Posted
Feb 18, 2026
Position Artistic Director – Portland Lesbian Choir, Portland, Oregon
Employment Full‑time, 30 hours per week on an average basis.
Salary $4,583.00 – $5,833.00 Monthly (approximately $55,000–$70,000 annually, DOE)
Benefits Benefit Allowance, Holidays, PTO, Professional Development, Cellphone Reimbursements, and Technology/Software as needed.
Timeline Virtual Interviews May 14 or 21, 2026. In‑Person Interview/Audition May 30, 2026. Offer extended June 30, 2026. Expected start date on or before August 1, 2026.
Application Requirements
Resume
DEI Statement
Letter of Interest
Samples of Previous Concert Programs
Video Recording of Conducting
Submit all requirements to
secretary@plchoir.org
by April 30, 2026.
Vision Statement The Portland Lesbian Choir envisions an equity‑centered community that celebrates resiliency and belonging while radically changing lives through music.
Mission Statement The Portland Lesbian Choir builds harmony and community through compelling musical performances. We elevate LGBTQIA2S+ voices, emphasize equity, and encourage collaboration, growth, and service.
Purpose of Position To develop and carry out artistic programming, collaborations and concerts that enhance the mission of the organization.
Responsibilities
Promote the Choir’s focus on its mission.
Work with the Choir, the Board, and volunteers to promote a positive atmosphere of community within the organization.
Network with other arts organizations, music directors, and community groups to increase the visibility of the Choir and to encourage collaboration.
Design, coordinate, and direct Choir programming.
Prepare for and direct weekly rehearsals, choir retreat rehearsals, technical and dress rehearsals and performances.
Direct outreach performances.
Plan annual performance schedule and venues.
Work with the Executive Director to ensure venue contracts are in place and reflect the needs of the concerts.
Organize a season rehearsal schedule.
Design each concert performance, including integration of guest artists, ensembles, soloists, and visual elements.
Contract with technicians and musicians for each concert project.
Work with the Production team to ensure that concert technical needs, lights and sound, blocking, costuming, and staging details run smoothly.
Audit, select, and coach soloists and small group ensembles.
Select song arrangements – evaluating suitability for singers’ ranges.
Ensure that current season music is purchased.
Secure new arrangements and performance rights where appropriate.
Work to meet the organization’s goal of increased musical excellence.
Manage administrative and artistic detail for outreach projects.
Serve as a member of the Outreach Task Group to assess outreach opportunities and make recommendations to the Choir Coordinating Committee.
Work with Production on communication, logistics, and planning details for metro‑area community performances.
Plan, schedule, communicate, host contacts, and program Choir outreach concerts.
Co‑ordinate travel, food, and housing details for outreach concerts.
Work with the Music Committee to select music for all outreach performances and to work with Publicity on advertising, communicating, and publicizing outreach activities.
Provide supervision for music staff and volunteers.
Hire and supervise the Collaborative Pianist with board approval.
Ensure practice tracks are completed in a timely and accurate manner (through outside contract or internal resources).
Work with Section Representatives regarding attendance issues.
Evaluate singer readiness per Attendance Policy & Procedure.
Work with Section Leads to organize sectionals and identify music focus areas.
Participate in the Music Committee.
Work with the Music Committee to select appropriate music for each concert and to identify concert themes and collaborations that support the choir mission.
Work with the Music Committee to address choir member concerns related to music.
Seek Music Committee input for proposals to the Choir Coordinating Committee for concert, rehearsal, and audition schedules, guest artists, commissions and arrangements, development and finances.
Write narratives as needed for concert projects and provide input to Fundraising for grants.
Participate in securing and rehearsing musical talent for fundraising events.
Work with the Executive Director on program design and content and participate in media events.
Provide input to the annual budget in collaboration with the Board Treasurer, Music, and Production Coordinators.
Ensure that music expenses are within budget.
Communicate regularly with the Board and other choir leadership.
Attend Board meetings as a non‑voting member and provide a monthly report.
Attend Executive Committee meetings.
Attend Choir Coordinating Committee meetings monthly.
Attend and provide input for the annual Leadership retreat and Annual Meeting.
Participate in professional development.
Participate in professional organizations such as the American Choral Directors’ Association, GALA, and Chorus America.
Maintain and update professional competence by attending workshops, classes, and conferences.
Review new choral works and recordings; read professional journals.
Attend concerts of other choral organizations.
Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
BA or advanced degree in music with an emphasis in choral conducting or equivalent.
Minimum 5–6 years of conducting experience.
Experience conducting or working with a community‑based chorus and with singers of diverse backgrounds.
Various Musical Skills and Experience
Interest in and commitment to embracing the mission of the Choir.
Ability to offer strong leadership skills and to balance work within a team setting.
Flexibility in working with a diverse group of volunteers and personalities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work within electronic mediums: word processing, email, internet, and intranet.
Attachments
AD PLC Job Posting.pdf
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Position Artistic Director – Portland Lesbian Choir, Portland, Oregon
Employment Full‑time, 30 hours per week on an average basis.
Salary $4,583.00 – $5,833.00 Monthly (approximately $55,000–$70,000 annually, DOE)
Benefits Benefit Allowance, Holidays, PTO, Professional Development, Cellphone Reimbursements, and Technology/Software as needed.
Timeline Virtual Interviews May 14 or 21, 2026. In‑Person Interview/Audition May 30, 2026. Offer extended June 30, 2026. Expected start date on or before August 1, 2026.
Application Requirements
Resume
DEI Statement
Letter of Interest
Samples of Previous Concert Programs
Video Recording of Conducting
Submit all requirements to
secretary@plchoir.org
by April 30, 2026.
Vision Statement The Portland Lesbian Choir envisions an equity‑centered community that celebrates resiliency and belonging while radically changing lives through music.
Mission Statement The Portland Lesbian Choir builds harmony and community through compelling musical performances. We elevate LGBTQIA2S+ voices, emphasize equity, and encourage collaboration, growth, and service.
Purpose of Position To develop and carry out artistic programming, collaborations and concerts that enhance the mission of the organization.
Responsibilities
Promote the Choir’s focus on its mission.
Work with the Choir, the Board, and volunteers to promote a positive atmosphere of community within the organization.
Network with other arts organizations, music directors, and community groups to increase the visibility of the Choir and to encourage collaboration.
Design, coordinate, and direct Choir programming.
Prepare for and direct weekly rehearsals, choir retreat rehearsals, technical and dress rehearsals and performances.
Direct outreach performances.
Plan annual performance schedule and venues.
Work with the Executive Director to ensure venue contracts are in place and reflect the needs of the concerts.
Organize a season rehearsal schedule.
Design each concert performance, including integration of guest artists, ensembles, soloists, and visual elements.
Contract with technicians and musicians for each concert project.
Work with the Production team to ensure that concert technical needs, lights and sound, blocking, costuming, and staging details run smoothly.
Audit, select, and coach soloists and small group ensembles.
Select song arrangements – evaluating suitability for singers’ ranges.
Ensure that current season music is purchased.
Secure new arrangements and performance rights where appropriate.
Work to meet the organization’s goal of increased musical excellence.
Manage administrative and artistic detail for outreach projects.
Serve as a member of the Outreach Task Group to assess outreach opportunities and make recommendations to the Choir Coordinating Committee.
Work with Production on communication, logistics, and planning details for metro‑area community performances.
Plan, schedule, communicate, host contacts, and program Choir outreach concerts.
Co‑ordinate travel, food, and housing details for outreach concerts.
Work with the Music Committee to select music for all outreach performances and to work with Publicity on advertising, communicating, and publicizing outreach activities.
Provide supervision for music staff and volunteers.
Hire and supervise the Collaborative Pianist with board approval.
Ensure practice tracks are completed in a timely and accurate manner (through outside contract or internal resources).
Work with Section Representatives regarding attendance issues.
Evaluate singer readiness per Attendance Policy & Procedure.
Work with Section Leads to organize sectionals and identify music focus areas.
Participate in the Music Committee.
Work with the Music Committee to select appropriate music for each concert and to identify concert themes and collaborations that support the choir mission.
Work with the Music Committee to address choir member concerns related to music.
Seek Music Committee input for proposals to the Choir Coordinating Committee for concert, rehearsal, and audition schedules, guest artists, commissions and arrangements, development and finances.
Write narratives as needed for concert projects and provide input to Fundraising for grants.
Participate in securing and rehearsing musical talent for fundraising events.
Work with the Executive Director on program design and content and participate in media events.
Provide input to the annual budget in collaboration with the Board Treasurer, Music, and Production Coordinators.
Ensure that music expenses are within budget.
Communicate regularly with the Board and other choir leadership.
Attend Board meetings as a non‑voting member and provide a monthly report.
Attend Executive Committee meetings.
Attend Choir Coordinating Committee meetings monthly.
Attend and provide input for the annual Leadership retreat and Annual Meeting.
Participate in professional development.
Participate in professional organizations such as the American Choral Directors’ Association, GALA, and Chorus America.
Maintain and update professional competence by attending workshops, classes, and conferences.
Review new choral works and recordings; read professional journals.
Attend concerts of other choral organizations.
Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
BA or advanced degree in music with an emphasis in choral conducting or equivalent.
Minimum 5–6 years of conducting experience.
Experience conducting or working with a community‑based chorus and with singers of diverse backgrounds.
Various Musical Skills and Experience
Interest in and commitment to embracing the mission of the Choir.
Ability to offer strong leadership skills and to balance work within a team setting.
Flexibility in working with a diverse group of volunteers and personalities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work within electronic mediums: word processing, email, internet, and intranet.
Attachments
AD PLC Job Posting.pdf
#J-18808-Ljbffr