Symphony New Brunswick (SNB), New Brunswick’s only full-scale provincial symphony orchestra, is a registered charity with a strong record of fiscal responsibility. It is financed by ticket sales, grants from government agencies, contributions from Symphony New Brunswick Foundation Inc. and from corporations, other foundations and many individuals. The organization, in its 37th year of operation, is governed by a Board of Directors, currently comprising twelve members from across the province. SNB’s vision is, by building on a long musical tradition, to be seen as the national-class professional symphony orchestra for all New Brunswickers. Its mission is, through high-quality educational offerings and performances, innovation and creativity,
SNB consists of a core of salaried professional musicians and a number of per-service professional musicians. In addition to its orchestral series in Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton, SNB also sponsors concerts by the Saint John String Quartet and by other professional musicians who perform with the symphony. Community outreach and school concerts are a vital part of the symphony’s program throughout the Province.
Symphony New Brunswick (SNB), the only major provincial symphony orchestra in New Brunswick, is a registered charity with a solid reputation for financial responsibility. The organization is funded by ticket sales, grants from government agencies, and contributions to the Symphony New Brunswick Foundation Inc. from corporations, other foundations and many individuals. The organization, which is in its 37th year of operation, is governed by a Board of Directors, which currently includes twelve members from across the province. The vision of the SNB is, drawing on an important musical heritage, to be considered as the National-caliber professional symphony orchestra for all New Brunswickers. Its mission is to promote, through high quality educational offerings and performances, innovation and creativity, awareness and appreciation of symphonic music in a New Brunswick with a growing population. diverse.
The SNB is made up of a group of salaried professional musicians and a certain number of professional musicians paid by performance. In addition to its orchestral series in Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton, the SNB also sponsors concerts by the Saint John String Quartet and other professional musicians who perform with the Symphony. Community outreach and school concerts are a critical component of the Symphony program across the province.
Responsibilities
As Director-Operations and Administration, you will find a rewarding opportunity to apply your business and arts management skills and leadership ability with SNB. As an ambassador of the Symphony the successful candidate will maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders. We are seeking an innovative, positive self-starter who possesses the skills to manage the operations of a small but complex business with minimum supervision. The Director reports to the President and works closely with SNB’s Music Director and the Director, Donor Relations.
The Director is responsible for providing financial and operational leadership. He / she is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of SNB’s strategic plan to achieve the organization’s short and long-term goals. In addition, responsibilities include but are not limited to: budget development, accounting oversight including cash flow management, payroll and accounts payable, production organization and management, human resource management and negotiation and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
As a Director of Operations and Administration, you will take this promising opportunity to apply your business and arts management skills and leadership capacity with SNB. In the role of champion of the Symphony, the successful candidate will maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders. We are looking for an innovative and positive person who has the skills to manage the complex operations of a small business with the minimum of supervision. The Director reports to the President and works closely with the SNB Music Director and the Director of Donor Relations.
The director is responsible for providing financial and operational leadership. He or she is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of SNB’s strategic plan to achieve the short and long term goals of the organization. In addition, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: budgeting, accounting oversight, including cash flow management, payroll and accounts payable, organization and management of production, human resource management and collective agreement negotiation and administration.
Qualifications
University level education in business or arts administration is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with 2-5 years-experience in arts or event management or 5 years in general small business administration. Proficiency in both official languages is a definite asset. Vital characteristics include strong people skills, a decisive nature and a willingness to be an agent of change.
A university education in business or arts management is preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with 2-5 years of experience in the arts or event management, or 5 years in general small business management. Fluency in both official languages is an important asset. Essential characteristics include strong people skills, decisiveness and a willingness to be a change agent.
Work With Us
Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Although based in Saint John, the incumbent will participate in the Symphony’s activities in all SNB’s principal performing venues, Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton.
Applications must be submitted to Symphony New Brunswick, Brunswick Square, 39 King St., Level III, Saint John, NB, E2L 4W3 (attention: the President) or to rparker@nbnet.nb.ca no later than June 15, 2021. For more information, please visit our website at www.symphonynb.ca.
Remuneration: The salary will be proportional to experience and skills.
Although based in Saint-Jean, the incumbent will participate in the activities of the Symphony Orchestra in all the main performance venues of the SNB, namely in Saint-Jean, Moncton and Fredericton.
Please submit your request to Symphonie Nouveau-Brunswick, Brunswick Square, 39 King Street, 3rd Floor, Saint-Jean, NB, E2L 4W3 (attention of the President) or at rparker@nbnet.nb.ca, at the latest June 15, 2021. For more information, please visit our website at: www.symphonynb.ca.