Colorado Nonprofit Association

Community Engagement Manager

Description: 

The Community Engagement Manager (CE Manager) is the outward facing musical administrator for some of the NRO’s most impactful programs. This position works closely with area schools, non-profits, sponsors, and other local businesses to create a series of free and meaningful small-ensemble performances.

The CE Manager reports to the Operations Manager and works alongside the production team, the Orchestra Manager, the Alumni String Quartet, the Music Librarian, and other festival staff to ensure a high level of artistic excellence in all community programming. The CE Manager will gain exceptional experience in non-profit administration in a modern arts organization.

What You Will Do:

Manage and develop all NRO Community Engagement (CE) programs, including but not limited to:

• Assign and schedule community and promotional ensembles
• Develop chamber ensembles’ interactive performance plans
• Manage production needs and timelines for all events
• Distribute and collect musician performance plans and post-concert surveys
• Attend all community engagement events and orchestra concerts
• Manage the chamber music library and catalog
• Manage all instrument petting zoos and maintain instruments
• Assist with CE event set-up and live amplificatio
• Assist guest conductor with Family Concert planning
• Provide quality customer service; customers defined as all stakeholders
• Supervise the Community Engagement Fellow, who will assist the manager on all above responsibilities
• Remote pre-season work includes familiarization with CE programs and timelines
• Other duties as assigned

Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience in arts administration and/or chamber music experience is required
• Ability to read music and proficiency with Microsoft Office is required
• Applicant must be able to handle confidential situations with an even-tempered and professional approach
• Must work well under pressure, prioritize effectively, and be detail-oriented
• Ability to lift, move or transport up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to supply your own computer
• Valid driver’s license required
• Supplying own vehicle preferred
• Above all, must have a positive attitude and be a team player. Sense of humor preferred.