General Manager/Washington Men's Camerata/Washington, DC

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General Manager/Washington Men's Camerata/Washington, DC

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Date: March 16, 2010

by Frank Albinder

Location: Washington, DC, District of Columbia, USA

Web page: http://www.camerata.com

Washington Men's Camerata

The Washington Men's Camerata honors the tradition of men\'s choral music by providing beautiful performances, promoting the choral art and preserving the repertoire.

Position

The General Manager will manage support and administrative functions related to WMC operations, including performance and fundraising activities. The General Manager also supports the WMC board in short and long-term planning. The General Manager will represent the WMC with the public, donors, and vendors. The General Manger reports to the WMC President, and will work closely with the Music Director, Board of Directors, and other leadership within the organization.

This is a part-time position. The General Manager will serve as a contract employee of the WMC, renewable annually.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages, in coordination with the WMC board and other staff, all operational tasks and services related to ongoing operations, including musical events.
Supports the WMC Board in developing short and long-range goals and plans.
Serves as public contact for the WMC, corresponding with patrons, donors, businesses and venues. Serves as liaison with outside organizations to promote the work of the WMC and to conduct business related to WMC activities.
Initiates and/or maintains business contacts, hires outside contractors/vendors, and negotiates contracts on behalf of the WMC.
In partnership with WMC Board and Music Director to identify and address organizational/operational challenges and opportunities.

Concert Management Responsibilities

Contract for performance venues in accordance with the performance schedule
Manage performance-related advertising/publicity, including; dissemination of press releases, postcards/brochures, placement of calendar listings, print and broadcast ads
Ensure performance venue readiness by call-time
Manage volunteer ushers and ticket table staff, including training and oversight at performances
Manage Ticket Table (including, selling & collecting tickets; CDs (documenting number & type sold); process transactions; manage and safeguard money & credit information; and deliver money and credit vouchers to treasurer
Ensure concert programs are available at the venue no later than call-time; ensure adequate number of programs through planning and discussion with the music director and the board
Oversee sales of tickets (respond to orders via telephone, website and mail)
Evaluate concert operations for each performance and identify areas needing improvement; provide written report to Board

Fundraising Responsibilities

Manages implementation of fundraising appeals.
Maintains the donor and subscriber base.
Maintains CD inventory and fulfills orders.
Supports WMC Board and other staff in development and submission of grant proposals and sponsorships.

Other Operational Responsibilities

Assists Treasurer in development of budget and periodic financial reporting
Facilitates work of WMC committees as appropriate.
Assists in WMC marketing and public relations efforts.
Manages volunteers, as needed.
Assist music director in recruiting applicants, as requested.
Design arts education activities to expose the WMC to the broader arts community.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree

Arts Administration experience (particularly performance management)

Database management experience (preferred)

Strong organizational and time management skills

Detail orientation

Flexible schedule - limited evening and weekend work required

Self-starter with ability to work collaboratively with a range of partners

Salary

Compensation will reflect candidate's skills and experience.

About the Camerata

The Washington Men's Camerata was founded in 1984 to perform, promote and preserve the rich legacy of men's choral music. In support of its mission, the Camerata seeks to: 1) present concerts of the highest artistic quality to the widest possible audience; 2) educate young people and generate interest on their part in choral music; 3) collaborate with orchestras, other ensembles and recording companies in performances and recordings of the men's choral repertoire; 4) through the Demetrius Project, our National Repository Library of Men's Choral Music, preserve and share worthy collections of music that are no longer in use; and 5) encourage composers to write music for male chorus by promoting and performing newly composed men's chorus works.

Contact Board President Keith Davis at kdavis@hdafec.com for more information. Application deadline is March 31, 2010.