Job Posting

General Manager

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.

 

Application Deadline: 
Friday, November 14, 2014
Start Date: 
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By Mail
By Fax
By E-Mail

Employer Details

Ottawa Symphony Orchestra

Vanessa Sutton
250 - 2 Daly Ave
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
Canada

The Ottawa Symphony Orchestra (OSO) is a 100-member community-based professional orchestra presenting a 4-concert series annually in the National Arts Centre, as well as contract engagements and a school concerts program.