Wisconsin Singers Executive Producer

University of Wisconsin Madison
$56,112 ANNUAL (12 months)
life insurance, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Nov 23, 2024
Job Summary: Wisconsin Singers is recruiting for the position of Executive Producer. Wisconsin Singers is UW-Madison's Broadway Caliber singing, dancing, and instrumental group that draws students from a variety of majors with a passion for musical performance. Traveling throughout the state and region, they present a 90-minute performance of American pop music along with educational workshops in the communities where they perform. The Executive Producer is responsible for the artistic and managerial oversight of this group. This person will shape the artistic direction and business ventures of the Wisconsin Singers along with providing professional performances, workshops, and educational experiences. We're looking for someone with a passion for musical performance and education, enthusiasm for the arts, leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders. Responsibilities: Oversees the daily management of programs, services, activities, facilities, policies and/or processes in order to support student success in various areas of student affairs. Works under broad, administrative direction with significant responsibility for assigned area(s) of responsibility. Responds to inquiries from University departments, educational institutions, the community, and/or external agencies. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment. 20% Plans, organizes, administers, and manages processes and operations related to assigned area(s) of responsibility 15% Monitors, evaluates, and modifies processes, procedures, and/or standards, ensuring alignment with the Institution's mission, values, goals, and objectives, as well as all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. 10% Advises and enforces Institution policies related to services in Student Affairs 15% Serves as the program or unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups 15% Schedules logistics and secures resources to support the operational plans of the program or unit 15% May monitor the program budget and approve expenditures 10% May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees Tasks: Travel with Wisconsin Singers to all shows/events and facilitate all onsite activities including theater/sound/lighting setup, pre-show rehearsals, guest group workshops and sponsor interactions while maintaining performance excellence. Work in partnership with students to design, develop, and facilitate promotion of troupe recruitment and select show events. Serve as an Advisor to student interns, performers and student leaders. Develop and facilitate concert marketing plan to book 35-40 shows to meet annual operating budget. Work with Friends of Wisconsin Singers and development team to support fundraising efforts. Provide leadership in strategic planning and implementation processes. Ensure timely maintenance of financial records, invoice payments, and contracts for the program. Recruit, hire, supervise and hold accountable student staff, interns, and professional staff consultants (choreographers, arrangers, costume design, etc.). Plan and facilitate the audition, production and rehearsal process for each season including the on-boarding of students and professional staff. Hire artists and manage annual show writing, arrangement, and editing process Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred Master's Degree Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: * 2 years of experience in a supervisory or management role. * Experience with musical performance or outreach program development. Please describe the program and your level of responsibility. * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with students, staff and a diverse public. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in one or more of the following: Arts/entertainment industry management, arts education, student advising. * Proven leadership skills in managing musical groups and/or programs, including show concept development, booking and marketing, alumni relations, and touring logistics. * Strong background in vocal/dance/performance coaching, instrumental direction, and/or arranging music. Work Type: Full Time: 100% This position will require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $56,112 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see. https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf Additional Information: The Wisconsin Union operates from several buildings on the UW-Madison campus including Memorial Union, Union South, Fluno Center, Pyle Center, University Club, Red Gym, and the Student Activity Center. The Wisconsin Union is a financially self-supporting division of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Financial support for the organization is provided by income earned by over thirty food service units and a variety of nonfood units such as games, guest rooms, space rentals and campus vending. Substantial support is also provided by student fees. The total annual organizational budget is approximately $60 million dollars. Student Affairs is led by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide identity-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing. How to Apply: To be considered applications must be submitted online. Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your work experience. Please be very specific related to the preferred and required qualifications listed. Contact: Kathleen Keller kathleen.keller@wisc.edu 608-262-9323 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Stdnt Affairs Mgr(AE193) Department(s): A96-WISCONSIN UNION/SOCED/WI SINGERS Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 308446-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. 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