Managing Director

About the job

The Bern Minster Children and Youth Choir (BMKJC) is a permanent ensemble of around 100 children and young people. Under the musical direction of Johannes and Katrin Günther, the choir focuses on demanding sacred and secular vocal music. It performs in concerts with regionally and internationally renowned ensembles and regularly sings at vespers, church services and celebrations in the Bern Minster as well as at competitions and on foreign tours (see also www.bmkjc.ch ).

As part of a succession arrangement, we are looking for a

Managing Director (50%)

Your main tasks

• Management and further development of the office
• Support of the board in its strategic tasks
• Responsibility for budgeting, accounting, financial administration as well as the preparation of annual financial statements and reports
• Responsibility for organising rehearsals, concerts and performances as well as singing camps and concert tours
• Acquisition and care of sponsors, patrons, foundations and other funding partners
• Organisation of parental involvement and club events
• Contact person for singers, parents as well as patrons and sponsors
• Management of member administration
• Preparation and minute-taking of board meetings and general meetings
• Ensuring efficient administrative processes and further development of organisational procedures

Your profile

• Commercial training, further education in business administration, association management, non-profit management or comparable qualification
• Experience in cultural management is an advantage
• Professional experience in an assistant, organisational, coordination or administrative role
• Strong organisational talent and enjoyment in coordinating diverse tasks and stakeholders
• Independent, reliable and structured working style
• Excellent communication skills and confident German in spoken and written form
• High self- and social competence, team spirit and diplomatic skills
• Good IT user skills and affinity for digital working tools
• Interest in music, culture, education or club activities
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends
• Category B driving licence is an advantage

Our offer

• A responsible and varied role in a cultural environment
• A motivated, enthusiastic team and a board that takes responsibility
• Modern working conditions
• Workplace: remote with regular on-site appointments in the city of Bern

Your application

We look forward to receiving your complete application dossier as a PDF including a cover letter.