Manager of Orchestra Projects, Nac Orchestra

1 month ago

Ottawa, Canada National Arts Centre - Centre National des Arts Full time

**Introducing the National Arts Centre**
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located on the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.

At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.

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Job Number: J1124-0307

Job Title: MANAGER OF ORCHESTRA PROJECTS, NAC ORCHESTRA

Employment Type: Full-Time continuing

Job Category: Music

Open Positions: 1

Posting Date: November 13, 2024

Closing Date: December 15, 2024

**Salary**: $88,100.00 - $110,100.00/Year

Language Requirement: Bilingual

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)

Job Reports To: General Manager of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO)

**Key Activities**:

- Reporting to the General Manager of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO), the Manager of Orchestra Projects oversees and executes initiatives that support the strategic goals of the National Arts Centre. This is a supervisory role that involves collaborating with a cross-functional team to manage projects from inception through closing.
- Oversee the development of the NACO Mentorship program;
- Manage execution of NACO recordings and digital projects, including commercial recordings and streaming;
- Lead implementation of NACO tours, creating and managing workback schedule, ensuring effective communication, and tracking progress toward successful delivery;
- Working with cross-functional team, develop programs that enhance the overall audience experience connected to NACO performances, including podcasts, pre
- and post-concert chats, and other unique experiences that enrich NACO performances and create a memorable experience for NAC Patrons;
- Work with cross-functional team in both a leadership and a hands-on capacity to deliver large-scale events such as NACO festivals and other activities;
- Oversee successful orchestra operations for all NACO programs;
- Prepare, manage, and report on budgets for activities as part of annual budgeting and forecasting processes;
- For all projects, identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project outcomes;
- Manage and coach staff, effectively communicating priorities, setting goals, providing feedback, and managing performance.

**Skill Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Arts Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience working for a classical music presenting organisation, preferably an orchestra;
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders;
- Ability to set priorities results to an established standard, and on time and on budget;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Experience working with musicians and knowledge of orchestral repertoire and arts organizations throughout Canada;
- Strong leadership abilities, with the ability to motivate others, and promoting culture of collaboration and high performance;
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office pack and OPAS;
- Bilingual in both official languages, English and French;
- Possess a valid drivers' license.

**Who Can Apply**:
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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