Executive Director

POSITION TITLE: Executive Director REPORTS TO: FRIENDS Board of Directors

POSITION SUMMARY: Executive Director provides vision, direction and strategic leadership for FRIENDS of the Minnesota Orchestra, whose mission is to serve as a community partner to the Orchestra, creating and producing music learning opportunities for children and families. Programs include: Kinder Konzerts in Orchestra Hall (now in its 48th year); Kinder Konzerts on the Road, an in-school 2-6 day residency for pre-K, K, first and second grades tying music to literacy and other core subjects; Kinder Konzerts Out and About for preschools and libraries. The ACCENT program is an "up close and personal" evening with member(s) of the Minnesota Orchestra.

The Executive Director shall oversee staff and programs while collaborating with FRIENDS Board of Directors and must demonstrate strong skills in administrative leadership, human resources/staff management, event planning and implementation, financial management, program management, computer literacy, communication, marketing and technical proficiency.

STATUS: Exempt, Part-time, role anticipated to require approximately 25 hours per week. Actual hours may vary based on organizational needs and seasonal demands.

SALARY: $45,000-50,000

LOCATION: Hybrid, Primarily Onsite. Minneapolis-based.

Required Duties:

LEADERSHIP and HUMAN RESOURCES

• Direct day-to-day operations and management of the FRIENDS office including supervision of staff and independent contractors.
• Support and collaborate with the FRIENDS Board of Directors.
• Coordinate communication between staff, membership and volunteers to meet goals and implement policies.
• Provide continuity of leadership and maintain visibility to staff, membership and volunteers.
• Represent FRIENDS to the Minnesota Orchestral Association Board, staff and the community.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise FRIENDS staff in cooperation with the Human Resources Committee.
• Evaluate staff on an annual basis with direction of the Human Resources Committee.
• Oversee orientation, training and coordination of volunteers.
• Oversee the FRIENDS website and social media content for consistency, accuracy and alignment to the FRIENDS mission.

FUNDRAISING

• Provide support in planning and implementation of all fundraising activities, including events, the annual fund, and other campaigns such as GiveToTheMaxDay and year-end giving campaigns.
• Ensure the ongoing maintenance of the member and donor database for accuracy and completeness in partnership with the Data Management Director.
• Support the Membership Committee and direct activities to make sure membership renewal outreach communications are completed.
• Contribute to new and existing donor development efforts along with the Development Committee.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT and MARKETING

Provide program management and administrative leadership for various FRIENDS activities (music education, membership, communication, development programs and volunteer resources.)

• Provide support in the development and oversight of marketing plans and efforts.
• Provide support in the recruitment and retention efforts and specific membership efforts.
• Oversee annual review of programs for cost effectiveness, level of outreach, and substantive value to the FRIENDS mission statement and key priorities.

BUDGETING and FINANCE

• Assist with the development and monitoring of the organization's annual budget.
• Develop and manage the administrative budget.

Preferred Duties:

GRANT WRITING

• Build and maintain relationships with various grant giving entities and foundations.
• Research, write and submit grant proposals to secure funding.

IDEAL CANDIDATES QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent work experience; 4+ years administrative experience working with a non-profit organization with the ability to motivate and lead others; fundraising and budgeting experience; strong program management, organizational skills and marketing experience; superb written and verbal communication skills including management of an organization’s social media presence; ability to delegate responsibility effectively and work graciously with a diverse membership and volunteer population; strong technology skills including website, spreadsheet and database management. Grant writing experience is a plus.