We are hiring for a Director of Operations, to serve as foundational leadership partner to the Founder/Executive Director. This role is responsible for building the organizations operational, financial, administrative, and marketing infrastructure from the ground up in support of the Society’s mission to foster interaction among musicians, scholars, educators, and the public through concerts, lectures, recordings, demonstrations, and colloquia.
The ideal candidate is a builder and cultural administrator who combines operational rigor with strong organizational communication skills and an appreciation for music, scholarship, and community-based arts programming.
Qualifications Required
5+ years of experience in nonprofit operations, arts administration, or related fields
Strong alignment with the organization’s mission and values
Experience building systems or organizations at an early stage
Strong financial and operational skills
Experience managing marketing, communications, or publicity for programs or events
Familiarity with nonprofit governance and compliance
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Comfort working in a hands-on, start-up environment
Preferred
Experience in music, performing arts, or cultural nonprofits
Familiarity with classical, early music, or scholarly music communities
Experience working with artists, scholars, and academic partners
Experience supporting grant‑funded arts organizations
Experience working closely with a Board of Directors
Key Attributes
Builder mindset with high ownership
Respect for artistic and scholarly practice
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail‑oriented and reliable
Collaborative and community‑minded
Mission‑driven with operational discipline
Core Responsibilities Organizational Operations & Infrastructure
Build and manage the Society’s day‑to‑day operations
Establish policies, workflows, and systems appropriate for a growing arts nonprofit
Develop production calendars and organizational timelines
Create scalable processes to support concerts, lectures, recordings, and scholarly events
Track organizational KPIs related to programming, attendance, partnerships, and finances
Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
Financial Management & Administration
Develop and manage the annual operating budget
Monitor cash flow, expenses, and financial sustainability
Establish internal financial controls and approval processes
Oversee bookkeeping, accounting, and financial reporting
Support grant budgeting, reporting, and compliance
Ensure timely and accurate payment of musicians, ensembles, scholars, and vendors
Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and financial service provider
Compliance, Governance & Risk
Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulatory requirements, including IRS and Massachusetts filings
Maintain corporate, legal, and archival records
Support Board governance
Oversee insurance coverage and risk management related to performances and events
Program & Production Operations
Support planning and execution of Concert performances, Lectures and colloquia, Demonstrations and recordings
Coordinate logistics with venues, libraries, historical societies, schools, and universities
Develop and manage production workflows, artist agreements, and event documentation
Track program outcomes, audience engagement, and scholarly participation
Ensure programming aligns with organizational mission
Publicity, Marketing & Audience Development
Manage publicity and marketing operations in support of programs and events
Develop and execute marketing timelines for concerts and initiatives
Coordinate creation and distribution of promotional materials (digital and print)
Oversee email communications, mailing lists, and audience databases
Manage website updates and event listings
Coordinate social media activity (directly or through contractors/volunteers)
Track basic marketing metrics such as attendance, engagement, and list growth
EEO Compliance Ryde is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ryde will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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The ideal candidate is a builder and cultural administrator who combines operational rigor with strong organizational communication skills and an appreciation for music, scholarship, and community-based arts programming.
Qualifications Required
5+ years of experience in nonprofit operations, arts administration, or related fields
Strong alignment with the organization’s mission and values
Experience building systems or organizations at an early stage
Strong financial and operational skills
Experience managing marketing, communications, or publicity for programs or events
Familiarity with nonprofit governance and compliance
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Comfort working in a hands-on, start-up environment
Preferred
Experience in music, performing arts, or cultural nonprofits
Familiarity with classical, early music, or scholarly music communities
Experience working with artists, scholars, and academic partners
Experience supporting grant‑funded arts organizations
Experience working closely with a Board of Directors
Key Attributes
Builder mindset with high ownership
Respect for artistic and scholarly practice
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail‑oriented and reliable
Collaborative and community‑minded
Mission‑driven with operational discipline
Core Responsibilities Organizational Operations & Infrastructure
Build and manage the Society’s day‑to‑day operations
Establish policies, workflows, and systems appropriate for a growing arts nonprofit
Develop production calendars and organizational timelines
Create scalable processes to support concerts, lectures, recordings, and scholarly events
Track organizational KPIs related to programming, attendance, partnerships, and finances
Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
Financial Management & Administration
Develop and manage the annual operating budget
Monitor cash flow, expenses, and financial sustainability
Establish internal financial controls and approval processes
Oversee bookkeeping, accounting, and financial reporting
Support grant budgeting, reporting, and compliance
Ensure timely and accurate payment of musicians, ensembles, scholars, and vendors
Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and financial service provider
Compliance, Governance & Risk
Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulatory requirements, including IRS and Massachusetts filings
Maintain corporate, legal, and archival records
Support Board governance
Oversee insurance coverage and risk management related to performances and events
Program & Production Operations
Support planning and execution of Concert performances, Lectures and colloquia, Demonstrations and recordings
Coordinate logistics with venues, libraries, historical societies, schools, and universities
Develop and manage production workflows, artist agreements, and event documentation
Track program outcomes, audience engagement, and scholarly participation
Ensure programming aligns with organizational mission
Publicity, Marketing & Audience Development
Manage publicity and marketing operations in support of programs and events
Develop and execute marketing timelines for concerts and initiatives
Coordinate creation and distribution of promotional materials (digital and print)
Oversee email communications, mailing lists, and audience databases
Manage website updates and event listings
Coordinate social media activity (directly or through contractors/volunteers)
Track basic marketing metrics such as attendance, engagement, and list growth
EEO Compliance Ryde is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ryde will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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