Managing Director/COO

The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) is a
multicultural youth chorus internationally renowned for its superb
virtuosity, brilliant showmanship, and innovative model of
diversity. Founded by Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez, a
MacArthur Fellow and Musical America’s 2018 Educator of the Year,
YPC’s mission and values are deeply rooted in providing children of
all cultural and economic backgrounds with a unique music education
program and choral performance. YPC is committed to empowering our
youth and providing pathways to success through the arts so that
each child, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic background,
or religion, can reach their full potential.

Position Summary

Reporting to the President / Artistic Director, the Managing
Director/COO (MD) will be pivotal in leading YPC’s strategic
course. This role entails overseeing the organization’s
administrative and business functions – including Board Relations,
Development, HR, Finance, and Marketing – and providing solid
support for the Artistic Director’s vision, which revolves around
developing, producing, and presenting programming to advance the
mission, diversify audiences, and set new benchmarks for artistic
innovation and excellence. The MD will also collaborate with the
Artistic Director on production and artist agreements and will be
instrumental in attracting and retaining administrative staff while
managing human and financial resources to bolster YPC’s mission.
More specifically, the role will:

• Uphold YPC’s historical and current identity, while also,
  charting a path for the organization to evolve as a bold catalyst
  for change within its field and into the future.
• Support the Artistic Director in steering the organization’s
  strategic vision and forging effective relationships to ensure that
  artistic and financial decisions remain aligned with the
  mission.
• Play an active role on the Executive Committee, ardently
  guiding YPC toward the future by carving pathways for new programs,
  partnerships, and revenue streams.
• Refresh the YPC multi-year strategic plan, setting clear
  objectives for how the organization intends to grow and prioritize
  resources.
• As liaison to the Board, onboard new members, formalize
  expectations, and hold board members accountable for meeting their
  commitments.
• Lead open and transparent dialogue with staff and board members
  to ignite organizational growth across all facets of the
  business.
• Lead the Executive Business Team (and direct reports), handle
  day-to-day business activities, and also, support the creative team
  to develop robust career pathing and succession planning
  frameworks.
• Lead HR operations (including all recruiting activities), and
  work with IT operations team and other administrative functions
  (facilities, bookkeeping).
• Streamline the organization’s functions to ensure seamless and
  effective collaboration across all departments.
• Exercise strong fiscal acumen, including budget management,
  financial forecasting, and additional financial analysis.
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance to assess the budget,
  offer recommendations, and report on critical financial matters
  related to general operations to the board.
• Work with the Director of Development to solicit, cultivate,
  and steward relationships with foundations, government agencies,
  elected officials, corporations, and individuals.
• As a key YPC spokesperson, elevate the organization’s brand and
  reputation by nurturing relationships and engagement with diverse
  constituents, including corporate entities, educational
  institutions, elected city officials, and the media. Manage the
  Communications team and PR/Marketing vendors.

 

Traits and Characteristics

The MD will be inspirational, forward-thinking, and strategic,
with the ability to strike a balance between pragmatism and a
willingness to take calculated risks. They will thrive in a
public-facing role and enjoy collaborative work with individuals
from diverse backgrounds within the organization and across the
broader community. With a flexible and entrepreneurial approach to
problem-solving, they will remain receptive to fresh ideas and
adaptable to change. As a fearless advocate for justice, equity,
diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, the MD will exhibit advanced
cultural competencies, emotional intelligence, and approachability,
enabling them to navigate conflicts, handle challenging situations,
and make difficult decisions with compassion and grace.

Key competencies include:

• Leadership and Diplomacy – The ability to rally and influence
  individuals around a shared vision, foster a sense of purpose and
  direction, and adeptly manage sensitive issues effectively and
  tactfully.
• Time and Priority Management – A knack for prioritizing and
  executing tasks within defined timeframes to achieve desired
  outcomes.
• Personal Accountability and Interpersonal Skills – Takes
  responsibility for their actions while effectively communicating,
  building rapport, and relating well to individuals from diverse
  backgrounds.
• Resiliency and Flexibility – The capacity to rebound swiftly
  from adversity, adapt to change with minimal resistance, and
  embrace ambiguity.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s welcomed.
• Non-profit work experience.
• Thorough understanding of strategic planning, financial
  management, systems, and HR; broad experience with the full range
  of business functions and systems.
• Experience leading and motivating high performing teams through
  change.

 

The Young People’s Chorus of New York City is committed to
creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an
equal-opportunity employer. Applicants from populations
underrepresented in the development and arts fields are strongly
encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status,
sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran
status.