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Title: Managing Director
Reports to: NYNME board and artists
Status: Part time position, approximately 25 hours/month, paying a monthly stipend (no benefits).
Available: September 1, 2019
NYNME (New York New Music Ensemble) is seeking a managing director to work with our board and artists to oversee all administrative aspects of the group, focusing on development, marketing and concert production. NYNME presents 3 concerts annually at the Resnick/Pasloff Foundation in New York City. Additional performances and residencies vary from season to season. Responsibilities include:
DEVELOPMENT
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Management of ongoing and recurrent grant applications
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Research, identify, and execute applications for new sources of funding
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Management of current donors and cultivation of potential donors
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Annual appeal letter and follow up
MARKETING
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Design and execute physical mailings and e-blasts for NYC concerts
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Manage Facebook and Twitter accounts and social media presence
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Draft and deliver press releases
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Represent the group if needed with any presenting organizations, press, or public
OPERATIONS-CONCERT PRODUCTION
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Manage music rental/purchase as necessary
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Gather, compile, and print program notes
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Hire recording engineer/videographer, box office/front of house help as necessary
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS
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Maintain records, balance books, data entry into quickbooks etc
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Maintain licensing agreements with ASCAP and BMI and CMA membership
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Update and maintain databases for email, print mailings, mailchimp, foundations, etc.
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Provide musicians and board members quarterly financial information and annual budget to review for annual board meeting
Qualifications include:
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Understanding of and active interest in the contemporary music field
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Writes vivid, engaged prose about contemporary music
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Lives and works in NYC metro area
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Reads, understands, and can aid in preparation of Annual Financial Statements, and multi-year budgets
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Some fundraising/grant writing experience preferred
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Open-minded, flexible, and willing to work with our board and artists to grow the organization and foster the development of new works
Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to nynme1976@gmail.com and should expect to receive confirmation of receipt and scheduling of an interview in August.
The New York New Music Ensemble is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and artists.