Founded in 1983, the Chamber Orchestra Avanti! is an ensemble known and respected for its open-minded repertoire. In addition to its seasonal concert series, commissioned concerts and performances abroad, the orchestra produces the annual Suvisoitto festival in Porvoo. Avant’s artistic director is clarinetist Kari Kriikku.
Avanti! is looking for a replacement for the CEO on parental leave from 1.8.2022 or by agreement for a fixed-term contract. The fixed-term contract will run until 31.8.2023.
Avant’s CEO
- develop and manage Avant’s activities in collaboration with the orchestra’s artistic director
- is responsible for the orchestra’s concert budgeting and production coordination in collaboration with the producer
- is responsible for coordinating the orchestra’s information and marketing activities
- is also responsible for the practical tasks of production
- is responsible for the association’s finances and administration
- raise funding for the orchestra’s artistic activities from both the public and private sectors, including grants and sponsorship, in cooperation with the Board of Directors.
- takes care of financial reporting with the assistance of the accountant
- is responsible for the association’s service contracts
- prepares and presents the matters to be discussed by the Board of Directors and ensures the implementation of its decisions
- informs the Board of Directors about the activities of the association and the orchestra
- maintain contact with partners, the media, professional organisations and members of the association
- acts as the Avant office receptionist
To perform your duties successfully, you must
- initiative and strong organisational skills
- good oral and written Finnish and English language skills, other language skills would be an advantage
- experience of working in orchestral management and a good knowledge of music, music life and organisations in the field
- experience in financial management
- good interpersonal and communication skills
- the ability to cope with pressure to work irregular hours on a regular basis
Free application no later than Tue 24.5.2022 (note: application deadline extended by one week) by email: [email protected]
Inquiries:
Chair Eila Nevalainen
p. 040 350 3830
[email protected]
Vice-Chairman, Avant’s double bass sound director Timo Ahtinen
tel. 040 558 1898
[email protected]
Director Annika Mustonen
p. 050 581 0409
[email protected]
