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JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Director of the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the success of AGMC’s mission and growth of the organization, to foster musical excellence, and to build a positive image of the LGBTQ+ community. The ED will be responsible for the organization’s financial health, fundraising, marketing, community relations, and daily operations. This role partners closely with the Artistic Director to maintain a balance between artistic vision and organizational stability.

LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC PLANNING

  • Participate in the strategic planning and execution of AGMC’s operational goals, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and vision.

  • Serve as a partner to the Artistic Director, overseeing the non-artistic aspects of AGMC, including administrative, financial, and operational areas.

  • Ensure organizational goals and objectives are communicated and implemented effectively across the Board, staff and membership.

  • Manage and develop staff who directly report to the ED, currently limited to the Production Coordinator.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

  • Oversee AGMC’s financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and long-term financial planning, in collaboration with the Board Treasurer.

  • Ensure sound fiscal management practices, monitoring cash flow, expenses, and revenues to maintain the organization’s financial health, in alignment with policies and direction from the Finance Committee.

  • Lead the development of financial strategies that ensure the sustainability and growth of the organization.

FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Design and implement fundraising strategies, including annual campaigns, grants, sponsorships, and major donor initiatives to support AGMC’s programs and activities.

  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and grantors, ensuring proper recognition and stewardship of contributions.

  • Work closely with the Board to develop and achieve fundraising goals, including personal “Give or Get” contributions from Board members.

MARKETING AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT

  • Develop comprehensive marketing and communications strategies to enhance AGMC’s brand, grow the audience base, and increase ticket sales.

  • Oversee public relations efforts, including social media, email marketing, and traditional media outreach to promote AGMC concerts, events, and programs.

  • Partner with the Marketing Committee to deliver cohesive and engaging messaging across all platforms with audience retention rates consistent with our non-profit peer groups.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND REPRESENTATION

  • Establish external relationships. Become the chief spokesperson for AGMC, representing the organization in the broader community, including partnerships with local, regional, and national LGBTQ+ organizations and national arts communities, as well as local television, radio, and film producers.

  • Foster collaborative relationships with other musical, arts, and LGBTQ+ organizations to create partnership opportunities that expand AGMC’s reach and visibility.

  • Lead the development of strategic partnerships to advance AGMC’s outreach and educational initiatives.

VOLUNTEER AND MEMBERSHIP MANAGEMENT

  • Oversee the recruitment, retention, and management of AGMC’s volunteers, ensuring an engaged and effective volunteer base to support operations and events.

  • Collaborate with the Membership Services Committee and the Volunteer Committee to maintain a welcoming, inclusive environment for AGMC members and volunteers.

  • Ensure the satisfaction and engagement of AGMC members by supporting membership retention efforts, organizing social and recruitment activities, and addressing member concerns.

OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT

  • Manage day-to-day operations of AGMC, overseeing administrative staff and volunteers involved in the execution of concerts and fundraising, while managing alignment with AGMC’s DEIB values and artistic goals.

  • Partner with the Production Coordinator and Artistic Director to enable the successful planning and execution of concerts, ensuring high standards of performance and production.

  • Maintain up-to-date policies, procedures, and operational guidelines in line with AGMC’s bylaws and best practices for nonprofit management.

  • Contribute to the development of and manage the ongoing organizational performance scorecard.

  • Work closely with the Artistic Director in decision-making to support programming that reflects AGMC’s artistic goals and community values. Develop a three-year planning cycle that supports the organization’s season ticket strategy and facilitates cohesive marketing and development efforts in support of the artistic plan.

  • Develop and implement the organizational cadence of all events, milestones, delivery dates, and current Chorus Connection calendar.

  • Understand and baseline all current business and people-related operations inclusive of: Fundraising, Human Resources/People, Finance, Technology, Marketing, Public Relations, Administrative, and Volunteers.

GOVERNANCE AND BOARD RELATIONS

  • Serve as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the Board of Directors and most Board committees, attending meetings and providing regular updates on operational and financial performance.

  • Collaborate with the Board to implement governance practices and policies that comply with AGMC’s bylaws and nonprofit laws.

  • Support the Board in strategic decision-making, providing relevant information and recommendations for long-term organizational planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Arts Administration, Public Administration, or Communications or equivalent experience.

  • An MBA or Master in Arts Administration preferred.

EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and financial management.

  • Experience in marketing, public relations, and audience development is highly desirable.

  • Experience with an LGBTQ+ chorus or organization, or within the arts is preferred.

SKILLS

  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

  • Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans.

  • Strong financial management, budgeting, and fundraising skills.

  • Ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including Board members, staff, volunteers, and external partners.

  • Passion for the arts and AGMC’s mission.

  • A commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and vision.

  • Outstanding awareness of the AGMC DEI philosophy, policy, processes and measurable impacts with outcomes.

  • Demonstrated track record of innovative problem-solving, and implementation and use of relevant and efficient technology tools, such as for accounting, fundraising, and customer relationship management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000 - $100,000 base per year, plus bonus plan

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • Health insurance

  • Paid time off