Voices West is seeking an Administrative Director to work as an independent contractor in securing grant funding for the organization and assisting the Voices West’s Board of Directors with day-to-day operations of the organization.
Responsibilities
Development and Grants
- Write Voices West’s grant applications and reports and research potential grant opportunities.
- Gather and organize organizational information for use in grant applications and reports.
- Maintain Voices West’s donor database and public donor list.
- Assist in developing funding streams.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with current and potential grantors and other funders.
Concert Production
- Manage Voices West’s online box office, ticketing system, concert live streaming, and patron and mailing lists.
- Assist with venue management for concerts and other events.
- Assist with supplies and volunteer organization for Voices West performances and other events.
Volunteers
- Recruit, engage, and support volunteers for Voices West concerts, community outreach events, and other Voices West events.
- Assist with volunteer recognition.
Other
- Attend monthly Board of Directors meetings.
- Assist in representing the organization at community events/workshops related to the duties listed above.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills are required. Experience with and/or education in grant writing is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
- The ability to quickly learn and utilize various computer-based applications is required.
- While many aspects of this position may be fulfilled remotely, the position does require that the applicant live in a location that allows them to attend events and meetings on a regular basis.
Compensation
The Administrative Director is a part-time independent contractor with yearly compensation of $10,000, paid in monthly installments.
Hiring Timeline
The new Administrative Director will overlap with the outgoing Administrative Director for approximately 3 weeks starting in late September and then take on the role fully beginning in mid-October following Voices West’s October concert.
Voices West
Since 1978, Voices West has had a long tradition of choral excellence and creative and engaging concert programming for audiences along the Colorado front range. Voices West’s 50+ member roster includes a wide variety of avocational singers including teachers, realtors, scientists, lawyers, engineers, and stay-at-home parents and caregivers. Under the leadership of Music Director, Michael Kreuger, Voice West performs a concert season of 8–10 major performances. Our smaller ensemble, Summit Sound, brings additional performances deeper into the community by performing at senior living centers, community celebrations, and other events.
Voices West Mission Statement
It is the mission of Voices West to:
Bring hope and contribute to the well-being and vitality of our community through beautiful, diverse, and inspirational choral music;
Welcome the whole and authentic self of each person who sings with us and experiences our music so they are celebrated, valued, and nurtured; and
Support and promote choral music education in our community and schools, knowing that choral music is essential to humanity.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to send a letter of interest, resume, and a contact list of professional references to:
Rob Lane
Voices West Board Member
Hiring Committee Chair
Non-Discrimination and Inclusivity Statement
Voices West does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry,
disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities
include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, auditioning and selecting singing
members, selecting volunteers and vendors, and providing services. Voices West is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for its members, staff, volunteers, audience
members, and vendors.