General Manager (full-time)

Youth Symphony of Kansas City is pleased to welcome applicants for the newly-created full-time position of General Manager.

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Candidate Summary
Organized, professional and personable.  Solver of puzzles and riddles.  You are highly skilled in communicating complex details in a clear and concise manner.  Spreadsheet and self-proclaimed data nerd. Scheduling savant. You relish the sweet sounds of a dynamic rehearsal or concert going off without a hitch and are passionate about the opportunity for kids to thrive through music education.

Position Summary
The General Manager ensures the smooth operations of logistical aspects that are critical to the programming and administrative success of Youth Symphony of Kansas City. This position requires exceptional communication skills and organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive financial and HR-related data in a confidential manner.  Notably, this individual is responsible for oversight of all logistical aspects of the Youth Symphony of Kansas City’s program activities, including rehearsals, concerts and other public-facing events.

Compensation, Benefits and Workload
Compensation:  $55,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits:  Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision (100% of premium is employer-funded)
Youth Symphony of Kansas City is a family-friendly workplace with flex-time and family leave provided as necessary.

Workload: This position is a full-time, salaried position, with a general workweek structure of 9 a.m. -
5 p.m., Monday-Friday and Sundays.  Weekday hours include a mix of in-office and remote work, while weekend hours – in particular, Sundays – are required in-person regularly between the months of August and May.  Sundays and additional evening and non-traditional working hours are comped 1:1 as flex-time during the workweek.

Offers of employment are conditional upon the results of a criminal background check.  This process will be executed during the final stages of the hiring process.

To apply:  Send a letter of application, resume and a minimum of one personal and three professional references via email to hr@yskc.org.  Materials should be in PDF or Microsoft Word format.  No phone calls, please.  Applications are held in strict confidence.

Priority Review Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025; applications will be accepted until position is filled

EOE

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Organization Summary
Youth Symphony of Kansas City is a professional arts organization focused on youth, with a mission to challenge, educate and inspire students through meaningful and enriching musical experiences.  Through its full orchestras, large ensembles, chamber groups and in-school programs, approximately 400 students participate annually, bringing live symphonic music to more than 15,000 each year in concerts throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.