To download a PDF version of this job announcement, visit: http://www.eighthblackbird.org/employment/

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Board

1. Aligning board resources to achieve organizational mission.
2. Serving as liaison between the Board of Directors, the ensemble, and administrative staff to build organizational consensus.
3. Monitoring Board standing committees:
   1. Finance
   2. Fundraising
   3. Nominating

II. Development

1. Managing part-time “Creative Partners” Development Director strategies and activities, including individual major donor, foundation, corporate solicitations and the annual appeal, among others.
2. Providing relationship continuity with all funding sources.
3. Overseeing execution of annual fundraising event.

III. Finances

1. Creating and monitoring annual budget/
2. Reporting on financial status at monthly finance committee and quarterly
   board meetings.
3. Supervising completion of annual audit.
4. Reviewing long-range financial planning.
5. Acting as fiscal agent for the “Creative Partners” project.

IV. General Administration                

1. Defining and maintaining organizational processes and staff structure.
2. Hiring and managing staff, including establishing task priorities, and conducting
   annual reviews.
3. Creating & maintaining an organizational chart of all ensemble and staff subcommittees.

V. Artistic Management                     

1. Coordinating relationship with ensemble Booking Management, including reviewing contracts and coordinating scheduling.
2. Negotiating and executing artistic contracts and agreements including with Booking Manager, key residencies and relevant performers and composers in conjunction with the Booking Manager.
3. Providing leadership for timely planning of future seasons, project development and artistic growth.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years minimum arts management experience in roles of increasing responsibility that included financial and personnel management, and artistic coordination.
• An interest in or appreciation of contemporary classical music.
• Astute interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience negotiating contracts with artists and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills, detail orientation and ability to think and act proactively.
• Familiarity with relevant information technologies (database, MS Office, email/web/cloud based applications).
• Professional maturity to effectively represent the organization to broad and diverse constituents (e.g. funders, donors, presenters, etc.).
• Capacity to identify and maintain focus on evolving priorities and to delegate to and empower staff.
• Ability to create and streamline administrative processes.
• Willingness to develop a collaborative, peer-based relationship with talented and experienced ensemble members who strive for the highest performance standards.

JOB PARAMETERS

• This is a full-time appointment consistent with eighth blackbird Performing Arts Association employment policy. Compensation within the range of $55,000 to $65,000, to be determined based on qualifications.
• Benefits include health insurance and vacation.
• This position is located in offices in the Uptown neighborhood on the north side of Chicago, IL.

ABOUT EIGHTH BLACKBIRD PERFORMING ARTS

The Chicago-based contemporary music ensemble, eighth blackbird, combines the finesse of a string quartet, the energy of a rock band and the audacity of a storefront theater company. In addition to its longstanding relationships as Ensemble- in-Residence at the University of Richmond and the University of Chicago, the sextet commenced a three-year term as Ensemble-in-Residence at Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music in 2012. The full-time ensemble maintains an active touring schedule with performances throughout the U.S., and abroad. They have appeared at most major American concert halls and series and have commissioned and premiered numerous new works, several of which have been recognized by Pulitzer prizes and nominations as well as Grammy Awards.  A decade-long relationship with Cedille Records has produced six acclaimed recordings, three of which have won Grammy Awards. The group is managed by David Lieberman Artists.

http://www.eighthblackbird.org/

Responsibilities include:

• Maintains, coordinates and communicates the Music Director’s Utah Symphony schedule and personal needs, including: rehearsals, concerts, community appearances, fundraising events, receptions, meetings with staff members, musicians, board members, guest artists, etc.
• Maintains and coordinates Senior VP & COO’s schedule including: concerts, events, weekly meetings with staff, Department Heads Meeting, musicians and others as needed
• Assists in company-wide job postings & interviews
  • Assists with HR related administrative duties as needed
  • Consults with COO to prepare Department Head agenda and prepares minutes  at Department Head, Task Force and Orchestra Committee meetings as needed
    • Compose correspondence as required by the COO and Music Director

Requirements include:

Bachelor’s degree necessary. Executive Assistant experience helpful. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Knowledge of or experience with classical music preferred.

Executive Assistant to the Music Director and Senior VP & COO
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera
Full-Time | Administration
123 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
www.usuo.org
P: 801-533-5626
F: 801-869-9026

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera serves the people of Utah and beyond as the premier provider of the orchestral and operatic art forms. Our vision is to connect the community through great live music with performances at Abravanel Hall, the Capitol Theatre, the Deer Valley® Music Festival, and through our state-wide education programs. With an annual budget of $18 million, we serve over 350,000 people each year, and are one of only 17 full-time orchestras in the country.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Manager of Coaching Activities develops and implements the New World Symphony’s coaching activities, Fellow professional development, and alumni programs in partnership with New World Symphony Fellows, alumni, and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible      for all visiting NWS coaches’ contracts, Visa petitions (if applicable),      travel, and accommodations. Facilitate coach participation in recording      segments for NWS’ Virtual Library, a metadata-rich repository of music      education videos.
• Under      the direction of the Senior Vice President for Musician Advancement &      Dean of Musicians, develop and oversee all coaching activities for NWS      Fellows and collaborate with partner institutions using institutional      technological capabilities.
• Supervise      and act a resource for Fellow-led productions including Musicians’ Forum      concerts.
• Record      Fellow event attendance and alumni information using ArtsVision database.
• Manage      issuance of F-1 student Visas and addenda using SEVIS for foreign national      Fellows.
• Prepare      reports and statistical data regarding Fellows, alumni, and coaches as      needed.
• Staff      Musician Advancement-related events as needed (including some evening and      weekend events).
• Manage      all meetings and social events related to Musician Advancement and      Community Engagement.
• Assist      with developing and managing the budget for Musician Advancement      department.
• Connect      with NWS alumni to organize events and coaching.
• Supervise      Musician Advancement Intern and Alumni Engagement Coordinator.

The Manager of Coaching Activities collaborates internally with the following departments:

• Development: to      secure funding and provide public visibility for coaching programs; to      assist in preparation of funding reports.
• Communications: to      bring public visibility to alumni activities and coaching programs.
• Artistic Programs:      to design and produce education and alumni engagement-focused events      involving the Fellows.
• Technology: to      build upon current technology-mediated coaching and alumni initiatives. 

The Manager of Coaching Activities will assist and support other activities of the Musician Advancement Department as directed.

SPECIAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Director, Seven Days of Opening Nights Fine Arts Festival
Job ID # 34197

Florida State University is seeking Director, Seven Days of Opening Nights Fine Arts Festival.  The Director is responsible for all aspects of the high-visibility arts festival at Florida State University from initial planning through final reporting.

Requirements:  A Bachelor’s degree and six years relevant experience or a combination of relevant post high school education and experience equal to ten years.

Preferred:  Applicant should have demonstrated success in planning, managing and organizing projects and community relations events/activities.  Preferred qualifications include at least five years experience in arts administration management, university-presenting and an advanced degree.

Essential responsibilities of the position:

• Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting and performances of the FSU Fine Arts Festival entitled Seven Days of Opening Nights.  This includes fundraising, marketing, advertising, contract negotiation, production, scheduling, ticket sales, sponsorship sales and sponsor relations, membership sales, publications, web site, social media, grant writing and other associated duties.
• Serves as the primary resource for the implementation and presentation of the Festival, working closely with administration and faculty in the arts, as well as the volunteer community council.
• Creates, implements and manages events supporting fundraising and friendraising activities of the Festival and other events supporting the mission of the University.
• Manages staff of part-time programs assistant and part-time fundraising/development coordinator.
• Manages membership and sponsor database.
• Works with various off-campus organizations in Tallahassee and the surrounding communities (e.g., arts organizations, City of Tallahassee, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee Community College, Leon County Schools, etc.) to create visibility and encourage collaboration.
• Establishes and implements procedures to improve and enhance constituent relations through University Relations.
• Responsible for Fine Arts Festival budget.

The Florida State University is one of eleven units within the Division of Colleges and Universities of the Florida Board of Education.  It was established as the Seminary West of the Suwannee in 1851 and first offered instruction at the postsecondary level in 1857.  Its Tallahassee campus has been the site of an institution of higher education longer than any other site in the state.  The University has grown from an enrollment of 2,583 in 1946 to a total enrollment of 41,700 in 2011. The University has a staff of over 12,000 full and part time faculty and support employees.

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer

Position Description

The Music Academy of the West seeks an experienced classical music administrator to manage all programmatic, performance, and production aspects of the Music Academy’s internationally renowned summer school and festival and its associated year-round activities.

Direct Responsibilities

Artistic Planning

• Directs the planning, programming, and production of all musical programs for the summer school and festival including selection of repertoire, formation of ensembles, and recruitment/engagement of guest artists and conductors.

• Oversees staging and production of orchestra concerts, a fully-staged opera, opera scenes, chamber programs, recitals, and a comprehensive masterclass schedule; negotiates, prepares, and executes contracts with performance venues; and recruits and hires summer production staff.

• Manages the master performance and educational schedule, working with the artistic, student services, and operations staff to implement all aspects of performance and production.

• Develops and manages year-round artistic initiatives and activities, including off-campus presentations and collaborations.

• Develops new programs and artistic initiatives that support the Music Academy’s strategic plan.

Faculty Support and Development

• Prepares and executes annual contracts for current faculty; identifies and recruits new faculty as required; plans faculty succession in collaboration with President; meets with faculty individually and collectively to assure a shared understanding of teaching, training, and artistic objectives.

• Facilitates departmental faculty meetings and attends/supports all meetings of the educational policies committee and faculty advisory committee.

Educational Program and Administration

• Develops, assesses, and refines educational and outreach programs for the summer school and festival and its associated year-round activities.

• Works with Music Academy faculty and administration to assure that existing training programs meet the expectations and needs of the fellows.

General Department Duties

• Manages a $2 million annual artistic planning budget.

• Oversees instrument inventory including ongoing maintenance/replacement in collaboration with operations staff.

• Supervises music library operations.

Reporting Structure

The Director for Artistic Planning reports to the President and is a member of the Music Academy’s senior management team. S/he directly supervises the Artistic Program Coordinator, MERIT Outreach Program Director, Music Librarian, and project-based staff. The director recruits, hires, and supervises an 8-10 member summer artistic staff.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a professional in the classical music industry with minimum of five years successful experience working with distinguished musicians and/or faculty, staff and fellows in a high-level training environment. S/he will combine broad knowledge of orchestral, chamber, and vocal music literature with the ability to engage artists and develop creative programs for concerts, recitals, and special events. Such knowledge will form the basis for the development and implementation of an artistic direction for the institution.

Candidate will have excellent management, organizational, and supervisory skills. S/he will be experienced in developing and managing budgets. S/he will have strong knowledge of and experience in performance production and scheduling. Experience with Arts Vision and/or OPAS a plus.

The successful candidate will excel in a collaborative, highly communicative team environment.  S/he will have excellent written and verbal skills, and will be a person of high energy, stamina, integrity and ethical standards. S/he will have a passion for classical music and a deep respect for the music profession. An advanced degree in music, music education, administration or related field is preferred.

The position offers a superlative opportunity to gain exposure to the procedures of operating a symphony orchestra, 17-piece jazz band, composing seminars, and chamber music program, with the added advantage of an overview of operations not normally gained in larger cultural institutions. Under new executive leadership as of September 2011, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to join in celebrating the organization’s 50^th anniversary in 2012/13 and strategize about the next fifty.

Duties and Responsibilities

Working with four artistic directors and their staffs, s/he ensures success of their programs in accordance with the organization’s mission. Duties include date coordination and rehearsal logistics through management of performance venues, box office, and operations. Acts as primary liaison to partner organizations. Assists in recruitment efforts for all programs.As part of team effort, contributes to the marketing, publicity, and advertising of all performances, including the orchestra’s three-concert series in Carnegie Hall, by writing and distributing press releases. As part of a full-time team of four, the Director of Artistic Operations trains and supervises the programmatic staff (Orchestra, Jazz Band, Making Score, and Chamber Music managers, and a Librarian).  S/he also recruits interns for the office and works with the Parents Guild officers and volunteers.

Salary is commensurate with experience, with a complete benefits package.

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POSITION PURPOSE:
The Director of Production is responsible for planning, overseeing and managing all production aspects of Palm Beach Opera’s seasons. Duties are outlined below. The Director of Production reports directly to the General Director, and works in collaboration with the Artistic Director and Director of Artistic Operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Director of Production responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Participation as a member of the management staff and taking an active role in annual and operational planning, as well as long range production and facilities planning.

2. Originate and supervise strict adherence for all operating budgets as they pertain to the production departments.

3. Coordinating all technical aspects of production including scenery, lighting, properties, wardrobe, wigs/make-up, sound and surtitles.

4. Taking on all responsibilities as direct supervisor for all production staff including IATSE stagehands, stage management, production coordinator and any other production personnel

5. Sourcing, evaluating and recommending scenery, costumes and lighting designers for future PBO productions.

6. Acting as liaison with Kravis Center in all matters concerning programming and bookings for Palm Beach Opera events. The General Director may opt to have direct contact for booking arrangements but the Director of Production must coordinate with the Kravis stage management personnel about the intended activities of PBO.

7. Acting as an information coordinator between designers and directors.

8. Maintaining inventory of company production assets and be in charge of all company warehousing.

9. Originate Auto Cad or Vectorworks production ground plans and hanging plots for use by lighting designers, stage management and IATSE crew heads.

10. Act as a technical director for presentations by PBO in venues other than the Kravis Center

11. Other related duties as assigned from time to time by General Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:
5 years as Director of Production for a Level II opera company or a similar background in theater.

Equipment Operation:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel; also Autocad and Vectorworks

Other Requirements:
Position requires lifting. Valid driver license and reliable transportation required. Position also requires working nights and weekends during season as per the rehearsal and performance schedule.

E-Mail resume: in a Doc attachment to jserrahr@pbopera.org
Fax resume: 561-833-8294
Mail resume: Palm Beach Opera 415 S. Olive Ave West Palm Beach, Florida 33401