GMCLA Job Opportunities - GMCLA - Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles

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Administrative Manager

About GMCLA

Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles has continued to garner acclaim for artistic excellence while remaining deeply rooted in service to the Los Angeles community and beyond by promoting civil rights, tolerance and acceptance through music. Founded in 1979 during the emergence of the gay rights movement, GMCLA has spread its message of love and acceptance with concerts across the globe and has raised its collective voice in the struggle for equality, social justice, the AIDS crisis, the fight for marriage equality, and for all those seeking to find their own voice.

GMCLA’s 150 singers perform a primary series of three concert weekends at Royce Hall, one of the region’s most esteemed venues. Critics have proclaimed the Chorus “inspired, expressive, innovative, and utterly moving,” and hailed GMCLA for presenting “meaningful entertainment.” GMCLA’s research-based education programs have served over 70,000 young people throughout the Los Angeles region. During the pandemic GMCLA presented a full virtual season of concerts and special events, as well as school programs, that reached thousands of longtime and new fans from almost every corner of the globe – from Los Angeles to Ireland, Brazil, and New Zealand. In 2019 GMCLA performed at Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl (with Hugh Jackman), and in February 2020 GMCLA’s performance on the Film Independent Spirit Awards was viewed more than 7 million times. The current annual budget of GMCLA is $1.3 million; there is no current or accumulated deficit.

Position

Reporting to the Executive Director & Producer, the full time Administrative Manager will join the GMCLA team of Music Director & Conductor, Director of Development, Production Coordinator, an outsourced accounting group, and other consultants. This is the central business position within GMCLA and plays a key role in the smooth running of the organization. The position’s primary areas of focus are: administration & operations, subscription & ticketing, database management, and marketing coordination. The Administrative Manager manages the GMCLA office, works closely with the accounting group bookkeeper, handles all office and production purchases, contracts and invoices, manages subscription systems; works with the ticketing arm of performance venues handling ticket pulls and holds, creates sales reports, and interacts with GMCLA subscribers. The Administrate Manager supports grant applications and reporting, is trained on, maintains and reviews Patron Manager (the CRM) and is the primary contact with this company.

The ideal candidate will possess business and office management experience, knowledge of bookkeeping and non-profit accounting, purchasing/invoicing, ticketing, CRM systems, software and hardware expertise, background with live concert and/or theater production, the ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders and customers, the desire to be part of the GMCLA community, and the flexibility required of a small team. This is a regular work-week position that also carries periodic nights and weekends to support concerts and events.

GMCLA has an ongoing commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusiveness throughout the community and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the organization.

For full application information about the Director of Development position, please download the PDF below.

Administrative Manager Job Posting PDF

Director of Development

About GMCLA

Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles has continued to garner acclaim for artistic excellence while remaining deeply rooted in service to the Los Angeles community and beyond by promoting civil rights, tolerance and acceptance through music. Founded in 1979 during the emergence of the gay rights movement, GMCLA has spread its message of love and acceptance with concerts across the globe and has raised its collective voice in the struggle for equality, social justice, the AIDS crisis, the fight for marriage equality, and for all those seeking to find their own voice.

GMCLA’s 150 singers perform a primary series of three concert weekends at Royce Hall, one of the region’s most esteemed venues. Critics have proclaimed the Chorus “inspired, expressive, innovative, and utterly moving,” and hailed GMCLA for presenting “meaningful entertainment.” GMCLA’s research-based education programs have served over 70,000 young people throughout the Los Angeles region. During the pandemic GMCLA presented a full virtual season of concerts and special events, as well as school programs, that reached thousands of longtime and new fans from almost every corner of the globe – from Los Angeles to Ireland, Brazil, and New Zealand. In 2019 GMCLA performed at Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl (with Hugh Jackman), and in February 2020 GMCLA’s performance on the Film Independent Spirit Awards was viewed more than 7 million times.

Position

Reporting to the Executive Director & Producer, the full time Director of Development will join the GMCLA team of Music Director & Conductor, Administrative & Grants Manager, Production Coordinator, and Marketing and Social Media Consultants. The DOD has three primary areas of focus: individual giving; corporate and business sponsorships; and GMCLA’s annual fundraiser. The DOD will also work closely with the ED to strategize and support major gifts, foundation, and government support. The DOD ensures donors and patrons have a welcoming, engaging and lasting experience with GMCLA. The DOD supports the development activities of GMCLA leadership, volunteers, and singing members. The DOD is responsible for all donor data collection and maintenance, review of CRM and data capture policies and procedures, and internal reporting.

The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic, communication, and technical skills; the ability to build and maintain relationships; the desire to be part of the GMCLA community and represent it in many settings; and the flexibility required of a small team.

GMCLA has an ongoing commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusiveness throughout the community and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the organization.

For full application information about the Director of Development position, please download the PDF below.

Director of Development Job Posting PDF

Music Director & Principal Conductor

Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Music Director & Principal Conductor is responsible for the overall musical excellence of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), one of the leading LGBT performing arts organizations in the country. Through their artistry and leadership, the Music Director & Principal Conductor will set and maintain the highest artistic standard that inspires GMCLA members and its audiences. The Music Director prepares and directs performances of the highest quality that engage, entertain and educate GMCLA’s diverse audiences. This person must be a passionate advocate for choral music and for the mission of GMCLA to change hearts and minds through the power of music.

For full application information about The Music Director’s position, please download the PDF below.

Music Director’s Job Posting PDF

Teaching Artist Positions Available

General Description

The Teaching Artist, reporting to the AIYN Coordinator, is responsible for choir/singing instruction at various LA County Juvenile Halls and Camps as part of their partnership with the Arts for Incarcerated Youth Network. The employee will support both GMCLA and AIYN’s philosophy in arts education and outreach.
Hours for this position will be up to 8 per week.