We Want You: Join the team of the SF Bay Area's hottest music performing arts organization!
BARS invites qualified individuals to apply for the paid positions of Executive Director and Front of House Manager.
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Executive Director
Job Description & Responsibilities: The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of the orchestra, responsible for managing the human and financial resources of the organization in order to achieve the orchestra's mission. The Executive Director is responsible and accountable for all operational aspects of the organization, recommending policies to the Board of Directors and implementing the policies set by the Board. The Executive Director, Artistic Director and Board President collaborate closely to fulfill the organizations operational, artistic, and financial goals.
The positions of Front of House Manager, Executive Assistant, Volunteer Coordinator, IT Manager, Communications Director, Stage & Equipment Manager, and Finance Director are direct reports to the Executive Director. If any volunteer positions who report to the Executive Director remain unfilled, the ED is responsible for the duties of those positions and for recruiting volunteers (or paid individuals, as the budget allows) to fill those positions.
The Executive Director and the Artistic Director are responsible for providing the leadership, vision, and information needed to enable the Board of Directors to adopt constructive, progressive, sound, and practical plans for the continued development of the organization and the continued enrichment of the musical life of the community. The Executive Director is expected to do all things possible to see that the organization constantly improves its musical product, that it operates on a stable financial basis, and that it carries out its obligation to serve its members, audience and greater community.
The Executive Director is required to attend rehearsals on Wednesday nights, BARS performances and operational, artistic and Board meetings.
Requirements:
- Previous arts administration experience
- High level of organization, planning and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Budgetary and financial management skills
- Ability to adapt to new technology
- Ability to inspire and have the drive to improve the organization
Compensation: Part-time contract position, $5,000.00/year. Does not include benefits, health insurance, travel reimbursement or relocation fees.
To Apply: E-mail resume and letter of interest which includes why you feel you are a good fit for BARS’ organization and mission to jobs@bars-sf.org by April 18, 2011. Please, no phone calls or physical mail.
BARS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). It is BARS policy not to discriminate on the basis of genetic predisposition, race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability or condition, political affiliation, status as veteran, victim of domestic violence, source of income, place of residence, or any other protected status and/or conditions specified in federal, state, and local laws. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices including but not limited to hiring and compensation.
Front of House Manager
Job Description & Responsibilities: The Front of House Manager (FoHM) coordinates and oversees all things box office, concessions, and reception resources and personnel at BARS events.
Box Office responsibilities include management of on-line ticketing software, individual and subscription ticket purchases, responding to patron inquiries and ticket exchange requests via e-mail and phone, comp ticket management, consignment management, physical ticket preparation and overseeing box office volunteers at performances and events (average of five ticketed concert events per year).
Concessions & Receptions responsibilities include management of acquisition, storage and preparation of food, beverage and consumables. Management of concessions pricing. Works with outside vendors and sponsors. Manages set up and sale of concessions at events. Coordinates with orchestra members and volunteers for reception food.
The Front of House Manager is required to attend all BARS performance events or other ticketed events. The FoHM needs to be able to arrive 2½ hours prior to an event (most BARS performances are on Saturday at 8pm) and need to stay until the audience has cleared the venue and BARS has exited the premises. Ticketing management, box office preparation, and patron and volunteer management time requirements are flexible hours and locations.??
Known 2011-2012 Season performance dates: June 4, 2011; June 24, 2011; Sept 10, 2011; Nov 10, 2011; March 24, 2012; June 2, 2012; June 21 & 22, 2012.
Requirements:
- High level of organization?
- Strong written and verbal communication skills?
- Money management and ledger skills?
- Flexibility and acumen for adapting to new technology?
- Strong interpersonal and personnel management skills
Compensation: Part-time contract position, $2,000.00/year. Does not include benefits, health insurance, travel reimbursement or relocation fees.
To Apply: E-mail resume and letter of interest which includes why you feel you are a good fit for BARS’ organization and mission to jobs@bars-sf.org by April 18, 2011. Please, no phone calls or physical mail.
BARS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). It is BARS policy not to discriminate on the basis of genetic predisposition, race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability or condition, political affiliation, status as veteran, victim of domestic violence, source of income, place of residence, or any other protected status and/or conditions specified in federal, state, and local laws. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices including but not limited to hiring and compensation.