Executive Director, Memphis Chapter

Recording Academy; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Executive Director to lead its Memphis Chapter. This pivotal role involves engaging the vibrant music community, managing volunteers, and ensuring fiscal health. You will develop initiatives that resonate across genres, from Jazz to Hip-Hop, and create impactful programs that elevate the Academy's mission. With a focus on leadership and strategic planning, you'll cultivate relationships within the industry and ensure the Chapter thrives. If you're passionate about music and community engagement, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful change in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a related field required.
• Strong public speaking abilities to represent the Academy.
• Experience working with a board of directors.

Responsibilities

• Engage chapter membership and the greater music community.
• Develop and maintain quality volunteer leadership.
• Implement strategic plans and chapter goals.

Skills

Leadership

Fiscal Management

Public Speaking

Project Management

Volunteer Management

Communication Skills

Goal Setting

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Executive Director, Memphis Chapter

Apply locations Remote Memphis, TN New Orleans, LA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR100335

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Executive Director is the staff leader of the Chapter and works in partnership with Academy management and the Chapter’s Board to strategically guide the Chapter’s activities.You will be responsible for the implementation of the policies, procedures and programs of the Academy and the Chapter.You will maintain effective and efficient performance to ensure attainment of the Academy’s objectives and high-quality service to members.You will be responsible for maintaining reasonable and appropriate fiscal controls to ensure the economic health of the Chapter.Specifically, you will be responsible for 1) engaging the chapter membership and the greater Memphis Chapter music community (The Memphis Chapter covers the region of West Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri.), 2) developing and maintaining quality volunteer leadership for the Chapter, 3) developing and producing initiatives and services of high quality and professionalism throughout your Chapter area and, as appropriate, within their region, and 4) achieving excellence in all responsibilities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT & RETENTION:

• Develop appropriate Chapter goals, strategies and programs to retain a highly qualified, relevant and diverse chapter membership. Specific areas of focus for this market include multi-city engagement opportunities, as well as genre outreach such as Rap, Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, Latin, Classical, Rock, Electronic Dance Music, Children’s Music and others.
• Work in conjunction with any national Academy goals, plans and/or strategies.
• Keep membership properly informed as to the programs and objectives of the Academy.

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

• Manage the board and committee activities appropriately to expedite and achieve the objectives of the Academy.
• Cultivate volunteer leaders for service who are relevant, respected, active members of the community; manage board members expectations to needs of organization in finding opportunities for appropriate service.
• Keep volunteer leaders properly informed as to the programs and objectives of the Academy, including clear expectations of their role on the board.

INITIATIVES

• Develop and implement a strategic plan and chapter goals with metrics for targeted initiatives and services throughout chapter region.
• Develop, in conjunction with appropriate board members and Academy staff, high quality, high impact initiatives and services with broad reach in Chapter area including budgeting, promotion, securing revenues (admissions, sponsorships, etc.), speakers, artists, vendor relationships, and all other production aspects.
• Oversee and implement programs developed by the national office, the various entities within our Membership & Industry Relations department (including Advocacy related initiatives, DEI strategies, content development, GRAMMY University initiatives, Governance, the Producers & Engineers Wing, the Songwriters and Composers Wing, the GRAMMY Museum Foundation and the MusiCares Foundation as appropriate in chapter cities.

PERSONNEL

• Supervise all chapter staff including managers, interns, and temporary staff. Career Development, goal setting, training and evaluation are critical.
• Maintain proper company personnel policies to ensure effective staff management and absolute adherence to government requirements.
• Hire, train, manage, evaluate and discipline all Chapter staff.
• Work with the Senior Managing Director to utilize the National Member Engagement support team wherever necessary.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITES

• Maintain proper business management controls and fiscal and administrative communication with the national office, including timely and accurate accounting and budget reports.
• Develop annual chapter initiative budgets.
• Develop cost savings and revenues for all chapter special projects to operate in the black.

OTHER

• Maintain an appropriate and active participation in industry organizations that may be helpful in achieving the objectives of the Academy.
• Maintain familiarity with the legal and other professional issues necessary for the successful operation of the region.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff of the Academy cross-departmentally, including with our affiliates (Latin Recording Academy, MusiCares, GRAMMY Museum).
• Build coalitions with organizations in the recording industry, the arts community, the government sector, and others that will assist in the achievement of Academy goals and pursuits.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of work experience in a related field required.
• Active familiarity with the technical and creative dynamics, business issues and leaders of the recording industry.
• Experience working with a board of directors, advisory board, or equivalent leadership body.
• Clear and compelling fiscal management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in special event and/or project management, including attaining sponsorships and donations.
• Strong public speaking abilities to represent the Academy in the community.
• Experience and interpersonal attributes necessary to successfully manage a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and consistently demonstrate a positive and professional demeanor.
• Must be organized with the ability to keep information accessible.
• Ability to successfully establish goals and deadlines while meeting commitments and prioritizing/managing multiple projects and objectives efficiently.
• Must remain flexible and adaptable to change, adjusting plans to meet changing needs.
• Ability to anticipate and diffuse conflict, negotiate effectively, build consensus, and make difficult decisions independently as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAIN ROLES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time.

The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The starting salary for this position is $80,400 to $95,000 per year , benchmarked against industry standards. Salaries for positions required to be in specific geographic locations reflect the corresponding labor market.

The actual offer extended will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the role's requirements and will include our comprehensive benefits package (with medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k match, generous paid time off, and more). Click here for an overview of our company benefits.

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ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES

RECORDING ACADEMY

The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is a charitable organization established by the Latin Recording Academy in 2014. The organization is dedicated to creating opportunities for the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, educational programs, grants, and access to creators and industry executives.

MUSICARES

A friend and ally of the music community,MusiCareswas established by the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCaresoffers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs.

GRAMMY MUSEUM

The GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through music preservation, education, exhibitions, and public programming and aims to create a world in which shared love of music sparks curiosity, creativity, and community. Programs includeGRAMMY in the Schools education programs that are offered year-round for students, teachers, and schools throughout the United States.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Recording Academy, its affiliates, and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous, and principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment. It is the Recording Academy's policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Recording Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Recording Academy. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.