OYC is a multicultural music education and performance program for youth that fosters talent, confidence and community. Founded in 1974, OYC serves hundreds of children and youth each year in chorus programs in school and community sites.
Responsible to the Board of Directors, OYC's Executive Director will be charged with advancing and managing the leadership capabilities of the organization and its staff; fund development and funder relations; program mentoring; community and institutional relations; finance and budgeting; administrative and HR functions; organizational growth and visibility; and Board development. The ED must have both a desire and the expertise to be the organization’s main fundraiser for a budget of $400,000. A musical background and strong belief in the value of music/arts education in the schools is highly desired.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include generous medical, dental, vision coverage and vacation.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and committed to fostering diversity in its staff; people of color encouraged to apply.
Click here for full job description. Send cover letter, resume, three references and 2-3pp original writing sample (e.g., grant application) to eileen@oaklandyouthchorus.org or mail to:
Eileen Hansen
Oakland Youth Chorus
685 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
No phone calls or faxes please.
Posted 01/19/12
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, as received.
Projected hire date: 03/30/12
Register Now for OYC's Winter SessionsOYC's winter session for afterschool chorus classes in Oakland and Alameda begin in January and early February.
Check out our "Join the Fun" section and find the chorus class that's right for you.
For the Winter and Spring sessions, OYC offers afterschool classes for grades K-5 at several Oakland and Alameda schools, as well as daytime classes in Oakland and Alameda for East Bay homeschooled students. In addition, we have an All-City Miracle Chorus that meets on-site in Oakland to serve those students who do not have OYC at their individual school.
Middle School and High School singers should contact Artistic and Education Director, La Nell Martin, at 510-287-9700 to schedule an audition in January before the Concert Chorus session gets underway in February. OYC's Concert Chorus goes to Las Vegas in the spring to compete at The Heritage Festival, so enroll now to be a part of this dynamic chorus!
Special Performance on January 27, 2012! OYC's Middle School Magic singers join Maestro Michael Morgan, the Oakland East Bay Symphony and Lynne Morrow and Oakland Symphony Chorus at the Paramount Theatre on January 27 at 8pm for Carmina Burana. Tickets and Info:
http://www.oebs.org/page/january27.htm
Come out and support OYC this month!
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