Posted in Education about 2 hours ago.
Reports To: General Manager
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Manager is a vital, full-time staff position responsible for supporting the successful execution of the American Composers Orchestra's NYC-based artistic activities and (inter)national EarShot composer advancement programs, providing administrative, logistical, and record keeping support. The Program Manager will administer contracting, scheduling, data management, and accounting for concerts, readings, workshops, residencies, and other activities as needed.
This role is based in NYC; ACO's staff works primarily remotely with in-person meetings as needed. Candidates should be based in the tri-state area or willing to travel to NYC to support public events.
ABOUT ACO
American Composers Orchestra (ACO) is dedicated to the creation, celebration, performance, and promotion of orchestral music by American composers. With commitment to diversity, disruption, and discovery, ACO produces concerts, pre-college, and college education programs, and emerging composer professional development to foster a community of creators, audience, performers, collaborators, and funders. More information atwww.americancomposers.org.
ACO's composer advancement and artistic programs include:
EarShot Readings facilitated in collaboration with the NYC-based American Composers Orchestra
EarShot Readings facilitated in partnership with orchestras across the Americas
CoLABoratory fellowships
Commissions and consortia, including the Virginia B. Toulmin Orchestral Commissions Program (facilitated in partnership with the League of American Orchestras)
EarShot Publishing, executed in partnership with Boosey & Hawkes
American Composers Orchestra concerts in NYC and across the Americas
CANDIDATE PROFILE
We strongly encourage applications from historically marginalized communities and backgrounds currently underrepresented in the orchestra field. We are seeking a creative, resilient, highly organized, and strategic thinker, capable of realizing boundary-breaking work from concept to completion. ACO's staff is a small and dedicated team who share responsibilities and support each other's roles. We offer opportunities for learning and growth, and encourage all team members to bring their full selves to our collective work with authenticity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Production and Program Administration
Supported by the Composer Advancement, Programs, and Artistic Interns
Provide project management for ACO's artistic programming and EarShot composer advancement initiatives
Provide administrative support for ACO's EarShot composer advancement initiatives, including national, international, and NYC-based EarShot Readings and CoLABoratory Fellowships, the Virginia B. Toulmin Orchestral Commissions Program, and others. Duties include facilitation of score review, communications, contracts, collection/distribution of marketing materials, travel, and logistics.
Serve as the administrative lead for EarShot Publishing, executed in partnership with Boosey & Hawkes.
Support recruitment efforts by creating promotional materials, processing artist applications, and assisting ACO leadership with prospecting external partners
Draft contracts across ACO programs for performers, vendors, composers, institutional partners, and other stakeholders
Assist the Operations and Production Manager to provide on-site production support for public events as needed
Manage production and logistics for digital professional development programs
Provide administrative support as needed. Serve as executive assistant for internal and outward-facing communications, including scheduling meetings, taking notes, and compiling minutes
Program Documentation and Evaluation
Support program assessment with survey creation, dissemination, and analysis for EarShot programs and all online programming
Supervise ACO interns in maintaining ACO's artist databases and their integration with the website
Operations
Assist the President and CEO, Artistic Director, Operations and Production Manager, and Director of Artist Equity in managing project budgets for artistic and composer advancement programs, planning ahead for and reporting any variances, and maintaining accurate documentation
Development and Communications
Support Communications team by providing program-related materials for marketing and promotion across platforms
Review and edit outward-facing communications for accuracy of content, grammar, syntax, layout, and formatting
Assist the Development and Communications Director by providing artistic program data required for grant proposal renewals and reporting.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Expected salary range between $58,000-$60,000
Benefits include:
Health and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, including annual, personal, medical, and family leave
403(b) plan (Roth and traditional) with employer matching
Flexible work environment
Visa sponsorship available (O-1, O-1B, others on a case-by-case basis)
TO APPLY
Please visit https://www.americancomposers.org/our-story/open-positions to submit a cover letter and resume. We are seeking to fill this position immediately.
ACO is an equal opportunity employer. ACO does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
College degree and/or advanced degree in music and/or arts management or equivalent work experience of 1-3 years in program management is required; knowledge of orchestral language, processes, and repertoire is preferred
Familiarity and passion for supporting music by living composers and artists
Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite is required; advanced familiarity preferred
Familiarity with data management programs and CRMs (Airtable, SalesForce, etc.) preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with team members, partner orchestra administrators, composers, artists, vendors, and the public
Strong organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, and a high degree of accuracy are essential
Must be able to operate at the highest level of integrity, managing sensitive and confidential information
Ability to think creatively, problem-solve in advance, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction
Available to work evenings and weekends as needed
Self-directed, with a strong work ethic and collaborative skills
Understanding and support of ACO's listed mission and values
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