Community Coordinator

The Chorus of Westerly seeks a dynamic and community-minded Community Coordinator to help expand our connection to audiences, partners, and participants across the region. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, bringing people together, and helping meaningful programs for all ages grow and take shape. The Community Coordinator will serve as a public-facing ambassador for the organization, cultivating partnerships with schools, senior centers, cultural organizations, and community groups while supporting programs and events that broaden access to choral music. Working closely with staff, artists, and community partners, this individual will play an important role in strengthening the Chorus’s presence and impact throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut.

The position is a full-time position with a regular weekday schedule that will be adjusted as needed around Chorus of Westerly major functions and events (including some nights and weekends). The position is an exempt position that is benefits eligible (health, retirement). The starting annual salary for this position is $50,000.

The functions, duties, and tasks of the position include, but will not necessarily be limited to:

• Develop and engage recruitment plans for new child and adult singers and program participants as well as creating and running social activities and other opportunities for current singers, Chorus parents, patrons, and volunteers, in support of member and patron retention.

• Develop strategies to sustain and nurture the subscription program to recruit new patrons and ensure renewals. In addition, develop strategies to increase individual ticket sales for Chorus concerts.

• Manage and oversee the patron and donor database system, patron and donation correspondence, create patron and donor reports and program lists as needed for all advancement efforts.

• Develop communications materials for the Chorus and Kent Hall including the creation of brochures, press releases, marketing collateral, internal and external e-communications, as well as maintaining the Chorus’s website.

• Attend and work all major Chorus events, camps, concerts, and other activities serving as a lead support to the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director in any capacity needed and executing other duties as assigned.

• Along with the senior staff, serve as a representative of the Chorus in the community by attending networking events and identifying areas for engagement, outreach, and growth in the local region.

 Schedule

Throughout the year, the hours for the position will be on weekdays on a schedule that is mutually agreed upon with the Deputy Executive Director which will likely include at least two evenings a week to correspond with Chorus rehearsals. For Chorus concert weeks and/or special event weeks, the Community Coordinator will work an adjusted schedule during those times that will include required full day weekend work with several longer days. It is expected the Community Coordinator will attend the Chorus of Westerly’s Children’s Camp in August and be fully available to work every Chorus of Westerly concert, special event, and fundraiser.

Qualifications

The Community Coordinator will be an important member of the Chorus of Westerly’s team, supporting a wide range of projects across the organization. This role involves regular interaction with community members, partners, volunteers, and staff from diverse backgrounds, often in fast-paced environments such as concert weekends and major fundraising events. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who is comfortable leading, organizing, and motivating individuals and teams. They should be creative, proactive, and able to take initiative while also understanding the collaborative nature of a small to mid-sized nonprofit organization.

All members of the Chorus team contribute wherever needed, so flexibility and a willingness to assist with projects in both leadership and supportive roles are essential. The successful candidate will be able to follow direction from senior staff with care and attention to detail, adhere to established procedures and timelines, and confidently seek clarification when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, music, nonprofit management, communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in community outreach, partnership development, program coordination, or nonprofit engagement
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with community members, organizations, and partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort representing an organization in public settings
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and partnerships simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for concerts, programs, and community events

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a performing arts organization, music program, or arts nonprofit
• Experience developing partnerships with schools, senior centers, cultural organizations, or civic groups
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for expanding access to the arts and engaging new audiences
• Familiarity with CRM systems, email marketing platforms, or ticketing software
• Knowledge of or connections within the Rhode Island / southeastern Connecticut arts and community landscape

To apply

Please send (1) a short cover letter addressed to Nicole DiMattei, (2) a resume/CV, (3) a personal case statement, written in any style you wish, about how the arts have impacted your life, and (4) the names of three professional/academic references with whom you have worked with in some capacity in the past three years.

These items should be sent only via email to [email protected]. Do not drop these items off at the Chorus of Westerly/Kent Hall or mail them to the Chorus of Westerly. All questions should only be sent to [email protected]. No phone calls or walk-ins to Kent Hall at this time.

Candidates are encouraged to send their materials in as soon as possible as review of applications will begin immediately. The position will be opened until filled and the search is subject to end at any point in time without notice.

To Learn More About the Chorus of Westerly
Web - http://chorusofwesterly.org
Facebook - http://facebook.com/chorusofwesterly
Twitter - @choruswesterly, Instagram - chorusofwesterly

Music Director – Andrew Howell
Executive Director – Ryan Saunders
Deputy Executive Director – Nicole DiMattei
Board Chair – Rudi Hauser

The Chorus of Westerly is a certified 501(c)(3) charitable arts organization. The Chorus is in its 67th concert season.