Employment Opportunites

• Administrative functions:  Oversee general office management; develop annual business plan and oversee implementation of the plan; serve as liaison between administrative staff and Board of Directors; manage new projects, and oversee outreach activities * Financial oversight: Oversee the activities of the bookkeeper; review financial reports regularly; manage cash flow; create budget projections; work with Board to create annual budget; work with auditor to complete annual audit.
• Concert production:  Coordinate all activities related to performances and other artistic programs, including preparation for and implementation of concert activities; conduct evaluation of events; work with Music Director and Board to develop annual programming.
• PR/Marketing:  Manage the compilation and distribution of information regarding Bel Canto performances and activities via the media, electronic communications, website, and printed materials; create annual marketing plan and implement the plan; advocate for and create a positive public image of Bel Canto.
• Development: Work with the Board and Development Director to implement an annual campaign for individual and corporate contributions; identify and oversee applications for grants from private foundations and governmental agencies; maintain membership status with UPAF, participating in annual campaign activities
• Outreach: Oversee all outreach activities which currently include the Bel Canto Boy Choir, Senior Singers and the Regional Artist Competition. Work with the Board to identify new and innovative programs to serve the community.
• Staff and volunteer relations:  Oversee part-time paid administrative staff; facilitate and coordinate the volunteer efforts of Board and Chorus members; drive the strategic volunteer recruitment process.
• Strategic planning:  Assist with the development and implementation of long-range plans
  

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Familiarity with non-profit administration, including funding and grantsmanship, marketing, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and initiative
• Highly collaborative
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills; excellent detail and follow-through skills; ability to multi-task, delegate, and manage coordination of people and execution of projects; good decision-making skills
• Process-oriented; excellent personal time management skills, meetings management skills, and ability to develop and manage to a timeline
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interface effectively with a variety of people, including the public, Board members, Chorus members, and volunteers
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access), e-mail, and the Internet; willingness to learn other software tools (e.g., QuickBooks, and ticketing and donor software)
• Learns quickly, flexible, and adaptable; creative problem-solver; proactively identifies issues and develops plans to address
  

• Master’s Degree in Business, Arts Management, or Non-profit Management
• Arts management experience
• Understanding of/experience with/interest in performing arts groups, especially choral/orchestral music groups
• Knowledge of Milwaukee; arts and/or business community contacts in the Milwaukee area
• Bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Strong strategic thinking skills