Program Manager - Rembrandt Chamber Musicians

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians is a nonprofit chamber music ensemble that produces fiveprograms annually – once each in Chicago and Evanston, a high school chamber musiccompetition, and educational outreach initiatives. The role of Program Manager is to workcollaboratively with the Artistic Director and Board of Directors to provideprogram management, development support, and marketing and communications for theorganization.Rembrandt Chamber Musicians promotes chamber music as an art form accessible to audiences of all ages, performing works from the Baroque period to the present. We also commission new compositions, collaborate with renowned guest artists and community groups, and support younger musicians through our annual High School Chamber Music Competition and our music education programs in the public schools. Program Management:

Produce concert season in collaboration with Artistic DirectorSecure vendor contracts including videography, audio recording, venues, etc.Process ticket ordersProvide collaborative support in program booklet creationAttend all season concerts, manage box office, and obtain volunteersFacilitate educational outreach programs with in collaboration with committeeOrganize high school chamber music competitionAssess organization committee objectives and provide detailed reporting

Development and Financial Management:

Solicit donations for annual fundraising initiatives; mail annual appealsProcess standard acknowledgement letters and other donor communicationsAct as administrator on donor databasesCoordinate event logistics in collaboration with committee for annual benefitCreate organization budget drafts and manage throughout fiscal year; reconcile accountsAssist in developing concert and event budgetsAdminister organization’s invoice, billing, and payrollExecute state and federal tax filings in collaboration with accountantManage granting including applications, updates, and final reports; discover new grant opportunities

Marketing and Communications:

Develop annual marketing strategy in collaboration with committee; manage marketing calendarDirect print and online marketing effortsAct as copywriter for press releases, website content, bi-monthly e-newsletters, email communications, print advertising, and fundraising initiativesCreate content for social media including some graphic design and video productionCreate and send eblasts

Additional Responsibilities:

Attend board and committee meetingsDraft agendas for board president and committee chairsAct as administrator on various platforms including MailChimp, QuickBooks, WordPress, Google Drive, social media accounts, etc.

Skills and QualificationsA successful candidate will bring a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, a strong attention to detail, and a willingness to take ownership of tasks both big and small.

Bachelor’s degree in music, arts administration, or businessOne to two years of nonprofit administration experience; knowledge of the arts preferableHighly organized with great attention to detailAbility to manage simultaneous projects and deadlinesCapacity to work independentlyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of Microsoft Suite including word and excelExperience in QuickBooks, MailChimp, Google Drive, box office software, website management,

This is a full-time position 30-35 hours per week, eligible for benefits. Some week night and weekend hours required for events or meetings.