04/14/2026
***POSITION OPEN***
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – MUSICA VIVA NY – PART TIME
About Musica Viva NY
Musica Viva NY (MVNY) is a non-profit arts organization that was established nearly fifty years ago, based at All Souls NYC on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Its mission is to bring world-class music to a wide community through an ambitious artistic vision. MVNY strives to offer joy, solace and renewal in a complex world by presenting new compositions and classic masterworks in transformative interpretations that ennoble the human spirit.
MVNY presents an annual four-concert series, commissions new works, seeks to make recordings, conducts community engagement activities and plans tours abroad. For more detailed information visit www.musicaviva.org.
Position Overview
The Executive Director (ED) is the senior administrative leader of MVNY and reports directly to the Board of Directors. Working in close partnership with the Artistic Director, the ED is responsible for fundraising growth, financial and operational management, and external communications in support of MVNY’s mission and long-term sustainability. This is a part-time position without benefits (averaging 20 hours per week, but with potentially large variability to achieve that average).
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Development (≈45%)
Lead and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy
Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, with focus on mid-level and major gifts
Partner with Board members on donor engagement and solicitations
Oversee grants, including proposals and reporting
Manage fundraising campaigns, events, and special appeals
Track and report fundraising results to the Board
Finance & Operations (≈40%)
Prepare and manage the annual budget (approximately $200-300k base, with an ambition for further growth)
Monitor cash flow and financial performance; provide timely financial reports
Oversee accounting, payroll, audits, tax filings, insurance, and contracts
Maintain internal controls and sound risk management practices
Manage vendors and administrative systems
Work with the Artistic Director, Production Manager, and Marketing Director to plan and budget for annual concert season
Provide onsite support during concert week and on concert day
Communications & External Relations (≈15%)
Serve as an external representative of Musica Viva NY with the Artistic Director
Oversee marketing and communications (email, website, social media), working with the Production Manager, the volunteer Marketing Director, the external Press Representative and the social media administrator
Ensure consistent messaging aligned with mission and fundraising goals
Support audience development and donor communications
Coordinate consultants and service providers as needed
Leadership & Governance
Act as a trusted partner to the Board of Directors
Support effective governance through transparency and timely reporting
Support Board committees (Development, Finance, Nominating) as needed
Attend and arrange quarterly Board meetings
Ensure compliance with nonprofit best practices
Qualifications
Experience in nonprofit fundraising, preferably in arts or cultural organizations
Strong financial management and budgeting skills
Familiarity with Quickbooks, Zoom and Ovation (CRM) a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to work independently in a part-time leadership role
Collaborative style and comfort working with Boards and volunteers
Willingness to engage in hands on work
Experience in, and passion for, music and the performing arts preferred - ideally familiar with classical/choral music in New York City
Compensation:
As a part-time role, salary of $41,000 per year.
To Apply
Submit a cover letter and resumé to MVNY Board Members Brien Crotty and Heidi DuBois using the email: [email protected]. Your application should be responsive to the job description, and it should include the names of three professional references (who will MVNY will contact only for, and in consultation with, the chosen candidate).
Applications are received on a rolling basis. The position will be posted until filled.
No phone calls.
