ABOUT ACF AND THIS ROLE

ACF supports and advocates for individuals and groups creating music today by demonstrating the vitality and relevance of their art. We connect artists with collaborators, organizations, audiences, and resources. Through storytelling, publications, recordings, hosted gatherings, and industry leadership, we activate equitable opportunities for artists. We provide direct funding and mentorship to a broad and diverse field of music creators, highlighting those who have been historically excluded from participation.

Our commitment to being a racially equitable organization guides us and our work. The ACF Board and staff engage in continued intentional learning about / practicing principles of anti-racism, and we support an ecosystem that is equitable as well as inclusive. To this end, we strive to build a community with racial equity at the center. We seek to attract candidates with similar priorities and strongly encourage individuals who identify as BIPOC and/or other underrepresented identities to apply. (Please click here to read our statement of commitment to racial equity.) 

Currently, ACF is in its second year of a five-year ambitious strategic plan. We are focused on establishing ourselves as the premier national organization for advocacy and support for music creators. The success of the plan relies on the creation, testing, and implementation of programs and communications consistent with this strategy and our equity values. The position of Managing Director was recently created to focus on the effectiveness of the organization’s internal operations. The Director of Operations will be an important collaborator with the Managing Director, managing the training, workflow, and technology solutions for cultural equity and optimal participation.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Operations and Special Projects manages the organization’s internal operating activities and systems including event production, internal communication platforms, database, IT, and consultant and vendor contracts. Reporting to the Managing Director, this position helps to ensure effective systems and the related communications of these systems for optimal internal workflow and execution.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Production

• Oversee ACF-produced events such as virtual town halls, study groups, and roundtables and support co-productions with ensembles, presenters, and venues.
• Manage event production and coordinate between project lead, participants, tech support, and space; includes event registration, contracts, ASL requests.
• Coordinate materials, travel, space, food, and other needs for board events in collaboration with Executive Assistant and Director of Development.

Systems Administration

• Manage administrative and technology infrastructure, processes, and policies to ensure a high-functioning, effective organization; includes email/calendar systems (currently Microsoft Office and Google), technology support (currently Syand), phones (currently digium), technology cycles, and shared space oversight.
• Supervise all contract creation and execution; serve as staff liaison with legal support.
• Maintain an organized system for accurate electronic record keeping including server best practices and any third-party storage use.
• Oversee staff training and use of database and email systems (Salesforce and Mail Chimp): ensure cultural integration of shared systems with training, ongoing data hygiene, and clear application of data.

Human Resources

• Work with MD to manage aspects of ACF’s human resources such Employee Policy Handbook and onboarding/offboarding of staff.
• ADA and Access Coordination: Oversee organizational execution of existing plan, annually revise, and facilitate any relevant staff training.
• Cultivate an equitable culture organizing brown bag lunches, special activities, and feedback opportunities.

Possible additional responsibilities as requested.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

An ideal candidate is enthusiastic about ACF’s mission and supporting music creators. They are committed to racial equity and share the organization’s values of leadership, anti-racism, courage, support, and curiosity. The successful candidate must be highly organized, proactive, and able to reprioritize when needed. They have at least 3-5 years managing events and are comfortable creating and overseeing a production schedule, delegating tasks, and working with contracts. Experience with Microsoft office and digital platforms a must; knowledge of Salesforce a plus. We seek candidates interested in organizational culture and workflow solutions that are inclusive of different perspectives and preferences.

We recognize that sometimes qualified candidates are not sure if they meet expectations and strongly encourage you to apply if the position excites you. 

A national organization, we value the opportunity to be based in Minnesota, where most of the staff lives, so we invite applicants outside the area to apply only if they are willing to relocate to or near St. Paul, Minnesota (when it is safe to do so). ACF is able to offer a modest moving package. (Read more about the beautiful landscape and offerings of Minnesota – it’s more than snow!) Presence in the ACF office is encouraged to foster team relationships and communication. Onsite presence at in-person events is expected. During Covid, we are open to each individual’s preferred in-person/remote work setting. Minimal travel is expected.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary for this full-time, exempt position is $65,000/year plus a competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) retirement matching plan and pre-tax transportation program. We value the artistic and other life activities of our staff and welcome flexible remote and work hours.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. 

HOW TO APPLY
Submit resume and cover letter describing why you are interested in this role at ACF on SmartRecruiters.com.
Please only contact ACF if you have difficulty with submitting your information.

Position is open until filled. Applications received by June 10, 2022 will be reviewed first.
Three references will be requested from those invited to interview.