Music Managers Forum Canada
Job Opening for ‘Operations Manager’
Application Deadline: May 24, 2013
Start Date: June 17, 2013
Organization Description
A not-for-profit membership-based association, MMF Canada presents a series of educational, networking, and awards events in partnership with Canadian music conference and festivals year round. www.musicmanagersforum.ca
Job Description
Music Managers Forum Canada is seeking a responsible and motivated entrepreneurial leader to leverage the organization’s success to date and spearhead its growth moving forward. Under the guidance of the Board of Directors, the Operations Manager is responsible for the overall direction and management of the MMF Canada.
The ideal candidate will be an active leader in the community with a proven record of success in fundraising, marketing, project, event and people management and financial management in a not-for-profit music organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Events: Plan and execute the Cross-Country Workshop Series in partnership with major music conferences and festivals across Canada, as well as the Annual Honour Roll Awards Reception and the Master Class Series.
• Financial Management: Develop and maintain annual and project budgets, manage organization's resources, payables and receivables within budget guidelines and perform daily bookkeeping.
• Fundraising: Research funding and sponsorship sources, write and submit grant proposals, develop sponsorship and marketing packages, administer fundraising reports and documentation, create revenue generating partnerships
• Marketing, Communications, Web, PR: Oversee Social Media Management, create and distribute newsletters, create and update website content and all other digital and print communications. Ensure consistent, strong, positive image with publicist.
• Membership: Manage membership system of over 160 music managers representing over 300 national and international acts, member communications, maintain and source out discounts for members, provide members with learning, networking and money saving opportunities.
Skills & Requirements:
• Post Secondary education in Arts Management, Business Management, or equivalent
• 2-plus years of leadership experience preferably in a NFP music organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain budgets and relationships
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by Friday May 24, 2013 by email to info@musicmanagersforum.ca. Expected start date is Monday June 17, 2013.
