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Now Hiring: SPCAA Managing Director

St. Peter’s Community Art’s Academy (SPCAA) is a not-for-profit organization that offers enrichment programs, lessons and instruction in music and dance for all ages.  It’s mission “Arts for All” is centered on the belief that people, especially children, should not be limited in their ability to explore the arts because of a lack of resources.  In furtherance of its mission, SPCAA offers scholarships to children by constantly seeking out donors and grant opportunities for funding.  Knowing that the participation in the arts contributes to a child’s sense of self-confidence and self-discipline, SPCAA has grown its programming to include instrument, voice and dance instruction in several different disciplines. Founded in 2005, SPCAA is a thriving organization with a dynamic future ahead.  The newly created position of MANAGING DIRECTOR offers an excellent opportunity to raise the organization to a new level and help shape the future of the Academy in a direction that ensures it meets its full potential.  

Reporting to the Head of School, the MANAGING DIRECTOR will be the welcoming face for students, faculty and staff.  The Managing Director will also be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the academy including:

  • Oversight of faculty and staff 
  • General office coordination and clerical needs
  • Management of the Academy’s website and social media accounts 
  • Collection of financial aid applications, communicating awards to bookkeeper and sending scholarship notification letters
  • Building management, including coordination of use of rooms
  • Creating class rosters and taking attendance for after-school programs
  • Creating and dispersing SPOTLIGHT on SPCAA, a monthly newsletter 
  • Managing existing grants and seeking out further grant opportunities
  • Organizing fund-raisers including the Dinner with the Arts, the Academy’s largest fund-raiser
  • Creating all posters, programs and flyers for recitals, concerts and open houses

Candidates for the position should be self-motivated, energetic and above all, passionate about the arts.  Candidates should also have a strong attention to detail, excellent time-management skills and exceptional communication and customer service skills.  Prior office experience is preferred, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.  Candidates would be subject to a background check and would be required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with the understanding that weekend and evening hours will be required at times. The Managing Director is responsible for increasing the visibility of the Art’s Academy to the wider community, therefore maintaining a positive and friendly atmosphere is a must.  

SPCAA is offering a starting salary of $55,315 annually, along with a competitive benefits package and the potential for merit bonuses.  Please send a resume and cover letter to P.O. Box 266, Geneva, NY 14456.  Application deadline is May 1, 2023.  It is anticipated that the position will start in September 2023.  

 

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