Operations Manager (part-time)

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​Castle of our Skins seeks an Operations Manager to support the programmatic and administrative needs of the organization including production assistance, event coordination, and administrative support. 

Working Directly with Executive and Artistic Directors, primary responsibilities include:

• Assist in management of project budgets
• Assist in coordinating events such as fundraisers, performances, and educational workshops
• Act as manager on duty for performances and events where necessary

Primary Administrative Support responsibilities include:

• Manage administrative calendars, schedule meetings and rehearsals, organize travel itineraries
• Coordinate volunteers and interns
• Prepare quarterly reports, agendas, and other documents for organizational meetings
• Coordinate phone/email communications with community partners, board members and artists
• Maintain an organized filing system/database of paper and electronic documents
• Oversee all patron services issues and resolutions and related ticket settlement obligations

Other Responsibilities may include:

• Act as organizational music librarian
• Assist Digital Media Manager with creation of social media and newsletter content 

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Requirements / Qualifications (necessary)

• Organized and self-motivated, capable of balancing many tasks in a small non-profit organization
• Strong written, verbal, and communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a friendly and professional demeanor

Other qualifications

• An interest in Black history, Black culture, and community building
• An interest in education, classical music, and/or other artistic disciplines
• Previous experience working in the arts and/or non-profit sector

Terms and Remuneration:
This is a flexible, hybrid, part-time position with up to 15 hours per week expected. Operations Manager will be expected to work in-office one to two days per week. This pay rate will be $30 per hour. The ability to accommodate occasional evenings and weekends is expected. This position has an anticipated start date of September/October 2023.

Location:
As the position includes in-person work days in Nubian Square (Roxbury) and on-site project support, we are seeking candidates who live in, or close proximity to, Boston.

How to apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and contact information (phone/email) two professional references with “Operations Manager – [Name]” in the subject header to Dr. Ciyadh Wells @ ciyadh@castleskins.org.

Apply by date:
September 1, 2023 (applications accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled).

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About Castle of our Skins

​Our Mission
Castle of our Skins is a Black arts institution dedicated to fostering cultural curiosity and celebrating Black artistry through music. In classrooms, concert halls, and beyond, Castle of our Skins invites Black heritage and culture exploration, spotlighting both unsung and celebrated figures of past and present. 

Our Inspiration
The name Castle of our Skins comes from the celebrated poet Nikki Giovanni’s poem for nina. The poem beautifully captures the sense of adoration and celebration for the very fabric that makes us who we are: our skin. 

Our Work
Celebrating Black Artistry: ​Challenging inequities with cultural representation.  Castle of our Skins is deeply aware of the lack of equity in composer representation on concert stages and the omission of important stories and figures in Black history. It is this lack of equity that we seek to change.

Fostering Cultural Curiosity: Showcasing the beauty found within a richly diverse culture. ​Through carefully designed educational workshops and creative concert programs, we aim to highlight the achievements of Black artists and historical figures. 
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Thought-Provoking Concerts: ​Combining music, history, spoken word and other arts. Our intergenerational and interdisciplinary concerts range in themes from Black love, African American quilting, and Black Feminism to freedom, civil rights, visual arts and Black excellence.
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Interactive Education: Reaching audiences of all ages with music and storytelling. ​Through workshops, residencies, masterclasses, lectures, panel discussions and educational concert programs, we work to illustrate the breadth and depth of Black culture. 

Our Vision 
Black people and our arts, culture, and history are universally centered and celebrated across cultures and continents.