Job Opportunity

KCDA Friends:

Please see the job posting below.  Please forward any questions to:

Elven Hickmon, Business Manager

Office: (816) 659-7899

Cell: (816) 286-3413

businessmgr@performoutkc.org

www.performoutkc.org

Dustin Cates
Webmaster KCDA

PERFORMOUTKC INC. • PO Box 30032 • Kansas City, MO 64112 • 816-659-7899

JOB TITLE:                     Artistic Director

REPORTS TO:                 Board of Directors

COMPENSATION:         Paid position in addition to paid travel expenses to annual GALA Choruses director retreats and leadership conferences for training and development.

HOURS:                        Flexible: Typically 10 hours per week, with increased hours during pre-performance weeks. Work hours include the 2 hour weekly rehearsal.

BACKGROUND:            PerformOUTKC, Kansas City’s first and only youth choral theater program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer youth and their straight allies. Our programs have incorporated vocal music, original poetry and readings, instrumental music, dance, and an original play. PerformOUTKC has performed at community festivals and local schools, and has collaborated with the Mid-America Freedom Band and the Heartland Men’s Chorus, inspiring, challenging and encouraging its audiences. So come be a part of it all!

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.       Implements the mission and vision of PerformOUTKC and works closely with the Board of Directors to support and promote the mission and vision.

• Creates a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all youth.
• Responsible for the musical and artistic decisions of the group.
• Develops performances incorporating a variety of performing arts corresponding with the needs and abilities of the youth of PerformOUTKC.
• Provides motivation for youth to join and maintain their membership in PerformOUTKC.
• Grows the organization quality of performances and the number of youth.

• Seeks opportunities for the young people to share their stories with others in a creative, inspiring and effective manner. 

2.       Plans, designs, organize and present a minimum of 2 major performances and 6 community performances annually.

• Conducts/directs the group in both musical and theatrical performances.
• Selects music and guides members in creating materials that support the mission and vision of the organization.
• Collaborate with Associate Artistic Director on theater arts; work with choreographer on dance performance and partner with poetry coach on spoken word performance.
• Reaches out to diverse audiences. 

3.       Collaborates with the Board of Directors.

• Formulates, implements and monitors annual and long range plans, goals, and objectives for the Group.

• Implements direction and policies for the group in collaboration with Business Manager.
• Attends monthly Board of Directors meetings and retreats. Prepares and submits an Artistic Director’s Report to the board on progress, process and initiatives, etc.
• Coordinate with Board of Directors on performance production and

provide input on performance evaluation.

• Develops the content of performance programs in coordination with Board of Directors and presents an annual plan which fulfills all segments of the mission statement.
• Works with the Business Manager to provide an annual artistic budget proposal to the Board of Directors.
• Provides input to the Business Manager on marketing concepts and media strategies for performances.
• Engage in open and effective communication through email or telephone correspondence to accomplish the above and related tasks.
• Attends and actively participates in fundraising and social networking events 

4.       Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Music. A combination of education and/or comparable work experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Make reasonable efforts to represent POKC within relevant organizations such as GALA, ACDA and/or Chorus America
• Commitment to supporting the growth and empowerment of the youth in PerformOUTKC.
• Experience in conducting choirs or directing musical theater productions.
• Experience in planning and implementing performances, including creative programming skills.
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and supervise youth.
• Excellent problem solving skills, written and oral communication skills, collaborative skills, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet schedules, time lines and budgets

revised as of 3/28/2013