Position Opening for Artistic Director of Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus Puerto Vallarta Mens Chorus
April 10, 2014

We are pleased to announce the position opening for Artistic Director of the Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus.

The Puerto Vallarta Men’s Chorus consists of approximately 30-40 volunteer singers, founded 2 years ago as the first gay chorus in Mexico. Chorus members are Mexican nationals and expatriates from North and South America with widely varied musical skills.

The organization is bi-lingual (Spanish and English) and the current concert season is September through May. Several major concerts and numerous smaller community appearances are scheduled throughout the season.
 
Puerto Vallarta is a popular tourist destination for Mexicans and international guests. The community has a 900 seat professional theater, and three active community theater complexes. There are a number of excellent art galleries and restaurants and the town is surrounded by the Bay of Banderas on the west and the beautiful Sierra Madre Mountains to the east.

Bob Bruneau, our current Artistic Director, will continue to be an active member of the chorus making use of his many musical talents.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish, a Mexican national and/or a music leader with demonstrated success in working in multi-cultural and generational settings. The candidate must be passionate and knowledgeable about the art of male choral music as well as a proven leader and inspiring music educator. The candidate must be a team builder and player, fully supportive of the organization’s Mission Statement and Leadership Code of Conduct.

Time commitment is 10 - 15 hours per week from September until May and 3 - 5 hours per week from June - August. The part-time position includes flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Remuneration: Honorarium commensurate with experience and qualifications; this is a contracted position with no benefits.
 
How to apply: Please send applications immediately, via email ONLY, addressed to board@pvmenschorus.org. Review of applicants and preliminary interviews, in person or via Skype, will begin immediately. Submissions will be accepted until final candidates are selected, no later than the end of April 2014. Questions about this position may also be addressed via email to board@pvmenschorus.org.
 
Email applications must include the following items:

• Cover letter
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Links to performances, if available
• Three references or contacts of individuals familiar with your work experience or background – one colleague, one supervisor and one subordinate
 
All applicants will be notified when final candidates have been selected. Final candidates will be scheduled for in-person interview, including brief chorus rehearsal with music mutually decided upon by candidate and selection committee.

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