Position: General Manager
Term: Full-time
Location: Ottawa
Salary: Negotiable
Start Date: Jan. 15, 2014
Job Description
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager is responsible for the overall operations and day-to-day management of the OSO in achievement of the orchestra’s mission. This includes budgeting, financial planning, fundraising, project management, preparing grant applications and liaising with government agencies and foundations, and the hiring and supervising of part-time staff. The General Manager ensures that policies of the Board are implemented and supports the Music Director in executing artistic activities and season planning
The General Manager reports directly to the Board and liaises with the Chair and Music Director on a regular basis
Requirements
The OSO is looking for an individual with a strong background in fundraising, who has planning and management skills, the ability to set strategy, provide direction and work with an active board, volunteers, and full and part-time staff.
The ideal candidate will be a committed arts manager with experience in the not for profit cultural sector.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and verbal communication skills will be beneficial in dealing with diverse individuals including musicians, subscribers, donors, sponsors and board members. Strong writing skills and experience in preparing grant applications.
Ability to communicate in both official languages is desirable.
Additional Information
The OSO is a 100-member community-based professional orchestra presenting a 5-concert series annually in the National Arts Centre, as well as contract engagements and a school concerts program.
Please send a resume and cover letter by November 14, 2014 to
Hiring Committee
Ottawa Symphony Orchestra
2 Daly Avenue, Suite 250
Ottawa, ON
K1N 6E2
Fax: 613-231-3610
Email: gm@ottawasymphony.com
No phone calls please.
