Chorus Manager

Chorus Manager - Sacred & Profane Chamber Chorus

Sacred & Profane Chamber Chorus is seeking a Chorus Manager on an ongoing basis. This independent contract position involves overseeing the administrative needs of Sacred & Profane. The Chorus Manager is expected to work an average of 5 hours per week (up to 10 hours some weeks, far fewer in others), approximately 45 weeks per year. Candidates who do not possess expertise in all areas outlined below are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties:

• Administration
  • Secure contracts for rehearsal and concert venues
  • Attend and present reports at Sacred & Profane board meetings
  • Maintain and organize the Google Drive and hard drives

• Social Media & Publicity
  • Collaborate with the Artistic Executive Director (AED) and Board to create a social media strategy and marketing plan
  • Update chorus website
  • Promote auditions, concerts, and other chorus activities via appropriate channels, including social media, mass email, postcard mailings, online event listings, and choral forums
  • Submit press releases and requests for interview to news/radio stations
  • Oversee concert mailings with AED

• Development
  • Devise annual development campaign with AED and Board and execute strategies
  • Process donations in donor database and send acknowledgement letters
  • Assist with grant applications and administration

• Concerts
  • Configure online pre-concert ticket sales 
  • Format the concert program and create donor list
  • Manage all front-of house aspects for concerts, including volunteer recruitment and management, will-call lists, signage, on-site ticket sales, and record-keeping for sales and attendance

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in performing many of the duties described above
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in performing many of the duties described above
• Background in choral music and/or nonprofit arts administration
• Familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, Mailchimp, Stripe, Airtable, Adobe Indesign, Squarespace, Chorus Connection

Compensation:

The Chorus Manager position is paid on a monthly basis. Set compensation will be commensurate with distribution of duties and at approximately $35/hr, with annual raises. This is a part-time position that does not provide benefits.

About Sacred & Profane:

Sacred and Profane Chamber Chorus is a nonprofit advanced adult volunteer choir committed to the accomplished presentation of the rich and varied art of a cappella choral music. Our repertoire encompasses a diverse blend of styles and periods, including medieval through contemporary, sacred and secular, traditional, ethnic, and folk styles. We present concerts in Berkeley, San Francisco, and other Bay Area communities, and rehearse in Oakland. You can learn more about our organization at sacredprofane.org