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Marketing and Operations Manager – Spiritus Chamber Choir
Spiritus Chamber Choir is inviting applications for the position of Marketing and Operations Manager.
Spiritus Chamber Choir is an internationally award-winning amateur choir founded in 1995 and based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Spiritus has been recognized both nationally and globally for its high-quality performances, musicianship, and unique collaborations. Spiritus is committed to excellence in choral music, performing for music lovers in Calgary and surrounding areas. Spiritus is an auditioned ensemble comprising the highest calibre of singers. Additionally, the choir has recently established a project-based youth choir, Spirit, for emerging choral artists, ages 18-28.
Each season, Spiritus typically produces 3 or 4 concerts in the Calgary area, each with its own repertoire. The ensemble regularly collaborates with other artists and ensembles, produces special workshops, recordings, and tours nationally and internationally.
The Marketing and Operations Manager will be the primary administrator for both Spiritus and Spirit and will be responsible for communications, marketing, event planning and coordination, and audience and external relations. This is a part-time salaried position within the Spiritus Chamber Choir organization; on average, it requires approximately 60 hours of work per month, with some times of the year busier than others. The work is largely remote and asynchronous with flexible hours; however, attendance at meetings, rehearsals, and performances is required. While the position reports directly to the Board of Directors, the incumbent will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with the Artistic Director, choir membership, and other volunteers on a regular basis.
Closing date for all applicants: August 5, 2024.
● Interviews will be scheduled for mid-August. Only successful candidates will be contacted regarding an interview.
General responsibilities of the General Manager include, but are not limited to:
● Oversee and implement an annual marketing plan.
● Oversee the production, and distribution of promotional materials and media releases.
● Be proactive in promoting SPIRITUS through social media and other marketing.
● Maintain or coordinate the maintenance of the SPIRITUS website in conjunction with the choir’s Graphic Designer.
● Establish and maintain relationships with the Spiritus and wider arts community.
● Coordinate all applications for grants and funding requests.
● Assist the Music Librarian in sourcing and obtaining musical scores when necessary.
● Manage contracts for guest artists, instrumentalists, arts organizations as well as performers, and support personnel.
● Secure contracts for rehearsal and performance venues.
● Attend and manage Spiritus performances.
●Manage volunteers and identify opportunities for volunteers to serve.
● Manage communications with choir members and the Artistic Director.
● Attend and report to all regular meetings of the Board and the Annual General Meeting.
● Organize and attend bi-weekly meetings with the Artistic Director.
● Be responsible for the timely and accurate record keeping of all revenue and expenses, and work closely with the bookkeeper to assist in maintaining the organization's financial records.
Qualifications and traits of the General Manager should include but are not limited to:
● Having prior experience or education (i.e. certificate) in Arts Administration
● Having excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
● Being independent and self-motivating
● Being an innovative thinker
● Working well in small team environments
● Having a passion for the arts (and choral music in particular)
● Having a broad knowledge of marketing strategies and outlets for arts organizations in Calgary
● Being knowledgeable in social media and digital communications
Salary Range:
● The salary range for this position is between $15,000 and $18,000 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.
All interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Spiritus Chamber Choir is an internationally award-winning amateur choir founded in 1995 and based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Spiritus has been recognized both nationally and globally for its high-quality performances, musicianship, and unique collaborations. Spiritus is committed to excellence in choral music, performing for music lovers in Calgary and surrounding areas. Spiritus is an auditioned ensemble comprising the highest calibre of singers. Additionally, the choir has recently established a project-based youth choir, Spirit, for emerging choral artists, ages 18-28.
Each season, Spiritus typically produces 3 or 4 concerts in the Calgary area, each with its own repertoire. The ensemble regularly collaborates with other artists and ensembles, produces special workshops, recordings, and tours nationally and internationally.
The Marketing and Operations Manager will be the primary administrator for both Spiritus and Spirit and will be responsible for communications, marketing, event planning and coordination, and audience and external relations. This is a part-time salaried position within the Spiritus Chamber Choir organization; on average, it requires approximately 60 hours of work per month, with some times of the year busier than others. The work is largely remote and asynchronous with flexible hours; however, attendance at meetings, rehearsals, and performances is required. While the position reports directly to the Board of Directors, the incumbent will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with the Artistic Director, choir membership, and other volunteers on a regular basis.
Closing date for all applicants: August 5, 2024.
● Interviews will be scheduled for mid-August. Only successful candidates will be contacted regarding an interview.
General responsibilities of the General Manager include, but are not limited to:
● Oversee and implement an annual marketing plan.
● Oversee the production, and distribution of promotional materials and media releases.
● Be proactive in promoting SPIRITUS through social media and other marketing.
● Maintain or coordinate the maintenance of the SPIRITUS website in conjunction with the choir’s Graphic Designer.
● Establish and maintain relationships with the Spiritus and wider arts community.
● Coordinate all applications for grants and funding requests.
● Assist the Music Librarian in sourcing and obtaining musical scores when necessary.
● Manage contracts for guest artists, instrumentalists, arts organizations as well as performers, and support personnel.
● Secure contracts for rehearsal and performance venues.
● Attend and manage Spiritus performances.
●Manage volunteers and identify opportunities for volunteers to serve.
● Manage communications with choir members and the Artistic Director.
● Attend and report to all regular meetings of the Board and the Annual General Meeting.
● Organize and attend bi-weekly meetings with the Artistic Director.
● Be responsible for the timely and accurate record keeping of all revenue and expenses, and work closely with the bookkeeper to assist in maintaining the organization's financial records.
Qualifications and traits of the General Manager should include but are not limited to:
● Having prior experience or education (i.e. certificate) in Arts Administration
● Having excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
● Being independent and self-motivating
● Being an innovative thinker
● Working well in small team environments
● Having a passion for the arts (and choral music in particular)
● Having a broad knowledge of marketing strategies and outlets for arts organizations in Calgary
● Being knowledgeable in social media and digital communications
Salary Range:
● The salary range for this position is between $15,000 and $18,000 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.
All interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Cantilon Choirs Content Creator
Organization: Cantilon Choirs
Role: Content Creator
Experience: Entry Level
Reporting to: General Manager
Employment Type: 10-month part-time contract (with possibility of extension)
Hours: 10 hrs./week
Schedule: Flexible (some evenings & weekends)
Compensation: $10,000
Location: Edmonton
Application Deadline: July 19, 2024.
Role Summary
Are you a music and social media lover? Cantilon Choirs is looking for a highly motivated and resourceful individual who has a talent for creating great content. We need a fun and strategic creator to brainstorm content strategies for key social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok), post original content, and manage ongoing engagement.
About: “Let your heart sing!”
At Cantilon Choirs, we believe in the power of music and community to enrich and change lives. We are a family of choirs in Edmonton and St. Albert that offer young singers the highest-quality learning and performing experiences in the choral art. Our choristers thrive in an environment of fun and friendship as they strive for excellence and as they learn and grow as individuals and singers. We are on the hunt for a talented Content Creator to capture the essence of our choirs, bring our community to life online, bring in new membership, and drive new audiences to attend our performances.
Key Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with the choirs and board to establish an online presence
• Develop content strategies to promote our choirs and build an engaged online audience
• Take ownership of projects from idea to completion
• Attend Cantilon Choirs’ practices and performances to document interesting content and engage with choir and/or audience members
• Forming and maintaining relationships with other arts organizations to increase social media visibility
• Maintain a content calendar and pitch new ideas to the General Manager for approval
• Write engaging posts that reflect the Cantilon Choirs’ tone of voice and love of singing
• Post a variety of content types including, photo posts, promotional posts, videos, reels and stories
• Respond to social media users engaging with posted content in a timely manner
Requirements
• Ability to understand and reinforce the Cantilon brand visually
• Good decision-making and reputation management skills
• A good understanding of compelling content for multiple age groups
• Available to attend concerts and rehearsals as needed, and turn content around quickly
• Demonstrated experience managing Instagram, Facebook & Tiktok accounts
• Up-to-date knowledge of Instagram business tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A keen eye for photo and video composition
• Familiarity with basic photo and video editing
• Personable and outgoing—at ease working with people, including children
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
What We Offer
Cantilon Choirs offers competitive wages, free performance attendance, and the promise that you will be part of a fun, musical environment. Compensation will be dependent on experience.
Application Process
Please submit a selection of previous work along with your cover letter & resumé. Apply to Sherry Steele, General Manager by July 6, 2024, at [email protected].
We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity & Inclusion
Cantilon Choirs is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and to providing an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you have a disability, we will ensure that qualified individuals are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process. If selected for an interview, please request any necessary accommodation.
Role: Content Creator
Experience: Entry Level
Reporting to: General Manager
Employment Type: 10-month part-time contract (with possibility of extension)
Hours: 10 hrs./week
Schedule: Flexible (some evenings & weekends)
Compensation: $10,000
Location: Edmonton
Application Deadline: July 19, 2024.
Role Summary
Are you a music and social media lover? Cantilon Choirs is looking for a highly motivated and resourceful individual who has a talent for creating great content. We need a fun and strategic creator to brainstorm content strategies for key social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok), post original content, and manage ongoing engagement.
About: “Let your heart sing!”
At Cantilon Choirs, we believe in the power of music and community to enrich and change lives. We are a family of choirs in Edmonton and St. Albert that offer young singers the highest-quality learning and performing experiences in the choral art. Our choristers thrive in an environment of fun and friendship as they strive for excellence and as they learn and grow as individuals and singers. We are on the hunt for a talented Content Creator to capture the essence of our choirs, bring our community to life online, bring in new membership, and drive new audiences to attend our performances.
Key Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with the choirs and board to establish an online presence
• Develop content strategies to promote our choirs and build an engaged online audience
• Take ownership of projects from idea to completion
• Attend Cantilon Choirs’ practices and performances to document interesting content and engage with choir and/or audience members
• Forming and maintaining relationships with other arts organizations to increase social media visibility
• Maintain a content calendar and pitch new ideas to the General Manager for approval
• Write engaging posts that reflect the Cantilon Choirs’ tone of voice and love of singing
• Post a variety of content types including, photo posts, promotional posts, videos, reels and stories
• Respond to social media users engaging with posted content in a timely manner
Requirements
• Ability to understand and reinforce the Cantilon brand visually
• Good decision-making and reputation management skills
• A good understanding of compelling content for multiple age groups
• Available to attend concerts and rehearsals as needed, and turn content around quickly
• Demonstrated experience managing Instagram, Facebook & Tiktok accounts
• Up-to-date knowledge of Instagram business tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A keen eye for photo and video composition
• Familiarity with basic photo and video editing
• Personable and outgoing—at ease working with people, including children
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
What We Offer
Cantilon Choirs offers competitive wages, free performance attendance, and the promise that you will be part of a fun, musical environment. Compensation will be dependent on experience.
Application Process
Please submit a selection of previous work along with your cover letter & resumé. Apply to Sherry Steele, General Manager by July 6, 2024, at [email protected].
We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity & Inclusion
Cantilon Choirs is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and to providing an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you have a disability, we will ensure that qualified individuals are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process. If selected for an interview, please request any necessary accommodation.
Piano Accompanist Required for Community Choir
Dutch Canadian Choir of Calgary
We are looking for an experienced accompanist to begin August, 2024. Our choir has been in existence since 1972. We're a non-audition choir ranging in age from 18 to 85, and we have a lot of fun together! We sing music of many different genres, including "old" and more contemporary Dutch music!
—Rehearsals are held at the North Glenmore Community Association in SW Calgary on Mondays from 7:30 until 9:30 from September until May. Additionally, we hold one or two Saturday workshops each fall and spring in preparation for our Christmas and Spring concerts. We also enjoy performing at Senior's residences prior to our main performances, and these usually take place on Mondays.
—We also love to travel to Europe every 3 to 5 years and more locally every year or two.
If you can play different music styles and support an enthusiastic group of choristers of all ages, you may be a great fit! ( Note, you don't have to have a Dutch background to join us, we are a group of many ethnicities).
Please send your resume and references, or your inquiries, care of Laurie, to:
[email protected]
We are looking for an experienced accompanist to begin August, 2024. Our choir has been in existence since 1972. We're a non-audition choir ranging in age from 18 to 85, and we have a lot of fun together! We sing music of many different genres, including "old" and more contemporary Dutch music!
—Rehearsals are held at the North Glenmore Community Association in SW Calgary on Mondays from 7:30 until 9:30 from September until May. Additionally, we hold one or two Saturday workshops each fall and spring in preparation for our Christmas and Spring concerts. We also enjoy performing at Senior's residences prior to our main performances, and these usually take place on Mondays.
—We also love to travel to Europe every 3 to 5 years and more locally every year or two.
If you can play different music styles and support an enthusiastic group of choristers of all ages, you may be a great fit! ( Note, you don't have to have a Dutch background to join us, we are a group of many ethnicities).
Please send your resume and references, or your inquiries, care of Laurie, to:
[email protected]
Collaborative Pianist/Assistant Choir Director Needed - Contract Position
The Youth Singers of Calgary's KIDS & MUSIC Program is seeking a dynamic, energetic, talented and empathetic musician to accompany our Grade 2 program. This position has the potential to expand into a teaching role as well, for the right candidate. The successful candidate will work well as part of a dynamic and energetic team, understand that working with children means every lesson is a new adventure, and have as much fun as possible in every lesson.
Qualifications:
• Grade 10 RCM piano
• Excellent sight reader
• Strong improvisation skills
• Experience and aptitude for working with young children
• Comfortable singing and can model singing well - including harmonies
Responsibilities:
• Accompany and support all rehearsals, workshops and concerts for the Grade 2 KIDS & MUSIC class, and accompany a Grade 3 / 4 rehearsal weekly
• Support all four Kids & Music Groups (Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2) in our Christmas and Year-End recitals
• Have a general knowledge of the vocal as well as the piano music assigned, so they may support the children by singing as directed
• Be pleasant, kind, gentle, and caring around children
• Be prepared to substitute teach a class should the Director be ill or absent
Contract Commitment:
• Weekly class times: Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm and Saturdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Classes run until late April
• Choreo Workshops: Saturday afternoon workshops—February 8, March 8, April 12,
• Year End Presentation: April 26, 1pm - 4:30pm
All rehearsals take place at the ATCO Performing Arts Centre, 1371 Hastings Cres SE
To apply, please email a resume to [email protected].
Applications are open until the role is filled.
About the Youth Singers of Calgary:
Our Mission: To develop lifelong skills in leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and self-confidence through high-quality performing arts instruction and experiences in a safe and supported environment, where young people are given the opportunity to grow, express themselves, and develop their potential through singing, dancing, acting, and performing.
Our Vision: To be an innovative and inclusive performing arts company that fosters personal and artistic excellence, and elevates Calgary’s cultural fabric.
Our Core Values:
• Excellence
• Inclusion
• Performing
• Community
• Collaboration
Visit youthsingers.org to learn more!
Qualifications:
• Grade 10 RCM piano
• Excellent sight reader
• Strong improvisation skills
• Experience and aptitude for working with young children
• Comfortable singing and can model singing well - including harmonies
Responsibilities:
• Accompany and support all rehearsals, workshops and concerts for the Grade 2 KIDS & MUSIC class, and accompany a Grade 3 / 4 rehearsal weekly
• Support all four Kids & Music Groups (Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2) in our Christmas and Year-End recitals
• Have a general knowledge of the vocal as well as the piano music assigned, so they may support the children by singing as directed
• Be pleasant, kind, gentle, and caring around children
• Be prepared to substitute teach a class should the Director be ill or absent
Contract Commitment:
• Weekly class times: Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm and Saturdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Classes run until late April
• Choreo Workshops: Saturday afternoon workshops—February 8, March 8, April 12,
• Year End Presentation: April 26, 1pm - 4:30pm
All rehearsals take place at the ATCO Performing Arts Centre, 1371 Hastings Cres SE
To apply, please email a resume to [email protected].
Applications are open until the role is filled.
About the Youth Singers of Calgary:
Our Mission: To develop lifelong skills in leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and self-confidence through high-quality performing arts instruction and experiences in a safe and supported environment, where young people are given the opportunity to grow, express themselves, and develop their potential through singing, dancing, acting, and performing.
Our Vision: To be an innovative and inclusive performing arts company that fosters personal and artistic excellence, and elevates Calgary’s cultural fabric.
Our Core Values:
• Excellence
• Inclusion
• Performing
• Community
• Collaboration
Visit youthsingers.org to learn more!
JOB POSTING: Operations Manager
The Korora Choir Association is currently accepting applications for the position of Operations Manager. Reporting to our Executive Director, the role of Operations Manager is a full-time position with responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Korora Choirs as well as concert and tour production. This position is a hybrid role, with most of the work being performed remotely but with some on-site work required for choir events like open rehearsals, auditions, and concerts.
The ideal candidate for this position has exceptional organizational skills and is a self-directed worker. An excellent opportunity for an early- to mid-career arts administrator, the Operations Manager role will provide the opportunity to work closely with Korora Choirs’ world-class staff to continue developing a strong and innovative program. The candidate must be passionate about the role of the arts in building community. The Operations Manager will be responsible for supporting and growing Korora Choirs’ program offerings. A qualified candidate will be calm under pressure, good with people, and able to strategize and prioritize their tasks in a busy environment.
About Korora Choirs
The Korora Choir Association is a community-based nonprofit organization in Edmonton, Alberta, which grows community and artistic expression in people of all ages through excellence-driven choral music education and performance opportunities. Committed to equity practices, the Korora Choir Association values diversity and inclusion as essential to a rich artistic experience for members and audiences.
In its twenty-eight years, the Korora Choirs family has grown from a single youth choir to a family of seven choirs for singers of all ages, with over 340 members in the current season.
To learn more about Korora Choirs and our work, please visit kororachoirs.ca.
Job Responsibilities
The Operations Manager is responsible for the following;
• Managing new and returning members of the organization, using an online membership management platform, including some management of membership fee payment
• Handling and directing communications from the public and from choir membership
• Liaising with the public and artistic staff regarding performance requests
• Coordinating logistics for concerts, tours, and other events presented by the organization
• Booking rehearsal and concert venues
• In cooperation with the Social Media & Promotions Coordinator, promote choirs, choir events, and choir tours
• Serving as a front-line ambassador in working with key volunteers and with members
• Assisting with project and foundation grant applications as required
• Providing administrative support for fundraising efforts and fund development strategy
• Monitoring systems of management and evaluating the effectiveness of processes
• Contributing to work on operational policy by documenting processes and evaluating proposed and approved policies in practice
• Providing regular reports to the Executive and Artistic Directors as required
• Assisting with movement/lifting of equipment/furniture on-site (approx. 25 lbs)
• Some evening and weekend commitments are required due to the nature of a performing arts organization’s work.
Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree in a related area of study (i.e. arts, music, administration) or equivalent experience
• A minimum of two years experience in a related field
• Familiarity with Google Drive is an asset
• Experience using a CRM platform or a membership management platform
• Ability to work independently and with good self-direction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence in balancing, prioritizing, and managing several areas of responsibility
• Interest and/or experience in choral music and/or performing arts is a plus
The employee must provide their own home office space, including phone and internet; Korora Choirs will provide a computer and any needed software, as well as a completed T2200 form (Conditions of Employment) annually, which will allow for certain tax deductions for use-of-home and other such employment-related expenses
Salary Range: $48,000-$53,000, commensurate with education level and experience
Start Date: June 2024
Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter to our executive director, Kathleen Luyk.
Applications should be sent by e-mail to [email protected].
The application deadline is May 20, 2024.
The Korora Choir Association is currently accepting applications for the position of Operations Manager. Reporting to our Executive Director, the role of Operations Manager is a full-time position with responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Korora Choirs as well as concert and tour production. This position is a hybrid role, with most of the work being performed remotely but with some on-site work required for choir events like open rehearsals, auditions, and concerts.
The ideal candidate for this position has exceptional organizational skills and is a self-directed worker. An excellent opportunity for an early- to mid-career arts administrator, the Operations Manager role will provide the opportunity to work closely with Korora Choirs’ world-class staff to continue developing a strong and innovative program. The candidate must be passionate about the role of the arts in building community. The Operations Manager will be responsible for supporting and growing Korora Choirs’ program offerings. A qualified candidate will be calm under pressure, good with people, and able to strategize and prioritize their tasks in a busy environment.
About Korora Choirs
The Korora Choir Association is a community-based nonprofit organization in Edmonton, Alberta, which grows community and artistic expression in people of all ages through excellence-driven choral music education and performance opportunities. Committed to equity practices, the Korora Choir Association values diversity and inclusion as essential to a rich artistic experience for members and audiences.
In its twenty-eight years, the Korora Choirs family has grown from a single youth choir to a family of seven choirs for singers of all ages, with over 340 members in the current season.
To learn more about Korora Choirs and our work, please visit kororachoirs.ca.
Job Responsibilities
The Operations Manager is responsible for the following;
• Managing new and returning members of the organization, using an online membership management platform, including some management of membership fee payment
• Handling and directing communications from the public and from choir membership
• Liaising with the public and artistic staff regarding performance requests
• Coordinating logistics for concerts, tours, and other events presented by the organization
• Booking rehearsal and concert venues
• In cooperation with the Social Media & Promotions Coordinator, promote choirs, choir events, and choir tours
• Serving as a front-line ambassador in working with key volunteers and with members
• Assisting with project and foundation grant applications as required
• Providing administrative support for fundraising efforts and fund development strategy
• Monitoring systems of management and evaluating the effectiveness of processes
• Contributing to work on operational policy by documenting processes and evaluating proposed and approved policies in practice
• Providing regular reports to the Executive and Artistic Directors as required
• Assisting with movement/lifting of equipment/furniture on-site (approx. 25 lbs)
• Some evening and weekend commitments are required due to the nature of a performing arts organization’s work.
Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree in a related area of study (i.e. arts, music, administration) or equivalent experience
• A minimum of two years experience in a related field
• Familiarity with Google Drive is an asset
• Experience using a CRM platform or a membership management platform
• Ability to work independently and with good self-direction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence in balancing, prioritizing, and managing several areas of responsibility
• Interest and/or experience in choral music and/or performing arts is a plus
The employee must provide their own home office space, including phone and internet; Korora Choirs will provide a computer and any needed software, as well as a completed T2200 form (Conditions of Employment) annually, which will allow for certain tax deductions for use-of-home and other such employment-related expenses
Salary Range: $48,000-$53,000, commensurate with education level and experience
Start Date: June 2024
Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter to our executive director, Kathleen Luyk.
Applications should be sent by e-mail to [email protected].
The application deadline is May 20, 2024.
