About Revv52
Revv52 is Calgary's longest continually running vocal ensemble. An auditioned group of 52 singers performing with a live in-house rock band. We stage three main performances each year as well as guest and other ad hoc performances. Revv52 delivers high-energy popular music productions at venues like Bella Concert Hall and has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show drawing in over 4,000 audience members per season. We're a registered Canadian charity, committed to energizing and connecting communities through extraordinary musical performances.
The Role
Revv52 is looking for a Business Manager to lead the administrative and commercial side of our organization. The role splits roughly evenly between organizational administration, financial management, and working alongside the Board's Marketing and Development Committees. Our goal with this position is to reduce the volunteer labour currently performing these activities, while improving effectiveness. You'll report to the board while working in close partnership with our Artistic Director, who leads all creative and musical programming.
This newly created part-time (expected 0.4 FTE) position has a primary focus for the Revv52 performance season from September - May. The exact balance of these responsibilities will settle over the first several months, shaped by Revv52’s requirements and your strengths.
What You'll Do
Administrative & Financial Leadership (~60%)
- As the lead coordinator for the group, plan and organize tasks as they emerge from Board and Committee work in coordination with the Artistic Director, ensuring they’re assigned to the right volunteer or contractor to complete the work the most effectively.
- Ensure progress is communicated frequently and regularly to the Board, the Committees and to the broader membership as required.
- Work closely with our accounting and bookkeeping firm, using our electronic systems, to ensure the ongoing accuracy of payables and receivables, and compliance of our accounting records for year-end and charitable filings.
- Create and oversee the draft budget, and once approved provide monthly financial reporting to the Board.
- Be the prime interface for the administrative needs of all suppliers.
Marketing & Development, with the Board Committees (~40%)
- Partner with the Development Committee to complete annual operating grant applications (Calgary Arts Development, Alberta Foundation for the Arts); research and apply for new project or operating grants as they are announced.
- Assist the Board in managing and developing our donor programs and events.
- Develop corporate and media sponsorships.
- In collaboration with the Marketing Committee and external marketing specialists, oversee the implementation of the annual marketing plan, with a focus on growing brand awareness and concert ticket sales, and enhancing the effectiveness of traditional and digital marketing channels.
- Provide direction and support to Marketing Committee members involved in volunteer activities.
- Working with the Board and Artistic Director, identify collaborations that could provide unique opportunities, including new performance venues, festivals, etc.
What You Bring
- Proven ability to coordinate and manage a diverse group of contractors and volunteers; above all we are looking for a strong administrator who has proven experience in developing and reporting on a plan, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and monitoring and ensuring the completion of activities.
- Comfort managing a budget, working with financial systems, managing contractors, and coordinating volunteers.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
An arts, entertainment, event coordination or non-profit background is highly desirable.
What We Offer
- A flexible, part-time leadership role with real ownership over Revv52's public-facing growth
- Close collaboration with a dedicated Artistic Director, an engaged, supportive Board and an amazing Revv52 members and community.
- Meaningful impact within Calgary's vibrant arts community
- Compensation commensurate with experience
