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Performing Arts Alliance (Posted March 18, 2013)
Organization Website: http://theperformingartsalliance.org
General Manager
Washington, DC

The Performing Arts Alliance (PAA) seeks a General Manager, who will be responsible for coordinating program activity, including advocacy, direct and grassroots lobbying, membership recruitment and communications, for the PAA. This position requires an individual who is a self-starter, excellent project manager, and someone who is able to follow multiple tasks through to completion.

The Performing Arts Alliance is a Washington, DC-based coalition of national, nonprofit performing arts service organizations for dance, opera, theatre, musical theatre, orchestras, presenting, composing, and choral organizations. For over 30 years, the Performing Arts Alliance has been the premiere advocate for America's professional, nonprofit arts organizations, artists, and their publics before the U.S. Congress and key policy makers. Through legislative and grassroots action, the Performing Arts Alliance advocates for national policies that recognize, enhance, and foster the contributions the performing arts make to America.

While the General Manager is the only staff member of the Alliance, the work requires a high degree of collaboration with the members of the coalition and with the government affairs representatives of Alliance member service organizations to develop and implement advocacy and lobbying activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: managing coalition activities, including drafting the annual advocacy program plan and budget; tracking arts-related legislation and representing the Alliance in external coalitions and in meetings with Hill and government agency staff; drafting briefing papers and educational materials for legislators and activists; managing all advocacy communications (including website content, e-newsletters, and action alerts); coordinating PAA membership recruitment and retention efforts; and maintaining regular communication with all PAA coalition member organizations.

Qualifications: Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible nonprofit management experience required. Experience in a national, nonprofit association/service organization is strongly preferred. Legislative, lobbying, or Capitol Hill experience is highly desirable. Background in government affairs, advocacy, and the arts is highly desirable. Experience with website management, HTML, or Convio is highly desirable. Strong interpersonal, writing, communications, and computer skills; the ability to manage multiple tasks and personnel and take initiative; and a significant degree of organization are needed. Demonstrated project management experience and ability to work independently with little supervision required.

Full job description at: http://theperformingartsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aaa_GM_Job_Description.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to info@theperformingartsalliance.org with “General Manager Position” in the subject line.

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