Executive Director

Location: Greater Cleveland Area, Ohio (Hybrid)

Reports to: Board of Directors

Partners Closely With: Artistic Director

Compensation: $40,000/year

Anticipated

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

The North Coast Men’s Chorus (NCMC) is a nonprofit LGBTQ+ performing arts organization dedicated to artistic excellence, community building, and social impact through choral music. Serving Northeast Ohio for nearly four decades, NCMC presents multiple concert programs annually, special events, and community engagements that foster visibility, belonging, and cultural enrichment.

The North Coast Men’s Chorus Mission Statement:

The North Coast Men’s Chorus presents high quality musical entertainment for diverse audiences, promotes a positive influence within and beyond the gay community, and provides a supportive environment for its members and participants.

The Executive Director (ED) is the organization’s chief administrative and operational leader
, responsible for translating artistic vision into sustainable operations, advancing the mission, and ensuring long-term organizational health. This position requires in-person work in the greater Cleveland area, while day-to-day activities may be performed remotely.

The Executive Director provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership for NCMC in partnership with the Board of Directors and the Artistic Director. While the Artistic Director leads musical and artistic excellence, the Executive Director oversees/leads all non-artistic functions
, including administration, finance, fundraising, marketing, development operations, systems, and external relations.

This role requires a collaborative, systems-minded leader who can manage day-to-day operations while also driving long-term growth, stability, and impact. This role requires the ability to attend NCMC evening and weekend performances and events

• Serve as the chief executive officer for all administrative and operational matters.
• Partner with the Board, AD, and staff to develop, implement, and monitor the organization’s strategic plan.
• Translate board-approved strategy into actionable annual operating plans.
• Provide regular reporting to the Board on performance, risks, opportunities, and progress.

• Maintain a strong, collaborative partnership with the Artistic Director, grounded in mutual respect and clearly defined roles.
• Ensure operational, financial, and marketing support for artistic programming and productions.
• Align and balance administrative planning (budgets, schedules, staffing, venues) with artistic goals.
• Support the Artistic Director in audience development, donor engagement, and community visibility.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Business Manager, Artistic Director, Treasurer, and Board.
• Oversee financial controls, cash flow management, and fiscal accountability.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including income statements, balance sheets, forecasts, and event profit and loss statements.
• Oversee audits, tax filings, and compliance with nonprofit regulations.
• Maintain ethical stewardship of all organizational assets including physical assets.
• Support the Board in all fundraising initiatives, including:
• Individual giving
• Major gifts / Legacy Giving
  -work with the Board to cultivate and solicit major donor prospects
• Sponsor ships, advertisements, and corporate partnerships
• Grants and foundations
• Special events and campaigns
• Oversee donor stewardship systems and data management.
• Assist with planning and scheduling development/fundraising events.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
• Ensure effective staffing and structure, including interviewing,hiring,overseeing training, and reviewing staff members.
• Work with the Board and staff to maintain policies, procedures, and internal systems.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, insurance, and risk management.
• Ensure effective use of technology, CRM, and administrative tools.
• Ensure the accuracy, usefulness, and…