Executive Director

About One Voice Chorus

Our Mission

One Voice is the LGBTQIA+ and allies chorus of Charlotte. Through artistic excellence, One Voice Chorus works to increase understanding and acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual people. Our achievement in choral music enables us to reach diverse groups to overcome misperceptions, and to grow personally, both as performers and as leaders in our community.

Our Vision

Guiding the Chorus is a vision that inspires us to excellence and leadership. We are a vibrant organization which consistently:

• Displays musical excellence and is recognized for musical achievement
• Grows consistently in audience and membership and creates an environment in which each person is valued as an integral part of the Chorus
• Demonstrates leadership within the LGBTQIA+ community and acts as a standard-bearer for our community to the community-at-large
• Demonstrates the highest standards of financial stewardship and achieves the financial prosperity needed to expand our reach and enhance the quality of our performances

What are we looking for?

One Voice Chorus has been on an incredible journey of growth, becoming a vibrant and respected presence in both the LGBTQ+ and arts communities across the Southeast. As we close out our milestone 35th season, we are filled with pride—and deep gratitude for the dedicated leadership of our current Executive Director, whose passion and vision have helped shape this moment.

Building on that strong foundation, we’re thrilled to launch the search for our first full-time Executive Director to guide OVC into its next chapter.

We’re looking for a compassionate, mission-driven leader who believes in the power of choral music to create connection and foster belonging. The ideal candidate will be aligned with our values, nurture a culture of inclusion, and steward the organization’s growth with care—both operationally and financially.

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, through the Board President, and partners closely with the Artistic Director to lead the chorus forward with purpose, heart, and harmony.

Experience and Expectations

Leadership & Nonprofit Management

• 3-5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a nonprofit organization, preferably in arts, culture, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, or education.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with organizational mission and values.
• Demonstrated success in managing staff, volunteers, or creative teams with empathy, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors and engaging stakeholders in organizational development.

Board Partnership

• Attend all meetings of the executive committee and full board
• Assist the president in developing and processing of agendas for the executive committee and board meetings
• Prepare written reports for presentation to the executive committee and board
• Assist in identifying and attracting potential new board members

Fundraising & Development

• Track record of successful development strategies, including donor cultivation, grant writing, sponsorships, and crowdfunding.
• Proven ability to plan and execute a variety of fundraising events and community initiatives that showcase OVC and our queer community.

Financial Oversight

• Experience in creating and managing budgets for organizations under $500k annually.
• Familiarity with nonprofit finance, including bookkeeping, reporting, audits, and compliance.

Marketing, Communications & Community Engagement

• Experience with branding, public relations, and digital marketing (email, website, social media).
• Comfortable being a public-facing leader representing the organization to community partners, donors, and media.
• Deep understanding of LGBTQIA+ communities and cultural competency in communicating across diverse groups.

Personal Qualities

• Passion for arts administration.
• Ability to organize to remain highly organized with all assigned tasks and projects.
• Deep commitment to LGBTQIA+ equity and inclusion.
• Collaborative leadership style that inspires trust, fosters creativity, and centers community voices.
• Flexible, resourceful, and capable of working independently in a small-staff environment.

Other Required

• Flexible availability to attend performances, meetings, fundraisers, donor events, and community gatherings to support outreach and partnership development.

Salary Range:

$45,000-$48,000 DOE
Full-time position – 1099 Contractor

Additional information:

• This role does not include healthcare benefits.
• This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the financial resources the organization has at the end of each fiscal year.
• This role includes our staff perks (complimentary tickets, mileage reimbursement, PTO, etc.).
• Flexible, hybrid work schedule with office provided at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on Queens Road.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter, and three professional references to EDsearch@onevoicechorus.com.

Any questions about this role can be directed to Matthew Barbour, Board President, at President@onevoicechorus.com.

Thank you for your interest in One Voice Chorus!