Music Series Managing Director (New Britain, CT)

Date Posted: 
August 24, 2018
Organization Name: 
The Music Series at South Church
Contact Email: 
MusicSeries@SouthChurch.Org
Job Description: 

The Managing Director is responsible for successfully implementing and coordinating all aspects of the Music Series program, working independently but also in conjunction with the Artistic Director and the Music Series Steering Committee.

Duties:

  • Concert Management: Plan, create and implement season’s events, including: issue artist’s contracts, make travel arrangements for artists; assist artists with local transportation/meals; write and produce event program books; attend and oversee all concert events.
  • Development/Funding: Work with the Artistic Director and the Steering Committee to insure the financial well-being of the Music Series, including write grant applications and reports, and communicate with foundations and funders; direct annual private contributors’ fund drive; maintain donor database; and manage corporate matching gifts.
  • Office Administration – Administrative: Prepare correspondence; distribute all publicity materials and notices; maintain and update mailing list; prepare and supervise all mailings; supervise the sale and marketing of CDs and maintain inventory of items; attend all Steering Committee meetings; prepare meeting materials; order and purchase supplies as needed.
  • Financial: Authorize payment of bills; make bank deposits (from donations, concert offering, etc.); create yearly budgets; write monthly and annual financial reports in conjunction with the Financial Officer; oversee and manage ticketed events.
  • Graphic Design: Supervise design of season brochure and event program books; create flyers for event promotion working with graphic designer and printer as needed.
  • Special Projects: Coordinate and help with receptions; design visual displays.

Shared Duties with Artistic Director:

Community Involvement: Attend New Britain Arts Alliance meetings; write press releases/articles for Music Series events; write church newsletter column; represent the Music Series in the community.

South Church: Interface and coordinate with South Church staff; schedule all events relating to building use.
Concerts: Oversee site setup for performances; schedule instrument tuning as needed.

Sills Required and Qualifications:

  • Computer familiarity and expertise with Office Suite including Word, Excel and Publisher; Google email; QuickBooks Professional; Adobe Acrobat; photo editing and scanning; Automated Church
  • Services database software (mailing lists); maintain and update the Music Series website and social media pages
  • Proven verbal and written communication skills as well as effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to be organized, manage time, multi-task, and work independently

Reporting Relationships:

The Managing Director reports to the Artistic Director of the Music Series and to the South Church congregation through the Music Series Steering Committee, in liaison with the Board of Worship, Music and the Arts.

Salary:

The salary for this part-time position is comparable to other similar organizations.

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