Northwest Choirs - home of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint Seattle - invites applications from passionate and entrepreneurial leaders to serve as its next Executive Director - Apply by Nov 15!
Considered one of the premier youth choral programs in the nation, Northwest Choirs provides world-class musical education and performance opportunities that serve as a platform for personal growth and development. Now in our 50th year, we have trained thousands of young singers, and more significantly, shaped the lives of our members by instilling important life lessons. We serve approximately 200 singers ages 5 to 18, from all corners of the Puget Sound region.
Job Summary
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN OUR NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Someone passionate about our mission of music education and youth development.
- A self-starter committed to excellence. We are looking for an Executive Director who will equal our commitment to excellence and empower others to do the same. You will be highly organized, lead by example, hold yourself and others accountable, and excel at motivating others to achieve their best.
- An entrepreneurial business planner. We are looking for an Executive Director who is excited to capitalize on our legacy and develop entrepreneurial strategies to increase enrollment, expand professional-level performance opportunities, and maximize internal operations. You will be data-driven.
- An organized fundraiser and financial manager. We are looking for an Executive Director to strengthen our fundraising program and overall financial sustainability in partnership with our Board. You will bring direct or relatable experience that will enable you to lead fundraising efforts and manage our finances.
- A strong communicator and relationship builder. We are looking for an Executive Director who can build and facilitate trusting relationships with NWC's 'family' of board members, staff, parents, students, partners, and donors, and the broader community. You will have strong interpersonal skills.
- Someone committed to becoming an enthusiastic ambassador throughout the Greater Seattle Area. If not already based in Seattle, you will be committed to relocating and spending time in the community.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In partnership with the Board and Music Director, provide strong leadership to set the strategic and operational direction for NWC. Collaborate with the Music Director to bring the artistic vision to fruition. Play a leading role in long-range strategic planning and ongoing strategy development.
- Foster NWC's culture of excellence, collaboration, team-building, and respect. Serve as a role model for excellence, support and mentor NWC's staff, and build strong relationships with parents and NWC's community. In partnership with the Board and staff, advance NWC's diversity and inclusion goals.
- Direct, support, and mentor the Director of Operations for planning and facilitating concerts, tours, performances, and rehearsals.
- Collaborate with the Music Director to prospect and cultivate professional-level partnerships for student performance opportunities. Lead relationship development, contracting, and ongoing stewardship efforts. Track and evaluate impact and sustainability of engagements.
- Oversee the organization's marketing and fundraising efforts, assuming lead responsibility for organizational visibility and earned and contributed revenue including:
- Direct, support, and mentor the Marketing Manager to build earned revenue (from ticket sales, enrollment, and other activities) and leverage digital media to increase NWC's visibility.
- Serve as NWC's lead fundraiser, cultivating and stewarding existing donors and prospecting new ones. Develop and oversee fundraising campaigns; partner with the Board in these efforts.
- Represent NWC in the community and nationally in industry networks.
- Build productive relationships with board members that maximize their time and expertise. Track progress on operational and financial goals and report to the Board. Coordinate and attend all meetings.
- Serve as NWC's lead financial director, overseeing the budget, financial statements and reporting processes. Partner with the Board to ensure fiscal responsibility and maintain supporting policies.
- Organize the administrative team to efficiently and effectively implement processes across operations, marketing, fundraising and financial management functions. Provide oversight of all operations in accordance with NWC bylaws, policies, and employment laws.
- Attend evening and weekend meetings and events, including performances, Board meetings, fundraising events, and community programs that provide opportunities to engage NWC's constituents.
Job Qualifications & Requirements
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- 5+ years of non-profit management experience. While prior experience in fundraising, marketing, financial management, team leadership, and working with a Board is valued, candidates with experience in some, but not all, of these areas, and who bring relatable experience, are invited.
- Supportive approach to management. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Superior organization skills and high attention to detail.
- Mission-driven strategic thinker, able to make thoughtful decisions when faced with competing priorities.
How to Apply
Northwest Choirs has engaged the DeVos Institute of Arts Management to lead the search. Interested candidates may learn more and apply here:
