Executive Director

Executive Director

Young Voices of Colorado

Established, world-class children’s choral organization seeks vibrant Executive Director

Program Description:

Young Voices of Colorado is a nonprofit community-based children’s and youth choir program with exceptional standards for education and performance. Singers in grades K-12 typically attend one rehearsal per week with experienced music educator/choral conductors. There are seven separate levels of rehearsal groups, based on age and ability. After each semester of rehearsals, the choirs present a major concert at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver.

YVC also hosts a premier national/international choral festival in June. Sing A Mile High International Children’s and Youth Choral Festival is in its 18th year, has hosted over 200 choirs and features internationally acclaimed directors.

Throughout its 32-year history, the organization has maintained a strong reputation for excellence among music professionals, both domestic and international, and the community at large. The group is known for musical artistry, inspirational rehearsals and concerts, communication, inclusion, compassion, camaraderie, and fairness.

The organization, which owns a 4,400 square foot office condo with two rehearsal studios in the southern part of the Denver Tech Center, is a nonprofit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and has tax-exempt status with the Colorado Secretary of State. Financial support comes from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, tuition, individual contributions and our summer choral festival.

The Executive Director

●  Oversees the administration and finances of the organization

●  Works in equal partnership with the Artistic Director

●  Works with the Board of Directors

●  Supports the mission, vision and purposes of the organization

●  Ensures that YVC complies with all requirements to maintain its 501(c)(3) status

●  Maintains highly professional work ethics to ensure a healthy work environment

●  Coordinates and reviews performance of office staff

●  Reports to the Board of Directors

●  Full time, salaried position

Purpose and Objectives:

●  Develops, implements and monitors strategies to achieve successful financial development, growth and organizational goals

●  Assumes primary responsibility for the day-to-day administrative operations of Young Voices of Colorado

●  Coordinates team efforts of the staff and volunteers

Preferred Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree with training in arts administration or nonprofit business management (Master’s degree preferred)

●  Ability to professionally represent Young Voices of Colorado in various settings

●  Experience leading and managing a performing arts, nonprofit or similar organization

●  Experience in successful grant writing

●  Ability to collaborate, organize, manage and lead others, internally and externally

●  Strong financial management skills

●  Strong communication and writing skills

●  Experience in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and website management

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

General Management

●  Collaborates with the Artistic Director

●  Directs the administrative staff and all non-artistic operations

●  Creates and implements an annual marketing plan

Financial Management

●  Coordinates with the Artistic Director to create the annual budget

●  Ensures that cash flow, revenue goals and expense projections are being met

●  Manages the Bookkeeper for all financial matters related to the organization

●  Payroll

Development

●  Executes and implements development plan to meet organizational goals

●  Partners with the Board of Directors and key staff members to create development materials

Community Relations

●  Represents Young Voices of Colorado in coordination with the Artistic Director

●  Cultivates and maintains relationships with arts and non-arts communities

Planning

●  Coordinates creation of the strategic plan every 3-5 years

●  Implements the Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility plan

Compensation:

$60,000 - $80,000 based on qualifications and demonstration of successful experience with potential for bonus structure

Young Voices of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

www.youngvoices.org

How to Apply:

●  Email cover letter and resume to: Attention Executive Director Search

●  Kathryn Ake, President of the Board of Directors, kathrynake1954@gmail.com

●  Additional sample material is welcomed. For example: marketing materials, development plans or

successful grant applications

●  Application open until filled