Details
Posted : 08-Oct-24
Location : Texas
Type : Full Time
Salary : negotiable
Categories :
Executive Director / CEO
Salary Details :
Apply on the TCDA website,
Additional Information :
Telecommuting is allowed.
Texas Choral Directors Association (TCDA), a (c) nonprofit, seeks applications for the position of Executive Director (ED).
Reporting to the TCDA Executive Board, the Executive Director provides strategic leadership and oversees the daily operations of TCDA, the organization’s programs, full-time and contract staff, and financial management in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws.
The ED is responsible for fostering relationships with vendors and donors that promote the art and artistry of singing and support the pursuit of excellence within the choral music profession.
Critical skills include a comprehensive understanding of nonprofit association management, planning and leading an annual professional development conference, executive leadership, and daily operations.
The successful candidate possesses a combination of effective communication skills and visionary leadership. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is a constant within the organization, playing an essential role in building and maintaining institutional knowledge, management, and leadership of the organization.
Because board members rotate every two years, the Executive Director serves as a connecting thread for the organization, facilitating the onboarding and training of new board members and guiding board members to carry out their duties and expectations successfully, according to nonprofit procedures and policies.
The Executive Director will be crucial in working with the Board of Directors to guide the future of TCDA.
Timeline
Please see all the details on the TCDA website, applications through Oct. 31,
Review of applications will begin on November 1,
The TCDA Board expects to select an Executive Director Designate by December who will begin serving in the official capacity in January .
Minimum Qualifications
- Capability to work from home with office space and reliable Wi-Fi and cell service.
- Proficiency in Quickbooks or similar bookkeeping software, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and database management.
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations, including legal practices, IRS compliance, and financial accountability of a Board of Directors.
- Financial management skills with demonstrated successful experience managing organizational budgets.
- Valid Texas driver’s license.
- Can represent TCDA in a positive, professional manner.
- Familiarity with and / or interest in learning language and processes associated with activities related to choral music.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience with organizational software previously listed
- Strong communication skills with demonstrated examples
- Experience in Advancement and Development with demonstrated examples of establishing successful donor relationships to solicit sponsorships, scholarships, and major gifts
- Experience working cooperatively and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience managing multiple committees and programs simultaneously and in an organized manner
- Experience in planning and serving as the executive of a convention or major event
- Previous experience working with volunteers and a Board of Directors
- Strong work ethic and self-starter who can work non-traditional hours (including evenings, weekends, and holidays due to volunteer board availability)
- Possession of a computer or laptop designated for TCDA work that can manage multiple applications at once, including capabilities for virtual meetings using a webcam, microphone, and audio system
Physical Demands
- Lift, move, and organize boxes of approximately 20 lbs
- Maintain an organized storage room in a storage facility, including boxes of paper goods
- Transport boxes of materials for distances of approximately two or more city blocks using a two-wheel or pallet dolly
- Extended periods of standing and / or walking
Advanced Qualifications :
- High-level strategic thinking and planning skills, with the aptitude and skills to envision and lead TCDA’s future
- Collaborative leader with exceptional interpersonal skills
- A visionary with experience leading organizational change
Location and Travel
- This position is a work-from-home position
- The ED must be accessible to the TCDA PO box and storage facility
- The ED will meet in person with the full board several times throughout the year, per budgetary decisions
- Preparation for the annual summer convention traditionally takes place at a physical location in Austin, TX; however, this location is contingent upon convenient proximity to the successful candidate.
- Some local / regional travel is required, as well as occasional statewide travel. Required travel includes being present throughout TCDA’s annual Summer Convention, the Winter Conference, at least one HSLD location, and possibly 2-3 in-person board meetings, locations TBD.
About Texas Choral Directors Association Texas Choral Directors Association (TCDA), a (c) nonprofit, seeks applications for the position of Executive Director (ED).
Reporting to the TCDA Executive Board, the Executive Director provides strategic leadership and oversees the daily operations of TCDA, the organization’s programs, full-time and contract staff, and financial management in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws.
The ED is responsible for fostering relationships with vendors and donors that promote the art and artistry of singing and support the pursuit of excellence within the choral music profession.
Critical skills include a comprehensive understanding of nonprofit association management, planning and leading an annual professional development conference, executive leadership, and daily operations.
The successful candidate possesses a combination of effective communication skills and visionary leadership. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is a constant within the organization, playing an essential role in building and maintaining institutional knowledge, management, and leadership of the organization.
Because board members rotate every two years, the Executive Director... serves as a connecting thread for the organization, facilitating the onboarding and training of new board members and guiding board members to carry out their duties and expectations successfully, according to nonprofit procedures and policies.
The Executive Director will be crucial in working with the Board of Directors to guide the future of TCDA. TimelineReview of applications will begin on November 1, The TCDA Board expects to select an Executive Director Designate by December who will begin serving in the official capacity in January . Show more Show less