Job: Operations Manager

Chamber Music Albuquerque is a presenter of world-class chamber music groups, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The organization has been a leader in concert presentation for 80 years. The CMA Board is now looking for a self-starting, energetic, organized, knowledgeable, (computer and design-literate), professional Operations Manager to administer the program and report to the Artistic Director, (President of the Board). The Manager will run the day-to-day operations of the organization on a flexible schedule. Currently most of the management is handled by the President of the Board and various board members.

While much of the work is of a clerical nature, there is ample opportunity for creativity in the areas of grant-writing, public relations, community development and music education. This job includes creating and executing all publicity within budgetary limits, including news releases and scripts to a variety of media, (on-line, radio, TV) and tailoring them as appropriate to the specific artists and musical programs being presented. Additional tasks include finding sponsors for program ads and individual concerts, creating program notes, when not provided, and designing and printing the program booklet.

The Manager is responsible for the mechanics of each concert, in a season that runs from September through June, including responsibility for the performers from the moment they arrive at the airport till they depart and arranging all details of their stay. The Manager is also in charge of all relations with the performance venue, overseeing set up, ticket sales at concerts, refreshments for artists, and take down. The Manageroversees the volunteers who work each concert by welcoming, ushering, and staffing the refreshment table. This entire process is currently operational and does not have to be created, although improvements and alterations as appropriate are welcome.

While the job is half time, averaging 20 hours a week, the actual work intensifies around the concert dates, so flexibility in terms of time and scheduling is a requirement.

Once there has been suitable training and experience on the job, the Manager will operate with a high degree of autonomy based on a thorough knowledge of CMA’s priorities and goals, but with continued regular contact with the President and the Board.

The overall budget is handled by the Board, so there is no financial responsibility assigned to the Manager. However, the Manager could propose to the Board specific financial requirements needed to complete projects suggested for implementation.

CMA has no brick-and-mortar office, but all necessary equipment and supplies are provided to equip a home office.

There will be a three-month and a six-month evaluation conducted by the President/Board to assure an appropriate learning curve, successful personal interactions with the Board, and general satisfaction of the candidate with the job, and the Board with the candidate.

SALARY:

$28,000 to $35,000 (depending on experience) plus benefits (half-time).

APPLY:

Those who wish to apply or get more information may contact Jack Reynolds with a resume and a letter of interest at:

Jack Reynolds
Jackreynolds8336@gmail.com
2305 Calle de Real NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104