Fontana Chamber Arts · 1 week ago
Executive and Music/Artistic Director: Fontana Chamber Arts
Portage, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$50K/yr - $55K/yrFontana Chamber Arts is a nonprofit organization focused on Chamber Music, seeking its next Executive and Music/Artistic Director. The Director will be responsible for overall management and artistic leadership, including programming, outreach, and educational partnerships, while working closely with the Board of Directors.
Performing Arts
Responsibilities
Supporting both traditional and innovative musical offerings
Collaborating with staff and the Artistic Committee to develop programming for the annual series of 4–6 mainstage concerts
Collaborating with staff and the Outreach Committee to develop educational and community engagement initiatives with partners and visiting
Creating an annual development plan and presenting it to the Board
Cultivating strong relationships with corporate donors, major donors, and foundation partners
Coordinating effective fundraising appeals and stewardship communications
Pursuing sponsorships with corporations, small businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations
Meeting monthly with the Executive Committee to provide timely updates
Preparing materials for Board and Committee meetings
Communicating essential information promptly to Board leadership
Collaborating with staff and the Finance Committee to create the annual budget for Board approval
Overseeing day-to-day financial operations, record-keeping, and compliance
Securing a qualified audit firm and coordinating the annual audit presentation
Collaborating with staff and the Marketing Committee to develop and execute the annual marketing plan
Overseeing promotional materials for concerts and fundraising
Building relationships with local media and securing coverage for events and outreach
Ensuring regular newsletters, social media updates, and website maintenance
Hiring, supervising, and evaluating employees
Contracting with artists and performance venues
Maintaining accessible and well-organized institutional records
Collaborating with the Board to develop a comprehensive strategic plan
Presenting an annual evaluation of artistic and financial outcomes
Completing additional mutually agreed-upon duties in discussion with the Board
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
Appreciation for chamber music
Relevant experience in arts administration
Familiarity with standard office productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Willingness to reside in the Kalamazoo area
Company
Fontana Chamber Arts
Experience the Art of Live Music
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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