Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir | 
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| About OIGC The mission of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir (OIGC) is to inspire joy and unity in all people through black gospel and spiritual musical traditions. The Gospel Academy Award-winning Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir is a multi-racial, interfaith group of 55 vocalists united in their love of gospel music with its message of hope, joy, unity, and justice. The Choir was founded in 1986, led by Emmy-award-winning co-founder and Artistic Director, Terrance Kelly. Under Mr. Kelly’s able direction, the Choir’s musical excellence and mission has flourished. At this point, OIGC is one of the musical and spiritual fixtures in the Bay Area. While Mr. Kelly and the Choir have received an Emmy for their work, have sung world-wide, and recorded several albums, the Choir still retains its dedication to Oakland, the community in which the Choir began. OIGC is committed to improving the exposure to and the understanding of spirituals and gospel music by providing access to new, diverse, and underserved or institutionalized audiences. Executive Director The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and management of the organization’s resources to accomplish OIGC’s vision and goals. Central to the success of future strategic plans and the budgets to support them, will be the ability to grow the individual donor base, with an emphasis on major donors. Primary responsibilities include fundraising, fiscal management, public relations, board relations and support, organizational development, and program planning and oversight. In addition to the core responsibilities listed below, we are seeking a candidate who embodies the following attributes: Clear communicator; good on follow-through; open-minded; trustworthy; values diversity; professional; respectful; and action-oriented. The ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with the Artistic Director is critical to success in this position. Core Responsibilities: • Fiscal management and fundraising: Be responsible for financial management of the organization. Develop and implement policies to achieve effective resource allocation and enhance revenue. Work with the Board of Directors to develop and oversee fundraising activities, including soliciting individual donors, corporations, and foundations. Qualifications: The ideal Executive Director candidate will have: • Deep commitment to the mission and vision of OIGC; Salary: $57-$65k depending on experience and skills. Benefits included. Application Process: Submit cover letter summarizing interest, qualifications and experience along with a current resume and three references via email to edsearch@oigc.org, or mail to: ED Search Committee Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir PO Box 28732 Oakland, CA 94604 Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered. See below for the complete job description If you have questions, please refrain from calling OIGC - Direct questions to info@oigc.org | 
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Executive Director Reports To: Board of Directors / Works in partnership with Artistic Director
Customary Schedule:
a. Customary Work Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
b. Customary Work Days: Monday – Friday
Salary: $57,000 - $65,000 DOE
Position Summary: The mission of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choirs is to inspire joy and unity in all people through black gospel and spiritual musical traditions.
The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of OIGC, reports to the Board of Directors, works in partnership with the Artistic Director, and is responsible for the Organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. This position is primarily responsible to carry out the strategic plans and policies as established by the Board of Directors, and is accountable for ensuring that the revenues necessary to carry out this mandate are secured. Central to the success of future strategic plans and the budgets to support them, will be the ability to grow the individual donor base, with an emphasis on major donors.
While the Executive Director interacts with many constituencies and stakeholders, the most important are the choir members themselves. The following attributes will help ensure success: Clear communicator; good on follow-through; open-minded; trustworthy; values diversity; professional; respectful; and action-oriented. The ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with the Artistic Director is critical to success in this position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Fund Development (earned and contributed):
Financial Oversight:
In partnership with the Bookkeeper and the Treasurer, ensure that the organization is fiscally sound and that the budget supports implementation of the strategic plan.
Community and Public Relations:
Board Relations & Support:
Organizational Development:
Human Resource Oversight/Management:
In partnership with the Administrative Manager and Personnel Committee:
Program/Production Oversight:
Success in this position will depend upon the following additional skills and qualities:
Physical Demands:
The responsibilities and tasks associated with this position will require that the Executive Director regularly sit, stand, walk, speak and hear. Ability for extensive computer use is a must, including use of a computer keyboard and reading a computer screen. Occasionally lifting and/or moving of objects up to 20 pounds may be required. Accommodations will be considered to enable otherwise qualified individuals to perform these functions.
Customary Schedule:
a. Customary Work Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
b. Customary Work Days: Monday – Friday
Salary: $57,000 - $65,000 DOE
Position Summary: The mission of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choirs is to inspire joy and unity in all people through black gospel and spiritual musical traditions.
The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of OIGC, reports to the Board of Directors, works in partnership with the Artistic Director, and is responsible for the Organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. This position is primarily responsible to carry out the strategic plans and policies as established by the Board of Directors, and is accountable for ensuring that the revenues necessary to carry out this mandate are secured. Central to the success of future strategic plans and the budgets to support them, will be the ability to grow the individual donor base, with an emphasis on major donors.
While the Executive Director interacts with many constituencies and stakeholders, the most important are the choir members themselves. The following attributes will help ensure success: Clear communicator; good on follow-through; open-minded; trustworthy; values diversity; professional; respectful; and action-oriented. The ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with the Artistic Director is critical to success in this position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Fund Development (earned and contributed):
- The Executive Director is the main fundraiser for OIGC, and in collaboration with the Board of Directors will:
- Assure that the organization has long-range and diverse funding strategies in support of the implementation and success of OIGC’s programmatic and long-term goals
- Maintain and grow existing relationships with foundations and major donors
- Using an entrepreneurial approach, seek to develop and sustain additional earned income sources of revenue for the organization
- Actively seek new revenue sources – government, corporate, foundation, and private – to meet program goals
- Monitor contract compliance and grant objectives
- Continue the growth and/or replacement of cash reserves
- Have established and existing professional relationships and networks in the Bay Area
Financial Oversight:
In partnership with the Bookkeeper and the Treasurer, ensure that the organization is fiscally sound and that the budget supports implementation of the strategic plan.
- Prepare annual budget with appropriate staff and board treasurer to meet financial needs of program and general operations
- Recommend yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manage organization's resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations
- Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work
- Supervise accounting personnel and coordinate management of financial and administrative procedures in order to maintain fiscally sound programs and accounting systems to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Community and Public Relations:
- Assures the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders
- Represents the programs and point-of-view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public
- Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization's work
- Participate in community and government conferences and meetings to further OIGC’s goals and increase the awareness, visibility, influence and impact of the organization
- Pro-actively promote OIGC to key constituents
- Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with compatible community groups and organizations
Board Relations & Support:
- Assist the board president and/or executive committee to develop board meeting agendas
- Serve ex-officio on all Board committees, as requested
- Support and provide Board with correct and adequate information to help members reach sound decisions and establish necessary and required policies that will promote the organization’s overall mission
- Work with the Board to develop and implement the overall fund development strategy for the organization
- Ensure and facilitate the Board’s involvement in the formation of OIGC’s policies and programs and supervise the implementation of Board-approved policies
- Serve as the liaison between the Board and OIGC staff
- Assist in recruiting new members
Organizational Development:
- To effectively and strategically manage the growth of OIGC’s operations and programs by ensuring a sound infrastructure through foresight and effective planning
- Communicate with clarity and reason when delegating tasks including deadlines, making expectations clear
Human Resource Oversight/Management:
In partnership with the Administrative Manager and Personnel Committee:
- Provide leadership and direction for the Organization and promote an organizational culture that fosters diversity, cooperation, communication, teamwork and trust
- Hire and supervise select staff and independent contractors, to ensure operational effectiveness
- Ascertain that the personnel policies of OIGC are adhered to in all hiring and employment practices. Propose changes in policy to Board of Directors to keep pace with organizational changes
- Provide for and encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization
- Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place
- Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse, top quality staff, contractors and consultants
- See that an effective management team, with appropriate provision for succession, is in place
Program/Production Oversight:
- The Executive Director works in close collaboration with the Artistic Director to ensure that program objectives are clearly stated and that program activities are focused on achievement of stated goals, while setting the overall tone for the program
- Find, prioritize, and manage paid, as well as volunteer performance opportunities, to ensure maximum mission impact and revenue generation
- Ensure compatibility of program decisions with OIGC’s mission
- Oversee program/production personnel
Success in this position will depend upon the following additional skills and qualities:
- Commitment to the mission and vision of OIGC;
- Strong strategic, analytical and planning skills;
- Creative fundraising, development, and marketing experience;
- Management experience in the non-profit sector – preferably with an arts organization;
- Experience in effectively developing and working with a non-profit Board of Directors;
- Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to motivate and direct people;
- Intermediate Excel, Word and Power Point skills;
- Intermediate level of IT knowledge and familiarity with social media;
- Willingness and ability to work long hours often outside a normal Monday through Friday and 9 am to 6 pm schedule;
- A bachelor’s and equivalent experience, or a master’s degree.
Physical Demands:
The responsibilities and tasks associated with this position will require that the Executive Director regularly sit, stand, walk, speak and hear. Ability for extensive computer use is a must, including use of a computer keyboard and reading a computer screen. Occasionally lifting and/or moving of objects up to 20 pounds may be required. Accommodations will be considered to enable otherwise qualified individuals to perform these functions.
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