Join Team MFE
Music for Everyone exists to cultivate the power of music as an educational, community building and public health tool to transform lives, schools, and communities in Lancaster County. Since our organization’s founding in 2006, MFE’s impact on the role that music plays in Lancaster County has been significant.
To date MFE has:
Music For Everyone is currently hiring for a Director of Operations
The Director of Operations is responsible for making decisions for operational activities and set goals for the organization. They are responsible for planning and monitoring the day-to-day running of the organization and its business to ensure objectives and goals are met, supervising staff and contracted employees and providing constructive feedback.
Responsibilities include:
Manage relationships with organization staff and faculty, community partners, school administration and investors.
Oversee all aspects of grants administration
Collaborate with organization staff in the monitoring of existing programs and the development of new programs.
Manage the financial statements, participate in the budgeting process of the organization; produce financial reports for board of directors and executive director; process payroll and invoices.
Oversee organization staff and faculty, ensuring all programs are efficient and effective
Maintain relationships with musicians and artists. Manage all aspects of recruiting, booking and payments.
Manage vendor and business relationships, such as printing, merchandise and instrument acquisition.
Liaise with leadership to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals and budgets
Plan and monitor the day-to-day operation of business to ensure smooth progress
Supervise staff from different programs and services and provide constructive feedback while setting a positive and confident leadership example
Regularly evaluate the efficiency of organization procedures according to organizational objectives and implement improvements
Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to meet revenue goals and manage expenses.
Revise and/or formulate policies and promote their implementation
Evaluate overall organization and program performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
Ensure that the organization complies with legal and established industry regulations
Champion the mission of the organization, representing the organization in the community.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff
Oversees the daily workflow of the organization
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
Required Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Education and Experience
Experience in Operations/Management
Financial Background
CRM software helpful
Website Management
Familiarity with Lancaster city and county, helpful
Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
Familiarity of music industry and musicianship a plus
Other Responsibilities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Our organization is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
The mission of Music for Everyone is to cultivate the power of music as an educational and community well-being tool to transform lives in Lancaster County.
For more information visit: www.musicforeveryone.org
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