Apply today as the Executive Director of the Young Professionals Choral Collective.

About the Young Professionals Choral Collective

YPCC is a volunteer choral group for young professionals in Cincinnati. They offer non-auditioned, 8-week concert cycles in various urban spaces and genres. YPCC collaborates with local arts partners and attracts large audiences. It also has an “On Call” group and a Chamber Choir for smaller events.

Executive Director

Job Description

The Young Professionals Choral Collective (YPCC) is searching for a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging new Executive Director connected to the ethos and experience of the young professional demographic to begin in October 2023. This is a three-quarter time position.

Job Responsibilities

Create and manage annual budget and financial reports.
Manage donor relations, fundraising events, and appeals.
Manage Internal (staff and singers) and external (media and patrons) communications.
Coordinate with vendors, partners, and agencies.
Support grant writing and reporting.
Create and manage season calendars, venues, rehearsals, registration, and contracts.
Supervise administrative, development, and marketing staff.
Manage office supplies, tech, online systems, ticketing, and concert volunteers.
Present digital content professionally and maintain CRM database.
Co-report to the Board of Directors and attend meetings.
Book and manage community performances.
Ensure strategic plan goals are met.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required.
Previous administrative and financial management experience.
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.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Significant Management or administrative experience in a nonprofit organization is preferred.
Previous fundraising experience, including prior successful work directly participating in or managing community funding campaigns.
Experience with concert revenue planning and Financial Management for a nonprofit arts organization.

Compensation

Employment with YPCC is through an annual contract, subject to renewal. Salary begins at $38,504 annually with potential for future growth.

Application Process

Please submit the following items to [email protected] by September 8, 2023:

Cover letter including a short description of how your experience prepares you to be YPCC’s Executive Director and how you will use your skills and experience to support and expand our mission statement
Resumé or curriculum vitae
List of 3 professional references (at minimum), with their contact information and their relationship to you
Additional materials may be requested after the initial interview.

Timeline

September 8: Application Deadline, Candidate Review Begins.
September 15: Candidate Phone Interviews Begin.
By September 22: Candidate In-Person Interviews Begin.
By September 29: New Executive Director is Selected.

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