Opus 118 Harlem School of Music provides high-quality music instruction in an environment that nurtures excellence and creativity. Students in the East Harlem community are served with in-school, tuition-free weekly group violin instruction and subsidized afterschool private instruction for violin, viola, cello, guitar, and piano.

Opus 118 was founded by the now-legendary Roberta Guaspari, whose fight for in-school music programs in East Harlem became the subject of a documentary (Small Wonders) and a feature film (Music from the Heart).  Roberta continues to work in East Harlem Schools while actively training the next generation of teachers for Opus 118.

The Managing Director is an accomplished leader with 5+ years in nonprofit management, with experience in fundraising, board development, financial oversight, and implementation of arts education programming. The Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the organization, including marketing and fundraising, and guides the development and implementation of programs with area schools and families.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate is passionate about the Opus 118 mission, a self-starter, organized, creative, flexible, and able to advance work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills are a must, both in written and oral formats. A bachelor’s degree is required (MA a plus) and 5+ years’ experience in a community music school and/or New York City public schools preferred. Music background is important, as is experience in an arts/education environment. Computer literacy: Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and non-profit databases. Social media savvy is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

General Management & Operations:

• Collaborate with the Co-Founder and Artistic Director, the Board of Directors, and other faculty and staff to implement strategic objectives and the daily operations of the organization
• Serve as the key business agent of the organization
• Maintain clear, timely and customer service focused communication with faculty, parents, school administration, and staff
• Respond to customer service needs and/or concerns
• Manage a full-time Program Coordinator, part-time Bookkeeper, and a roster of part-time faculty
• Communicate regularly with the Board of Directors and cultivate new board relationships

Finance & Fundraising:

• Manage the day-to-day accounting and reporting functions of the organization
• Develop the annual budget, perform regular financial analysis, and manage the cash flow
• Oversee and manage vendors and payees
• Manage the payroll and HR functions, including hiring and onboarding of faculty
• Oversee annual independent audit
• Provide financial reports to the Board of Directors
• Identify and pursue new funding sources
• Nurture and cultivate relationships with current and potential funders

Programming & Community Engagement:

• Develop and nurture relationships with area schools
• Negotiate new service agreements for in-school partnership
• Market after-school programs to parents and prospective adult students
• Oversee yearly registration process
• Work with Faculty to create a master schedule for weekly and/or special events
• Work with Faculty to recruit for and advance the interns/teacher training program
• Provide support for arrangements and issues regarding teaching venues
• Engage with other community organizations and nurture collaborative relationships

Email a cover letter along with your resume and salary requirements to jobs@opus118.org.
Subject line should read: Managing Director