Executive Director Position Description

ARS NOVA SINGERS

The Executive Director is the chief administrative and financial officer of Ars Nova Singers, and serves as an ex officiomember of its Board of Directors.  The Executive Director is responsible for the business management of the organization, including publicity, public relations, concert operations, accounting and finance, and fundraising.  The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and interacts closely with the Artistic Director.  This announcement is for a year-round, half to three-quarter-time position depending on the individual’s qualifications and the range of responsibilities assumed.  Potential for growth exists. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Board governance:  works with Board in order to fulfill the organization’s mission
  • Responsible for leading Ars Nova Singers in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors
  • Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing in a timely and accurate manner all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions
  • Financial performance and viability:  develops resources to ensure the financial health of the organization.
    • Responsible for the fiscal integrity of Ars Nova Singers, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements that accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization
    • Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position
    • Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources to support the mission of Ars Nova Singers, including identifying appropriate grant opportunities and submitting grant proposals
    • Organizational mission and strategy:  works with the Board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach.
      • Responsible for the implementation of Ars Nova’s programs that carry out the organization’s mission
      • Responsible for implementing the strategic plan to ensure that Ars Nova can successfully fulfill its mission into the future
      • Responsible for the enhancement of Ars Nova’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations
      • Organizational operations:  oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.
        • Responsible for effective administration of Ars Nova operations
        • Responsible for the hiring of qualified and competent administrative staff
        • Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• High integrity and transparent leadership
• Five or more years of senior non-profit management experience
• Solid, hands-on budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting
• Strong organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation
• Ability to convey a vision of Ars Nova’s strategic future to others
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to the nonprofit sector
• Skills to collaborate with and motivate Board members and other volunteers
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interface with and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups

ACTUAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for planning and operation of annual budget in close collaboration with the Artistic Director
• Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and outreach
• Lead fundraising activity, including cultivating individual donors, identifying appropriate grantors, writing and submitting grant proposals, and running the annual Gala and auction
• Oversee concert operations, publicity, marketing and other communication efforts 
• As an ex-officio member of the Board, participate in the development of strategic plans and their implementation
• Participate in Board and committee meetings
• Review and approve contracts for services
• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public
• Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations throughout the state, and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance Ars Nova’s mission
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

SALARY

• Commensurate with experience and other qualifications

SUBMIT APPLICATION        

• Please email resume to the Ars Nova Singers Board Chairman:  brantfoote@gmail.com
• Resumes accepted through July 15, 2019
• Start date: August 2019