Interim Executive Director

Volti, an award-winning 16-voice professional vocal ensemble based in San Francisco, now in its forty-sixth season, seeks an Interim Executive Director (part-time, hybrid, flexible hours averaging 18 hours/week) to lead the organization in partnership with founder and Artistic Director Robert Geary. Volti’s mission is to foster and showcase contemporary vocal music and composers, and to introduce contemporary vocal music from around the world to local audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Management, Finances & Administration:

• Prepare annual operating budget for approval by Board of Directors.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements and forecasts for Board of Directors.
• Prepare contracts with artists, designers, contractors and venues.
• Process bills and receipts in QuickBooks along with general bookkeeping.
• Work with outside tax accountant to prepare federal and state tax filings. Ensure that Volti remains in compliance with all federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Attend and participate in Board meetings, coordinate meetings. Assist Board President with preparing agendas. Maintain records of meeting minutes and help track the status of open items.

Fundraising & Development:

• Oversee development plan, including government funding agencies, private foundation grants, and individual donor campaigns.
• Write grant applications; manage grant awards and reporting requirements.
• Manage major donor appeals, general letter campaigns, house concerts, etc.
• Maintain database of donors, concert attendees, singers, and other stakeholders.

JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES

in partnership with the Artistic Planning Committee and Board

Concert Production, Marketing, and Publicity:

• Coordinate with the Artistic Director and Artistic Planning Committee to develop and implement the annual concert program and calendar (2-3 concert programs per year; 2-3 performances of each program).
• Produce concerts, including booking venues, contracting musicians, ordering and distributing music, compiling and publishing concert programs, and managing box office.
• Manage marketing and publicity campaigns.
• Organize weekend educational programs (1 or 2 per year) including booking venues, coordinating with attending choirs, and overseeing faculty and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with non-profit performing arts organization management in the areas outlined above. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with the Artistic Director, Artistic Planning Committee, and Board of Directors.

Status: Averaging 18 hours per week on an independent contractor basis. Some weekend and evening hours required. Compensation: $3,000 monthly.

Please submit a resumé and cover letter to apply@VoltiSF.org, describing what excites you about this position and how your experience uniquely qualifies you for it.

Application deadline: until filled. Desired start date: Late June to early July 2025. Principals only, no recruiters please.