Managing Director/COO

2 months ago

New York, New York, United States Young People's Chorus of New York City Full time

The Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC) is a
multicultural youth chorus internationally renowned for its superb
virtuosity, brilliant showmanship, and innovative model of
diversity. Founded by Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez, a
MacArthur Fellow and Musical America's 2018 Educator of the Year,
YPC's mission and values are deeply rooted in providing children of
all cultural and economic backgrounds with a unique music education
program and choral performance. YPC is committed to empowering our
youth and providing pathways to success through the arts so that
each child, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic background,
or religion, can reach their full potential.

Position Summary

Reporting to the President / Artistic Director, the Managing
Director/COO (MD) will be pivotal in leading YPC's strategic
course. This role entails overseeing the organization's
administrative and business functions – including Board Relations,
Development, HR, Finance, and Marketing – and providing solid
support for the Artistic Director's vision, which revolves around
developing, producing, and presenting programming to advance the
mission, diversify audiences, and set new benchmarks for artistic
innovation and excellence. The MD will also collaborate with the
Artistic Director on production and artist agreements and will be
instrumental in attracting and retaining administrative staff while
managing human and financial resources to bolster YPC's mission.
More specifically, the role will:

Uphold YPC's historical and current identity, while also,
charting a path for the organization to evolve as a bold catalyst
for change within its field and into the future.
Support the Artistic Director in steering the organization's
strategic vision and forging effective relationships to ensure that
artistic and financial decisions remain aligned with the
mission.
Play an active role on the Executive Committee, ardently
guiding YPC toward the future by carving pathways for new programs,
partnerships, and revenue streams.
Refresh the YPC multi-year strategic plan, setting clear
objectives for how the organization intends to grow and prioritize
resources.
As liaison to the Board, onboard new members, formalize
expectations, and hold board members accountable for meeting their
commitments.
Lead open and transparent dialogue with staff and board members
to ignite organizational growth across all facets of the
business.
Lead the Executive Business Team (and direct reports), handle
day-to-day business activities, and also, support the creative team
to develop robust career pathing and succession planning
frameworks.
Lead HR operations (including all recruiting activities), and
work with IT operations team and other administrative functions
(facilities, bookkeeping).
Streamline the organization's functions to ensure seamless and
effective collaboration across all departments.
Exercise strong fiscal acumen, including budget management,
financial forecasting, and additional financial analysis.
Collaborate with the Director of Finance to assess the budget,
offer recommendations, and report on critical financial matters
related to general operations to the board.
Work with the Director of Development to solicit, cultivate,
and steward relationships with foundations, government agencies,
elected officials, corporations, and individuals.
As a key YPC spokesperson, elevate the organization's brand and
reputation by nurturing relationships and engagement with diverse
constituents, including corporate entities, educational
institutions, elected city officials, and the media. Manage the
Communications team and PR/Marketing vendors.

Traits and Characteristics
The MD will be inspirational, forward-thinking, and strategic,
with the ability to strike a balance between pragmatism and a
willingness to take calculated risks. They will thrive in a
public-facing role and enjoy collaborative work with individuals
from diverse backgrounds within the organization and across the
broader community. With a flexible and entrepreneurial approach to
problem-solving, they will remain receptive to fresh ideas and
adaptable to change. As a fearless advocate for justice, equity,
diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, the MD will exhibit advanced
cultural competencies, emotional intelligence, and approachability,
enabling them to navigate conflicts, handle challenging situations,
and make difficult decisions with compassion and grace.
Key competencies include:
Leadership and Diplomacy – The ability to rally and influence
individuals around a shared vision, foster a sense of purpose and
direction, and adeptly manage sensitive issues effectively and
tactfully.
Time and Priority Management – A knack for prioritizing and
executing tasks within defined timeframes to achieve desired
outcomes.
Personal Accountability and Interpersonal Skills – Takes
responsibility for their actions while effectively communicating,
building rapport, and relating well to individuals from diverse
backgrounds.
Resiliency and Flexibility – The capacity to rebound swiftly
from adversity, adapt to change with minimal resistance, and
embrace ambiguity.

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree, master's welcomed.
Non-profit work experience.
Thorough understanding of strategic planning, financial
management, systems, and HR; broad experience with the full range
of business functions and systems.
Experience leading and motivating high performing teams through
change.

The Young People's Chorus of New York City is committed to
creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an
equal-opportunity employer. Applicants from populations
underrepresented in the development and arts fields are strongly
encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status,
sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran
status.

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