General Manager

Position Description

Position Title: General Manager
Structure: Full-time, exempt
Supervisor: Executive Director (CEO)

Position Summary
The General Manager ensures the smooth operations of logistical aspects that are critical to the programming and administrative success of Youth Symphony of Kansas City. This position requires exceptional communication skills and organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive financial and HR-related data in a confidential manner. Notably, this individual is responsible for oversight of all logistical aspects of the Youth Symphony of Kansas City’s program activities, including rehearsals, concerts and other public-facing events.

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Organizational Efficacy
• Coordinate and implement office systems and operations related to administrative support, CRM database management, general development and fundraising support, and day-to-day public correspondence
• Maintain and organize office operations, supplies, procedures and policies
• Maintain and organize all organizational records, both physical and electronic

Program Logistics and Production

• Serve as primary point of contact for external venue staff and third-party contractors for all program activities
• Review and negotiate, in consultation with Executive Director, all licensing agreements entered into with external venues
• Initiate production meetings with venue staff and YSKC staff in advance of events to confirm all logistics (headcount, stands, chairs, equipment and run-of-show)
• Coordinate concert ticketing logistics with venue; or, as relevant, determine and oversee ticketing methods to be executed internally
• Produce and distribute event resumes for program activities to include information for load-in, venue, repertoire, volunteer needs, schedules, contact information and all other logistical aspects
• Attend, manage and oversee all front-of-house and back-of-house aspects at all concerts and public-facing events/activities
• Regularly attend program activities such as rehearsals and other events to ensure smooth logistical operations

Management
• Interface with Bookkeeper/HR Specialist (contractor); oversee bookkeeping activities, including accounts receivable and accounts payable and annual budgeting process
• Review, classify and process receipts and invoices for payment
• Interface and manage the work of outside contractors which may include specialists in communications, development, marketing, etc. to ensure initiatives are fulfilled and priorities met

Miscellany
• Position description is not exhaustive and is intended to provide the prospective candidate with a sound understanding of the work at hand
• Other duties as assigned

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Compensation, Benefits and Workload

Compensation: $55,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits: Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision (100% of premium is employer-funded)

Youth Symphony of Kansas City is a family-friendly workplace with flex-time and family leave provided as necessary.

Workload: This position is a full-time, salaried position, with a general workweek structure of 9 a.m. –
5 p.m., Monday-Friday and Sundays. Weekday hours include a mix of in-office and remote work, while weekend hours – in particular, Sundays – are required in-person regularly between the months of August and May. Sundays and additional evening and non-traditional working hours are comped 1:1 as flex-time during the workweek.

Offers of employment are conditional upon the results of a criminal background check. This process will be executed during the final stages of the hiring process.

To apply: Send a letter of application, resume and a minimum of one personal and three professional references via email to hr@yskc.org. Materials should be in PDF or Microsoft Word format. No phone calls, please. Applications are held in strict confidence.

Priority Review Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025; applications will be accepted until position is filled