Director of Development (full time, exempt position)
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
On occasion there will be additional CCW events that may take place outside standard business hours.
Our office currently works a hybrid schedule, with staff working from home Mondays and Fridays and working from the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This may change over time to accommodate business needs.
ABOUT CHILDREN’S CHORUS OF WASHINGTON:
Children’s Chorus of Washington (CCW), now in its 28th season, nurtures artistic excellence and empowers young singers by celebrating our shared humanity and the value of every voice. CCW is actively pursuing its vision of a chorus that represents the racial, cultural, and economic diversity of the Greater Washington community, making its outstanding program accessible to children and youth of all backgrounds. We focus on cultivating an inclusive and welcoming environment in which singers from across the DMV area may experience a transformative music education, and world-class singing opportunities. Celebrated as the premier youth chorus in the nation’s capital, our 240+ singers range in age from 6 - 18. They regularly perform in DC’s most prestigious venues, and tour across the world.
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
With the expansion of our operations to two rehearsal sites in Washington DC and corresponding increases in student numbers, CCW seeks a Director of Development to grow its fundraising capacity.
Overview:
The Director of Development will have responsibility for planning and implementing a comprehensive and strategic fundraising program which meets CCW’s goals for contributed income. The Director of Development will, in partnership with the Executive Director, steward existing relationships, while also identifying and cultivating new supporters of CCW’s mission.
The ideal candidate has experience managing a contributed revenue budget between $500k - $1 million. The candidate is collaborative, with an understanding of the particular needs of a youth-serving arts organization experiencing rapid growth.
The candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, time management, and communications skills, experience with event planning and demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm, and commitment to CCW’s mission.
They should have strong knowledge of current philanthropic best practices and a proven track record in fundraising from diverse sources.
Principal Responsibilities:
Contributed Revenue – 65%
Board and Staff Relations – 20%
Management and other duties as assigned– 15%
This position does not presently involve supervisory responsibilities. As noted above, CCW is currently experiencing rapid growth with the result that, over the medium term and depending on organizational needs, the role may expand to include supervision of an associate-level staff member.
In such case, the Director of Development would be expected to undertake the following additional responsibilities within the negotiated salary:
QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION:
The annual salary for this position is between $80,000 to $90,000, dependent on experience. CCW offers a competitive benefit package including a 401k match, health, vision, and dental insurance, generous PTO, and a flexible working schedule as needed.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, submit a letter of interest and resume, including two references, to Catherine Whitby at cwhitby@childrenschorusdc.org
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis, until the position is filled.
Children’s Chorus of Washington seeks to engage and retain a diverse workforce which represents the diversity of our city. CCW encourages all to apply and will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Operations Manager (full time, exempt position)
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
On occasion there will be additional CCW events that may take place outside standard business hours.
Our office currently works a hybrid schedule, with staff working from home Mondays and Fridays and working from the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. This may change over time to accommodate business needs.
ABOUT CHILDREN’S CHORUS OF WASHINGTON:
Children’s Chorus of Washington (CCW), now in its 28th season, nurtures artistic excellence and empowers young singers by celebrating our shared humanity and the value of every voice. CCW is actively pursuing its vision of a chorus that represents the racial, cultural, and economic diversity of the Greater Washington community, making its outstanding program accessible to children and youth of all backgrounds. We focus on cultivating an inclusive and welcoming environment in which singers from across the DMV area may experience a transformative music education, and world-class singing opportunities. Celebrated as the premier youth chorus in the nation’s capital, our 240+ singers range in age from 6 - 18. They regularly perform in DC’s most prestigious venues, and tour across the world.
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
With the expansion of our operations to two rehearsal sites in Washington DC and corresponding increases in student numbers, CCW seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily activities at its Northwest Washington head office.
The successful candidate will have the ability to learn new things quickly, have outstanding attention to detail and be an enthusiastic supporter of CCW’s mission to bring choral education to any young person who wants it, irrespective of background or prior experience.
Prior experience in an arts environment is preferred but not essential, however office experience commensurate with salary is required.
Principal Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
General operations (including program operations) – 40%
Financial operations - 30%
Facilities management – 10%
Human resources – 20%
QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION:
The annual salary for this position is $55,000. CCW offers a competitive benefit package including a 401k match, health, vision, and dental insurance, generous PTO, and a flexible working schedule as needed.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration submit a letter of interest and resume, including two references, to Catherine Whitby at cwhitby@childrenschorusdc.org
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis, until the position is filled.
Children’s Chorus of Washington seeks to engage and retain a diverse workforce which represents the diversity of our city. CCW encourages all to apply and will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Rehearsal Assistant
Reports to: Program Manager
Hours: Multiple weekly times available during active educational calendar (September - May):
Sundays at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW) - 12:45PM - 7:45PM
Tuesdays at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW) - 4:15PM - 9:15PM
Wednesdays at St. Matthew Lutheran Church (222 M Street SW) - 3:45PM - 7:45PM
Thursday at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW) - 4:15PM - 7:15PM
On occasion there will be additional CCW events including self produced performances, private bookings, retreats, auditions and tours.
Interested candidates should indicate how many of these weekly sessions they are available for. We are open to candidates who can only accommodate 1 or 2 days per week, but welcome applicants who are available for 3 or 4.
ABOUT CHILDREN’S CHORUS OF WASHINGTON:
Children’s Chorus of Washington (CCW), now in its 28th season, nurtures artistic excellence and empowers young singers by celebrating our shared humanity and the value of every voice. CCW is actively pursuing its vision of a chorus that represents the racial, cultural, and economic diversity of the Greater Washington community, making its outstanding program accessible to children and youth of all backgrounds. We focus on cultivating an inclusive and welcoming environment in which singers from across the DMV area may experience a transformative music education, and world-class singing opportunities. Celebrated as the premier youth chorus in the nation’s capital, our 200+ singers ranging in age from 6 - 18, regularly perform in DC’s most prestigious venues, and tour across the world.
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Rehearsal Assistant is the first point of contact for participating singers and their parents. They will be a key relationship builder, and connection between staff and singers. The Rehearsal Assistant will provide on-site support before, during, and after rehearsals, retreats, and self-produced concerts. This role will report to the Program Manager, and has responsibility for reporting rehearsal updates to the Program Manager, communicating about processes that need to be altered, and any feedback from parents and singers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION:
This role is offered on an hourly basis at a rate of $20/hour.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration submit a letter of interest and resume, including two references, to Megan Ortman at program@childrenschorusdc.org
The intended start date for the role is late May/early June 2024 for a period of training in advance of the 2024-25 season in September. Regular engagement will begin in September 2024.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis.
Children’s Chorus of Washington seeks to engage and retain a diverse workforce which represents the diversity of our city. CCW encourages all to apply and will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
CCW is always searching for new volunteers to help with our general operations. Fill out the form below to register your interest.