Cantabile Youth Singers provides world-class vocal music instruction and performance opportunities for youth ages 6 to 18 in a supportive, enriching choral community that fosters the innate beauty, talent, and individual freedom of expression within each singer. Founded in 1994, Cantabile has been led artistically by Russian-American conductor and music educator Elena Sharkova since 2004. Artists. Scholars. Leaders. Friends. These four concepts are at the center of Cantabile’s program, which serves students of all genders and gender identities.Role Responsibilities:
Serve as a trusted partner and collaborator with the Artistic Director, operationalizing their vision and producing the organizational structures and resources to achieve it. Lead the development and implementation of Cantabile’s strategic trajectory, supporting alignment and accountability among stakeholders and constituencies.Provide responsible, disciplined financial leadership—balancing organizational sustainability with artistic risk-taking and ensuring the proper resources for long-term planning.Oversee the Director of Operations and supervise the development of lean and practical internal operations that deliver high customer service and leverage technology.Lead Cantabile’s organizational marketing effort that increases the organization’s visibility, reputation and profile;
communicates its distinctive approach;
and lays the groundworkfor enrollment, fundraising, and board engagement efforts below. Leveredge digital marketing and social media. Develop diversified strategies to maintain and increase enrollment.Lead Cantabile’s fundraising efforts. Structure effective fundraising processes, serve as the relationship manager for donors, and partner with the Board in these efforts.Support the Board of Directors in their effort to grow opportunities for board member engagement and expand the Board.Provide supportive, collaborative leadership to the staff, ensuring the organization has the necessary human resource capacity to support its growth and deliver an exceptional experience.Represent Cantabile within the professional arts & education field and to the press, in coordination with the Artistic Director who also serves as an organizational spokesperson. Represent Cantabile throughout the region’s communities, proactively seeking opportunities.Candidate Qualifications:
5+ years of progressively responsible management experience in the nonprofit sector.Demonstrated ability to develop and advance long-term organizational strategies while overseeing day-to-day operations.Experience directing, supporting, and mentoring a professional staff or team.Grounded demeanor with exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak persuasively about Cantabile’s mission and programs and build trusting relationships.Experience in youth-serving programming, education, and/or performing arts valued. Passion for supporting youth-serving programming.Experience with marketing and enrollment efforts, in a youth-serving context valued.Experience in fundraising, with experience with individual donors and special events a plus.High integrity and ethical standards.If not already based within commuting distance of Silicon Valley, willing to relocate and spend time building relationships in the vibrant community.
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