Director of Operations (Part-Time)

Sisters’ Voices – Nonprofit Girls Chorus and Leadership Program

Sisters’ Voices, a growing nonprofit organization, seeks a highly organized and passionate Director of Operations to oversee the day-to-day functioning of our chorus and leadership program. This position has the potential to grow into a more substantial role within the organization as the organization continues to grow. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit management, financial experience, a love for music education, and a commitment to empowering young women.

Position Details:

• Part-time role: 10 hours per week during the academic year, less in the summer
• Work is primarily remote; some events and meetings will be in person
• Starting hourly rate: $32 per hour, depending on experience

About Sisters’ Voices:

Sisters’ Voices is a dynamic, growing organization dedicated to empowering young women through choral music education and leadership development. We value collaboration, open communication, and a willingness to engage in meaningful discussions.

Responsibilities:

1.     Program Management

• Coordinate rehearsal schedules, performance logistics, and special events
• Manage participant enrollment, attendance, and communication with families

2.     Financial Management

3.     Administrative Duties

• Maintain organizational records and databases using Google Suite
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and reporting requirements
• Manage office operations, including supplies and equipment
• Work with other staff and Board to develop and maintain Financial, Personnel, and other policies
• Run payroll through ADP
• Work with Board chair and staff to prepare for board meetings
• Help with recruitment and onboarding of new Directors on the Board
• Attend monthly Board meetings and annual Board Retreat

4.     Community Outreach and Digital Presence

• Represent Sisters’ Voices at community events and networking opportunities
• Manage social media (Instagram, Facebook) and marketing efforts to promote the organization
• Manage and regularly update the organization’s WordPress website
• Create and send newsletters using MailChimp
• Design promotional materials using Canva

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Arts Administration, Finance, or related field, or comparable experience
• 3 or more years of experience in nonprofit management or arts administration
• Strong financial management skills and experience
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial analysis
• Familiarity with music education programs (choral experience a plus)
• Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn the following platforms:
  • QuickBooks for financial management
  • Google Suite for administrative tasks
  • WordPress for website management
  • Stripe and PayPal for payment processing
  • MailChimp for email marketing
  • Canva for graphic design
  • Instagram and Facebook for social media management
• Passion for empowering young women through music and leadership development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with grant writing

Key Personal Attributes:

• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a growing organization
• Receptive to feedback and direction from leadership and peers
• Willingness and ability to engage in deep and challenging discussions to further the organization’s mission
• Adaptable and flexible in approach, able to grow with the organization
• Proactive problem-solver with a positive attitude

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Artistic and Executive Director, Leandra Strope, leandra@sistersvoices.org. In your cover letter, please describe your approach to nonprofit management, your financial management experience, and your vision for empowering young women through music education and leadership development. Additionally, please share an example of how you’ve contributed to a team’s success in an organization with which you have worked.

This position will be open until filled. We will begin to review applications immediately, with the hope of starting our new staff member on October 15, 2024.

Sisters’ Voices is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage women and people of color to apply. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.