Executive Director - Phoenix, United States - Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix

Description

About us
Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix is a small business in Phoenix, AZ.

We are professional, agile and our goal is to Founded in 1929, the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix strives to be the most recognized community chorus in the region.

Our mission is to present choral music that entertains and adds cultural value to Arizona communities by delivering quality performances and engaging in outreach activities while providing a rewarding experience for members.

Our singers enjoy performing a wide variety of high-quality music reflecting a spectrum of musical genres varying from classical and contemporary works to Broadway arrangements to gospel and spiritual pieces.

Concerts feature piano accompaniments, a cappella pieces, and use of instrumental accompaniment.

Orpheus currently consists of about 100 all-volunteer choral singers, three professional staff members (Artistic Director, Executive Director, and Collaborative Accompanist), and supportive community members.

We are governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors (the "Board") drawn from members of the community and chorus members.

We also have an Advisory Council made up of professionals from the community. Additional information about Orpheus is available at


Overview:
The Executive Director must be a transformative leader who will serve as a strategic partner to the Artistic Director.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will work closely with the Development and Marketing Committees of the Chorus to develop and implement forward-thinking strategies in the areas of fundraising and audience development.

The Executive Director will be a relationship builder, long-term planner, and management strategist, able to accomplish the mission and achieve the vision of the Chorus and produce the resources, organizational structure, and institutional visibility necessary to succeed.

The Executive Director will oversee operating and administrative functions of the chorus, to include, but not limited to:
Development and Fundraising, Finance, Marketing, Outreach, and Membership.


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in business, arts administration, or related disciplines, or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred.


Experience

A minimum of two years experience in non-profit and performing arts administration including concert production and financial management, including management or administrative experience in a non-profit organization.

Applicants have a knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to the non-profit sector.


REQUIRED SKILL SET

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a professional and positive attitude when communicating with audience, staff, singers, and donors.
• Experience in longrange planning.
• Customer Service and donor database management background.
• Strong marketing and public relations skills
• Previous fundraising experience, including prior successful work directly participating in or managing community funding campaigns.
• Experience with concert revenue planning and/or financial management for a nonprofit arts organization.
• Commitment to working with and in diverse communities while fostering an inclusive chorus.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team.
• Ability and willingness to serve as the public face of a prominent community organization, including media appearances and appearances at community events as necessary.

Duties:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and objectives
• Lead business development efforts to identify new opportunities for growth and expansion
• Oversee daytoday operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services
• Manage and develop a highperforming team, providing leadership, guidance, and support
• Foster a positive organizational culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and community organizations
• Lead project management initiatives to ensure successful execution of key initiatives
• Drive process improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide regular reports to the Board of Directors on organizational performance and progress towards goals

Skills:

• Proven experience in business development, operations management, and project management
• Strong senior leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
• Strategic planning expertise to drive growth and success
• Ability to effectively manage resources and budgets
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement initiatives
• Exceptional communication skills, both