Charlotte Master Chorale - Chorus Manager
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Chorus Manager position supports the administrative needs of the organization’s choruses.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Roster management;
- Schedule, attend, and facilitate auditions for the choruses;
- Coordinate details of auditions, including location and schedule with new and returning singers;
- Chorus rehearsal, performance, and special event logistics and management;
- Attend all rehearsals and performances;
- Maintain attendance records for rehearsals and performances;
- Enforce attendance and performance dress policies;
- Acquire, distribute, and collect choral performance material;
- Send weekly chorus communications (more as needed) to keep chorus updated on news and changes;
- Serve as liaison between chorus and artistic/operations team;
- Collect “dues”, ticket, and other payments from singers;
- Monitor and report on chorus morale and esprit;
- Assist operations staff in maintaining a collegial atmosphere among singers, operations management, and Board of Directors;
- Serve as administrative assistant to the Artistic Director;
- Assist with maintaining accurate records and archives; and
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned or needed.
Required Qualifications
- Music background: choral training is a plus;
- Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills;
- Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and diplomacy skills;
- Experience with facilitating large groups of people;
- Ability to think and act quickly for the benefit of the Chorale in high pressure situations;
- Excellent computer skills (Google Workspace, MailChimp, etc.);
- Access to home office space;
- Access to personal vehicle;
- Availability and willingness to work evenings and weekends;
- Undergraduate degree preferred.
Compensation:
- $20/hour, approximately 40–50 hours per month
To apply for this position, please submit your résumé to Philip Biedenbender, Managing Director, Operations and Development, (philip.biedenbender@charlottemasterchorale.org) by Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Position to start in early January 2024.