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FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">July 18, 2012</SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Perpetua Titling MT'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-VARIANT: small-caps; FONT-FAMILY: 'Perpetua Titling MT'; LETTER-SPACING: 0.5pt; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">General Manager </SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Perpetua Titling MT'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div></DIV>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Organization</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Apollo’s Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, is an internationally recognized touring ensemble with a thriving subscription series in Cleveland and Akron.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Hailed as “the U.S.A.’s hottest baroque band” (Classical Music Magazine, UK), the ensemble celebrated its 20<SUP>th</SUP> anniversary season this year.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Apollo’s Fire has performed to sold-out houses at major halls in European capitals, as well as the U.S. and Canada.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>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.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">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). <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>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. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>AF maintains a suite of offices at the historic Rockefeller Building in Cleveland Heights.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The organization has a Board of 22 and an administration of four full-time and seven part-time staff members.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><BR style="mso-special-character:
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Job Description</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">The General Manager serves as the leader of the staff and the head of all administrative operations.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The GM reports to the Board of Directors and works in close consultation with the Music Director.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>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. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He/she also serves as a booking representative for Apollo’s Fire, selling tour programs for regional, national and international tours. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The GM collaborates with the Development Director to maximize contributed
income (grants and donations) and to facilitate the work of the Board.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Along with the Music Director and the Development Director, the GM plays a key role at Board meetings.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Responsibilities include:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">(a) <U>Administration</U>: 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;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">(b) <U>Artistic Operations:</U><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">(c) <U>Tour Management</U>:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>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. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The GM will sometimes travel with the ensemble on tour.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Salary</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Commensurate with experience.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This is a full-time position with health-care benefits and optional 403(b) plan.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Qualifications</SPAN></U></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
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<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Eight to twenty years experience in arts management, preferably with a professional touring and recording ensemble; experience in booking ensembles for tours strongly preferred;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Some background in classical music;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Demonstrated success in staff leadership and working with a Board in the arts;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Excellent interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">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;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Fluency in French or German is desirable;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><BR>Deadline:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>August 15 or until filled.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Please send resumé, cover letter, and names of current references to:<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><BR>Search@apollosfire.org<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">3091 Mayfield Rd., Suite 217<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Cleveland Heights, OH 44118<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><A href="http://www.apollosfire.org/"><FONT color=#800080>www.apollosfire.org</FONT></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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