Executive Director

Executive Director Position Posting 2024

Description: Coro Allegro, a chorus for the LGBTQ+ community and friends, seeks an Executive Director responsible for overseeing operations and administrative functions of the organization. Founded in 1990, Coro Allegro is proud to be Boston's award-winning LGBTQ+ and allied classical chorus. Under the leadership of Artistic Director David Hodgkins, Coro Allegro is known for adventurous programming, highly acclaimed performances, commissions of new choral works, and recordings of works by an inclusive range of classical and contemporary composers.

The Executive Director position offers the successful candidate an opportunity to work with a chorus of the highest artistic quality, and to promote a message of  affirmation at a critical moment for LGBTQ+ rights. 

Key duties include management of day-to-day operations of the organization (primarily administrative with financial oversight), concert marketing and production, ambassadorship and outreach to outside organizations, and support for advancement and stewardship work. The position reports to the Board of Directors and works closely with the bookkeeper, concert production manager and the Artistic Director. 

Although hours are flexible, they must include all dress rehearsals, performances and events. Coro Allegro usually offers three performances per season (typically in November, March, and May) on Sunday afternoons, with dress rehearsals the preceding Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Other events include fundraising events, events for donors, non-subscription series concerts by invitation, etc. 

Coro Allegro is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The position is part-time with an average of 30 hours/week (concert weeks may require more hours, summertime less, for example).

Qualifications:

• A commitment to Coro Allegro’s mission as a thriving and vocal LGBTQ+ and allied arts organization
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience managing and planning budgets
• Experience planning, marketing and producing performances or events, including media and community outreach, venue coordination, ticketing and day-of-tasks in order to supervise and advise the Production Manager 
• Technology skills, ideally including MS Office, Google Workspace, experience with database management desired
• Experience in the field of arts nonprofits, preferably in the Boston area
• Experience in organizational leadership and networking
• Experience with marketing and familiarity with social media platforms 
• Ability to interface with other arts administrators in the city 
• Ability to work in our Boston office near the Copley Square MBTA stop at least once a week with an option to work remotely the rest of the time

If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of our qualifications. Whether you are returning to work after a gap in employment or are looking to take the next step in your career path, we welcome your application.

• Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2024
• Applications must be received by May 15, 2024 to receive full consideration. 
• Start date is flexible, but not later than August 1, 2024.

More information about Coro Allegro can be found at coroallegro.org