (agenda development, minutes, preparation and distribution of board materials).
• Maintains member database and internal content (calendar, notices, files).
• Program Management_
• Works alongside the Artistic Director and Directors of both the Northeast Senior Singers and American Youth Chorus to deliver a dynamic and engaging experience for Chorus members, audience members, our collaborative partners, our donors, and the public.
• Ensures smooth programming across each concert's lifecycle (sheet music ordering & distribution; ticket sales; rehearsal space and performance venue; coordinate dayofconcert logistics and equipment).
• Actively engages volunteers across the organization to ensure work is executed effectively and on time.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a nonprofit organization.
• Experience in the nonprofit field with an emphasis on daytoday program management, financial management, development, and operations.
• Strong fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
• Detailoriented and highly organized approach to everything from longterm strategy to daytoday activities that ensure organization success.
• Actionoriented, entrepreneurial, and adaptable approach to helping an organization move forward, with a particular eye toward revenue generation.
• Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for persuasive and passionate communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of humor.

Application Procedure

• Applications must be submitted by June 15, 2024.

Salary

• Range for this parttime position: $3,000 $3,500/month.

Job Types:
Part-time, Contract


Pay:
$3, $3,500.00 per month


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20001: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20001