Executive Director

The Alexandria Choral Society (ACS) invites qualified applicants to apply for the part-time contract position of Executive Director commencing with our 2025-2026 season starting in July 2025. For full consideration, applications should be submitted no later than Monday, July 7, 2025.

ABOUT ALEXANDRIA CHORAL SOCIETY

Since its founding in 1970, ACS has delighted audiences year in and year out through its mission to enhance the cultural life of the city of Alexandria by presenting diverse and engaging vocal music programs at the highest artistic level. For more than half a century, ACS has enriched the Alexandria, Virginia community with a broad spectrum of choral works, from the Renaissance to modern American composers, from small chamber pieces to major works for chorus and orchestra, and from a great variety of musical cultures. With thoughtful programming, including several world premieres, ACS is expanding the choral repertoire. ACS is an auditioned choir that currently has over 80 singers, and Pro Coro Alexandria (PCA), our auditioned chamber choir, consists of 20 singers from the larger ensemble.

ACS strives to be an accessible organization that represents the diverse culture of Alexandria. We are passionate about fostering an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity and equity for our singers, audiences, partners, and broader community. We believe that organizational commitment to diversity in age, race, ethnicity, religion, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, creed, and perspective is essential and our ability to remain relevant and successfully produce and share our work rests on this understanding.

Our programs, performances, and membership are open to any and all who care to participate. It is our goal to provide opportunities for collaboration, input, and enjoyment for people across Alexandria and the D.C. region.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Executive Director is appointed by and reports to the Board of Directors of ACS. The Executive Director will be responsible for conducting the administrative and logistical business of ACS, working closely with the Artistic Director and the Board of Directors to carry out the mission of ACS. The Executive Director will work an average of 15-20 hours a week on a biennial contract basis from July to June, and report to the Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate will have previous membership in a choral or other performing arts organization, and experience in arts management and/or nonprofit Board leadership. The Executive Director should be a self-starter who is detail-oriented, organized, and excels at task management.

The Executive Director will need to be available during business hours on a part-time basis to conduct regular business of ACS, including but not limited to: contacting and meeting vendors, purchasing or picking up goods or services, attending community meetings, and fundraising. Attendance at scheduled night and weekend events will be required for activities, including but not limited to: dress rehearsals, performances, Board meetings, and community events, as directed by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director should have reliable transportation to attend to required activities and transport ACS property, when necessary for events.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

Specifically, the Executive Director will have the following responsibilities:

• Represent the executive and administrative leadership for ACS and PCA;
• Negotiate, manage, and/or execute contracts on behalf of ACS with other organizations, performance spaces, vendors, musicians, etc., under direction of the Board of Directors and Artistic Director, as applicable;
• Conduct day-to-day business on behalf of ACS;
• Act as the primary conduit for those wishing to communicate with the organization by monitoring and responding to incoming email, mail, and phone calls;
• Coordinate functional activities of the organization to ensure that all timelines are maintained and deadlines met;
• Implement accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) goals and initiatives, in line with ACS’s policy, and as approved by the Board of Directors;
• Work with the Board of Directors to enhance the visibility of ACS in the community;
• Serve as an active, advisory, non-voting member of the Board;
• Coordinate participation in publicity, development, and administrative activities, as appropriate, with the Board of Directors and Artistic Director;
• Be reasonably available for press interviews and similar publicity events;
• Be reasonably available for large-donor meetings and similar development events;
• Manage all logistics associated with the in-person box office at all performances;
• Secure new, sustainable, revenue streams (corporate sponsorships, outside donors, new grants, additional programming, etc.);
• Ensure that strategic and long-term goals continue to be met;
• Evaluate and monitor all programs to ensure they meet the needs of members; and
• Perform other professional services as directed by the Board of Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing an arts or other nonprofit organization, or equivalent education;
• Proficiency with Gmail and Google Drive, including docs and forms;
• Ability to juggle multiple projects, work efficiently, and meet deadlines;
• Strong administrative and organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in vendor negotiations;
• Proven ability to take initiative;
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills;
• Comfort with public speaking, professional networking, and representing the organization at community meetings;
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with Board of Directors, member singers, contracted Artistic Director, contracted Accompanist, patrons and donors, vendors, and community leaders;
• Demonstrated ability to understand and become conversant with arts management issues, such as but not limited to, patron/audience development, donor relations and stewardship, and grant writing;
• Part-time availability during business hours;
• Availability for scheduled night and weekend events;
• Reliable transportation;
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous membership in a performing arts organization, preferably choral;
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• Accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) training;
• Experience with mass email platforms, CRM software, finance/budget software, graphic design, and/or web publishing a plus

COMPENSATION

The part-time position is paid on contract. The annual compensation is $15,000 - $18,000.

Workload varies from week to week, but averages about 15-20 hours per week.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please submit the following materials to no later than Monday, July 7, 2025, for full consideration. Please include your full name in the subject line of the email and submit the following:

• Your résumé with most current contact information

• A cover letter describing your qualifications for the position

• Names and contact information for three professional references

Selected candidates will be scheduled to have an interview with the Search

Committee in early July 2025. The Search Committee intends to officially select the chosen candidate no later than July 31, 2025.

If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please email .

ACS is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. ACS does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Upon applying, applicants certify that the facts set forth in their submitted materials are true and complete to the best of their knowledge. Applicants authorize Alexandria Choral Society to verify their accuracy and to obtain reference information on work performance. Applicants understand that neither the submission of materials for application nor any other part of their consideration for contracted agreement establishes any obligation for Alexandria Choral Society to contract them. Alexandria Choral Society reserves the right to conduct background checks, including but not limited to, criminal or financial history. If contracted, it is understood that the Board of Directors, at its sole discretion, may terminate a contract. If hired, it is understood that reporting of income and payment of taxes is the Executive Director’s sole responsibility.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15,000.00 - $18,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person