The Managing Director serves as the primary administrative leader of SOLI Chamber Ensemble and is responsible for advancing the organization’s operational effectiveness, financial coordination, and long-term sustainability. Working in close partnership with the Artistic Director, Education Director, Board of Directors, and other key personnel, the Managing Director helps support and advance SOLI’s artistic, educational, and community-facing work through strong planning, communication, and administrative execution.
This is a full-time leadership role for a mission-driven administrator who can manage multiple priorities in a small arts organization, support long-term organizational growth, and help translate SOLI’s vision into effective day-to-day operations. In a small organizational environment, the Managing Director is expected not only to oversee key administrative functions, but also to step in and directly carry out important operational, development, financial coordination, or communications work as needed.
->Core Purpose of the Role
The Managing Director provides administrative leadership and organizational coordination across SOLI’s core functions, ensuring that artistic and educational priorities are supported by effective operations, sound planning, and clear communication.
->Key Areas of Responsibility
Organizational and Administrative Leadership
The Managing Director oversees SOLI’s day-to-day administrative operations and helps ensure that organizational practices remain effective, timely, and aligned with applicable nonprofit standards. This includes supporting internal coordination, managing key timelines, maintaining communication with leadership and the Board, and ensuring that important operational responsibilities are completed.Program and Production Support
The Managing Director supports the implementation of SOLI’s artistic and educational activities through administrative and logistical coordination. This includes contracts, travel, scheduling, production logistics, and other planning needs connected to concerts, residencies, tours, and special projects.Development Oversight
The Managing Director provides oversight and coordination for fundraising-related activities, including donor campaigns, sponsorships, grants, and related materials. This role may directly support certain development efforts while also coordinating the work of board members, committees, contractors, or external specialists as needed.Financial Oversight and Coordination
The Managing Director provides organizational oversight for financial planning and accountability in partnership with the appropriate board committees and financial personnel. This includes supporting the budget process, reviewing projections and expenses, and helping ensure that required financial and tax-related responsibilities are completed accurately and on time.Marketing and External Communication Oversight
The Managing Director oversees the coordination of marketing and promotional efforts that advance SOLI’s programs, events, and public presence. This includes helping ensure that publicity, constituent communications, and related materials are developed and maintained in a timely and effective manner.Board Support and Strategic Planning
The Managing Director serves as a key administrative partner to the Board of Directors by attending meetings, preparing reports, supporting committee work, and helping advance strategic priorities. The role requires regular communication with the Board and active participation in organizational planning and assessment.Working Relationships
The Managing Director works in close coordination with the Artistic Director and Education Director to support SOLI’s artistic and educational priorities through effective organizational planning and program implementation, while partnering with the Manager of Finance and Data Systems and relevant board committees on financial oversight, reporting, and compliance-related functions. In a small organization, this role requires collaboration, flexibility, and the ability to operate effectively within a shared leadership structure.
->Scope of the Position
This role is responsible for administrative leadership, coordination, and follow-through across the organization’s operations. In a small organizational environment, the Managing Director is expected to both oversee organizational functions and directly perform key duties when needed. Success in the role requires sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to balance strategic coordination with hands-on execution in support of the organization’s artistic and educational mission.
->Candidate Profile
SOLI seeks a candidate who combines strong organizational ability with a commitment to the arts and an appreciation for collaborative leadership. The strongest candidates will bring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities within a small nonprofit environment.
Helpful experience may include nonprofit administration, arts administration, fundraising support, program coordination, board communication, budgeting, operations, or project management.
->Ideal Strengths and Attributes
The successful candidate will likely demonstrate:
- strong organizational and administrative skills
- the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- sound written and verbal communication
- comfort working with artists, board members, community partners, and contractors
- strong judgment, discretion, and follow-through
- the ability to work collaboratively in a small, mission-driven organization
- an understanding of how to balance oversight with hands-on support
->First-Year Priorities
The Managing Director’s first year should focus on strengthening organizational consistency and supporting SOLI’s long-term sustainability. Priority areas may include:
- stabilizing administrative processes and timelines
- strengthening coordination across artistic, educational, and operational functions
- supporting fundraising and grant activity in a consistent manner
- improving board reporting and organizational communication
- ensuring that financial and compliance-related responsibilities are clearly coordinated and completed on time
->Position Details
Reports to: Board of Directors
Category: Employee
Hours: Full-time; 30 hours per week
Compensation: $30,000 per fiscal year
Work Arrangement: Primarily remote, with regular in-person presence required for performances, board meetings, and other key organizational activities
Schedule: Full-time, flexible schedule with hours driven by organizational needs rather than a standard office schedule, including evenings and weekends as required
Deadline: 05/11/26
Location: San Antonio, TX
Website: https://solichambersensemble.com