[Nfbmo] Fw: Job Opportunity: CEO, Barbershop Harmony Society

Thu Apr 5 14:15:19 UTC 2012

Fellow Federationists

Any job opportunity is worth your perusal.  You could share this with friends and family.

Cordially,

Jim Moynihan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Barbershop Harmony Society 
To: jamesmmoynihan at gmail.com 
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 7:17 PM
Subject: Job Opportunity: CEO, Barbershop Harmony Society

Dear Members and Associates of the Barbershop Harmony Society:

We are seeking suggestions, referrals, and expressions of interest in the position of Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director for the Barbershop Harmony Society, a person who will provide vigorous, dynamic, visionary and strategic leadership and management for the Society. 

The complete job posting is attached and also appears below. You are welcome to forward this posting to anyone whom you think might be interested in the position. Your referrals and/or expressions of interest should be sent directly to our search consultant:

Margaret Genovese, Senior Partner, Genovese Vanderhoof & Associates, 1103-77 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON, Canada M5B 2J7 or gvasearch at gmail.com.

Thank you for your help and continued support.

Shannon Elswick

Search Committee Chair 

Society Executive Vice President

** JOB DESCRIPTION FOLLOWS **

GENOVESE, VANDERHOOF & ASSOCIATES

A CULTURAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM

Job Opportunity

Barbershop Harmony Society

Chief Executive Officer

Nashville, TN

Background:

The Barbershop Harmony Society, based in Nashville, Tennessee, is an association of approximately 25,000 members in the United States and Canada and an additional 10 affiliated international organizations, dedicated to preserving the art of the barbershop style of a cappella singing and encouraging men to share in the joys of Barbershop Harmony. 

Our Mission states: "The Barbershop Harmony Society brings men together in harmony and fellowship to enrich lives through singing." There are nearly 800 chapters in 17 districts in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1938, the organization will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2013. Members are men from all walks of life and all ages with a shared love of Barbershop Harmony. 

The Barbershop Harmony Society is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with an annual budget of approximately $5.6 million and a staff complement of 31. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer are the Directors of Operations/COO, Finance/CFO, and Education. There is a 12-member Board of Directors. Also resident in the Society’s building is Harmony Foundation International, a separately incorporated charitable trust responsible for raising money to support the Society’s educational and charitable mission, programs, and other special projects.   

Vision for the Future: 

Our Vision: "To be the premier membership organization for men who love to sing." Our goals are to keep the harmony of barbershop music alive well into the future, to extend the reach of Society performances through wide external partnering with other organizations and the development of new performance venues and audiences to share out harmonies, and to grow the membership with vibrant chapters and districts, actively involved in their communities. 

Position Summary:

The person stepping into the role of Society CEO will be a dynamic, forward-thinking leader and administrator, with an exceptional work ethic and solid experience in managing, mentoring and motivating both staff and a significant group of member volunteers. The CEO is responsible--with guidance and governance from the Board of Directors – to set and implement the strategic vision and goals of the organization, establishing appropriate milestones and objectives that benefit the individual member, chapter and the Society as a whole. The CEO/Executive Director will also have oversight responsibility for many member volunteers serving with staff on integrated committees. This position will have the ability to inspire the entire organization by managing its present and envisioning its future. 

Membership growth is a primary and critical goal that will reflect success of the Chief Executive Officer. 

Characteristics:

1.       Executive with clear passion and commitment to the Barbershop Harmony Society. A leader capable of harnessing the tremendous energy and enthusiasm of a dedicated membership. 

2.       Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, achieve and manage at both strategic and operational levels. Specifically, the ability to create and define operational objectives and measurements for success, including time milestones and achievement of goals.

3.       High energy, drive and fortitude to move an organization forward. Values integrity and honesty.

4.       Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, staff and the Board of Directors to create a high-functioning, team-oriented culture. Enable the team to accomplish targeted results, creating an inclusive and trusting work environment. 

5.       Ability to represent the Society to the public, the media, and the membership as a dynamic, visible leader. 

Qualifications:

1.       10 years experience in a comparable industry, with five years minimum in an executive leadership position.  Strong track record in working with a volunteer Board of Directors. 

2.       Proven record of working with not for profit service-based membership organizations, especially music-related organizations.

3.       Education: 4-year degree with concentration in management, administration, music business, or arts administration. MBA or related graduate degree preferred. 

4.       Membership in the Barbershop Harmony Society or a similar organization is strongly preferred.

5.       Excellent financial and analytical skills.

6.       Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.

7.       Track record in the generation of both earned and contributed revenues, working closely with the CEO of Harmony Foundation International in the areas of individual giving, grants writing, and sponsorships.

8.       Technical sophistication: able to use technology, social media, and other systems to provide better membership service, communication, and exposure for the Society.

Application Process:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits package. Deadline for applications: Monday, May 14th, 2012. Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume with a list of references, salary expectations, and cover letter to: 

Margaret Genovese

Genovese, Vanderhoof & Associates

77 Carlton Street, Suite 1103

Toronto, Ontario

Canada M5B 2J7

gvasearch at gmail.com

For additional information: www.barbershop.org, www.genovesevanderhoof.com.

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