Jobs at STANCE

About STANCE: 

Founded in 2022, STANCE is the first and only chorus by and for gender expansive singers in Washington State. We serve Seattle, King County, and the Puget Sound region by building an inclusive and accessible community, educating singers, and performing music centered on celebrating the diversity and resilience of trans and nonbinary people. Our bi-annual concerts coincide with Pride Month in June and Transgender Day of Remembrance in November. Our all-skill-level chorus ranges in membership from 55 to 90 singers with both a weekly rehearsal choir and an ad hoc outreach ensemble. Our hope is to continue to grow our capacity to fully meet the needs of the local community. 

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STANCE’s Mission: 

To provide a vocal community free of gendered expectations, by and for Transgender and Nonbinary singers, to explore and express ourselves through music.

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By building a community of trans and nonbinary singers, we aim to foster an environment where changing voices are authentically embraced. Our vision is an inclusive and accessible singing community where intersecting identities are centered at all levels of the organization. Through our music, both singers and audiences are encouraged to find embodiment and connect to our full selves, physical and emotional.

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Job Summary:

The Artistic Director (AD) is responsible for the artistic vision of STANCE and all aspects of musical performance and planning. The AD reports to the Board of Directors and works collaboratively with the Assistant and Executive Directors to educate, train, and build a community of singers. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide artistic leadership and direction to the organization and ensembles

• Lead the selection of repertoire and artistic vision for our concert season

• Conduct rehearsals focused on training and teaching singers of all skill levels

• Plan and direct our bi-annual concerts and 2-6 special performances throughout the year

• Audition and place new singers and soloists

• Provide guidance and resources to assist singers in navigating musical challenges and vocal dysphoria

• Communicate rehearsal plans and  artistic context to singers

• Be receptive to singer feedback and concerns and respond in a compassionate manner

• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment focused on community building

• Prioritize accessibility of rehearsal and concert spaces, especially for neurodiverse and/or disabled community members. 

• Collaborate with internal leaders, external partners, and guest artists

• Report artistic updates to the Board and advise on artistic and strategic direction

• Interface with audiences and the public to represent STANCE’s organizational priorities

• Available for Wednesday evening rehearsals and monthly Board of Director meetings.

 

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience conducting musical ensembles

• Demonstrated action towards racial equity

• Familiarity with diverse choral repertoire and vocal techniques

• Intimate knowledge of the unique challenges faced by transgender, nonbinary, disabled, and neurodivergent vocalists and communities

 

Compensation:

• Independent Contractor Stipend with a minimum of $16,500 annually depending on experience

• Benefits not provided

 

Application: 

To apply, please visit https://forms.gle/wUEYkJajs1UfMsCc7 to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your resume or CV and cover letter. The deadline for submissions is November 20, 2024