[NEohioPAL] Apollos Fire General Manager Search

[Sarah Kovach]

Position Opening:                                                                     July 18, 2012
General Manager 
 
 
Organization

Apollo’s Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, is an internationally recognized touring ensemble with a thriving subscription series in Cleveland and Akron.  Hailed as “the U.S.A.’s hottest baroque band” (Classical Music Magazine, UK), the ensemble celebrated its 20th anniversary season this year.  Apollo’s Fire has performed to sold-out houses at major halls in European capitals, as well as the U.S. and Canada.  The ensemble performs a series of 6 subscription programs with multiple performances of each program in venues throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as summer countryside concerts in rustic venues.  
 
Performing on period instruments under the leadership of Music Director Jeannette Sorrell, the ensemble has been praised for “forging a vibrant, life-affirming approach to the re-making of early music” (BBC Magazine).   The ensemble records for British label AVIE RECORDS and has released 17 commercial CD recordings, with the last two reaching the Top 10 on the classical Billboard chart.   AF maintains a suite of offices at the historic Rockefeller Building in Cleveland Heights.  The organization has a Board of 22 and an administration of four full-time and seven part-time staff members.


Job Description


The General Manager serves as the leader of the staff and the head of all administrative operations.  The GM reports to the Board of Directors and works in close consultation with the Music Director.  He/she is responsible for the smooth execution of all Apollo’s Fire general office/financial affairs and for the operational and financial success of local subscription concerts, outreach concerts, national and international tours, and CD sales.  He/she also serves as a booking representative for Apollo’s Fire, selling tour programs for regional, national and international tours.  The GM collaborates with the Development Director to maximize contributed income (grants and donations) and to facilitate the work of the Board.  Along with the Music Director and the Development Director, the GM plays a key role at Board meetings.   Responsibilities include:
 
(a) Administration: providing organizational leadership to staff, including running staff meetings, administering policies, and overseeing general office operations, including insurance policies, rental contracts, etc.; overseeing the Finance Manager in monitoring of expenses, preparation of finance reports and payment of bills; collaborating with the Music Director and Finance Manager in preparation of the institutional budget;
 
(b) Artistic Operations:  In consultation with the Music Director, preparing concert budgets, booking and contracting guest artists, and arranging for local and national radio broadcasts; serving as liaison with AF’s commercial record label, based in the U.K.; overseeing the Operations Coordinator and Production Manager in travel and accommodation arrangements for musicians, booking of local venues, and coordination of venue logistics.
 
(c) Tour Management:  booking paid regional, national and international tour engagements, working in consultation with the Music Director as well as with AF’s European agent in London and U.S. agent in California; analyzing potential touring expenses and preparing fee quotes; contacting potential buyers, negotiating fees, and preparing tour contracts; arranging travel and accommodations with the assistance of the Operations Coordinator.  The GM will sometimes travel with the ensemble on tour.
 
Salary
 
Commensurate with experience.  This is a full-time position with health-care benefits and optional 403(b) plan.
 
Qualifications


	* Eight to twenty years experience in arts management, preferably with a professional touring and recording ensemble; experience in booking ensembles for tours strongly preferred;
	* Some background in classical music;
	* Demonstrated success in staff leadership and working with a Board in the arts;
	* Excellent interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing;
	* Proven facility with budgeting/fiscal management using Excel spreadsheets with complex variables and QuickBooks; a high level of professionalism, accuracy and attention to detail, passion for the arts, and dedication to high artistic standards;
	* Fluency in French or German is desirable;
	* A car and valid driver's license are required. 

Deadline:  August 15 or until filled.

To apply
 
Please send resumé, cover letter, and names of current references to:

Search at apollosfire.org
Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra
3091 Mayfield Rd., Suite 217
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
www.apollosfire.org
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