Executive Director

American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota (ACDA-MN)

Our Mission:   To inspire and support a community of choral musicians in our state

Our Values:  Artistry • Community • Excellence • Inspiration • Legacy • Renewal • Support

ACDA-MN.com

Notice of Executive Director Position

(posted November 1, 2021)

The American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota (ACDA-MN), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Executive Director.

OVERVIEW OF ORGANIZATION

ACDA-MN, with over 600 members and in existence since 1959, is the state affiliate of the ACDA national organization.  ACDA-MN sponsors two professional development conferences (Summer Dialogue and State Conference), and seven honor choirs serving over 950 auditioned students in grades 4-10 each academic year.   ACDA-MN maintains a vibrant on-line communication presence with the publication/postings of the award-winning Star of the North state newsletter, Weekly Pulse membership message update, and social media platforms. The organization oversees and supports its professionally managed F. Melius Christiansen Endowment Fund, with a principal fund balance of over 1 million dollars.

RESPONSIBILITIES of Executive Director of ACDA -MN

• Serve as the chief executive and financial officer of the organization
• Manage and collaborate with a large corps of volunteer leaders serving the organization
• Produce and coordinate two annual professional development conferences and seven honor choir events
• Attend all association-sponsored meetings and activities
• Develop and maintain annual operating budgets for the association and the FMC Endowment Fund
• Manage strategies to ensure financial growth, cultivate external relationships, and expand overall contributed revenue.
• Oversee the development of organizational publications and supervise the volunteer editorial team, and produce the annual report for the F. Melius Christiansen (FMC) Endowment Fund
• In collaboration with the Executive Committee, hire and supervise independent contractors
• Maintain regular business hours, with some evenings and weekends required
• Maintain home office, association equipment, and organization archives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required/Master’s degree preferred
• Administrative experience in non-profit arts or education-related setting
• Large event and meeting planning experience
• Budget and financial management and development experience
• Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills  
• Proven public relations and management experience with the ability to empower staff and volunteer leadership
• Passion for and knowledge of Minnesota’s choral music community
• A commitment to anti-racism and experience advocating for diverse representation and equitable access
• Knowledge of MS Office, Google Suite, Quickbooks, and/or equivalent software applications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Start date:  July 1, 2022
• Terms:  Initial two-year contract with performance review after six months.  Compensation includes a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, with additional benefits to be negotiated.