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Boulder Chorale Concert/Chamber Chorale Manager
This individual supports the mission and strategic vision of the Chorale by ensuring the needs of the organization are met in a professional and timely manner. This part-time (90-110 hours per month), critical position ensures effective operations of the Chorale and reports to the Board of Directors.

Email your application and cover letter to sing@boulderchorale.org

Salary: $21-24/Hour (90-110 hours per month) 

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Leadership
● Serves as the communication face of the organization to the members and volunteers. Has a visible role at all Boulder Chorale performances, interacting with audience members, volunteers, donors, members and students.
● Works closely with the Artistic Director and the Board of Directors to determine the needs of the Boulder Chorale.
● Acts as the liaison with facility and programmatic partners, ensuring contracts and information about BC is handled appropriately.
● Plays a critical role with the board of directors to inform and update them on organizational needs, successes, and challenges. Attends monthly board meetings- usually the third Monday of the month.
● Promotes the Chorale’s mission in the community.

Artistic Support
At the direction of the AD, the Assistant will be prepared to:
● Provide overall assistance to the Boulder Concert Chorale and Boulder Chamber Chorale.
● Assist with member auditions twice annually.
● Draw up contracts for guest artists and paid singers.

Office and Operations Management
● Manages the BC office to ensure effective telephone, mail and email communications both internally and externally. Pick up mail weekly.
● Responds to calls, mail, and email in a timely manner and directs to appropriate parties.
● Maintains office equipment and supplies, including scheduling work of technicians and repairs as needed.
● Assists the Librarian and AD in securing music.
● Creates and maintains schedules of meetings, rehearsals, and performances and ensures that space at the current rehearsal and office location is reserved.
● Creates and manages corresponding season calendars for board, staff, and adult choirs.
● Provides support for fundraising activities, including managing CO Gives, attending and providing volunteer support for events, ensuring that tax documents and thank you’s are provided to donors and sponsors in a timely manner.

Membership Management
● Oversees and provides audition schedules, communications, and processes for Boulder Concert and Chamber Chorales.
● Sends weekly announcements to the Chorale with rehearsal notes, important news, needs, and updates.
● Manages registration procedures, in coordination with the Registrar/Membership Manager, for adult choirs, and creates registration forms, rosters, and mailing lists for each choir.
● Oversees the collection of dues by Registrars. Receives, reviews, and grants financial aid award requests for members.
● Is available at the beginning of weekly rehearsals to facilitate member needs.
Concert and Volunteer Management
● Produces concert week schedules for staff, volunteers, choir members, and families.
● Acts as box office manager for all Boulder Chorale-hosted concerts.
● Works with the Membership Manager to recruit, enlist, train, and manage volunteers, ushers, as well as concert day needs.
● Creates programs, inserts, and prints for all concerts.
● Files quarterly ASCAP and BMI reports.
● Provides support as needed to the Concert Operations team regarding facilities rental, space needs, videography, sound recording, live streaming etc.

Marketing, Graphics, and Communication
● Responsible for creating annual marketing plan for all adult concerts – including advertising, poster and card distribution, social media, print and online presence, etc.
● Generates all social media posts, monitors activity, and responds to comments.
● Manages all website updates.
● Curates content, creates, and distributes monthly Chorale Connections newsletter in partnership with Artistic Directors, Children’s Chorale Manager and Board President.
● Creates and distributes promotional e-blasts, press releases, and member recruitment materials.
● Responsible for all season graphic materials including ads, season brochure and/or concert postcards and event invitations, either as designer or as supervisor for outsourced graphic designer.

Staff, Singer, and Board Support
● Communicates regularly with staff and board to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all aspects of the organization’s programs, administration, mission, vision, and values.
● Listens to and supports singers, helps to resolve concerns and build morale. Shares concerns as appropriate with AD or board.
● Plans BC social events – annual picnic, assists with new member orientation etc.
● Works with the AD, the Chorale membership, the Board, and staff to promote a positive atmosphere of community within the organization.
● Facilitates effective communication between staff and board.
● Prepares materials and forms for distribution as requested by artistic staff or board, including member, family, or audience surveys and corporate sponsorship materials.
● Attends Board meetings and the annual retreat.

SUCCESS FACTORS:
● A passion for our mission to enrich and inspire a broad community through music.
● Strong administrative, organization, and project management skills.
● Demonstrated ability to multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines.
● Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.
● Comfortable learning new systems.
● Experience working with a community-based chorus and with singers of various musical skills and experience.
● Minimum bachelor’s degree.
● Good interpersonal skills.
● Foundational knowledge of choral repertoire is helpful.
● Flexibility in working with a diverse group of volunteers and personalities.
● Keep confidentiality with sensitive information (HR, scholoarships)
● Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion principles and advancement of these values within our organization.

Email your application and cover letter to sing@boulderchorale.org

If you are interested in volunteering for The Boulder Chorale, we will always happily accept volunteers. Please email sing@boulderchorale.org to get more information.

We often have people outside of the choir volunteer for Concert set-up, Ushering, Committee positions, and other positions.

If you are interested in joining the Board or learning more about The Boulder Chorale’s Board, please contact sing@boulderchorale.org for more information.