Job Description
About ASCAP
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers of every kind of music. ASCAP's mission is to license and promote the music of its members and foreign affiliates, obtain fair compensation for the public performance of their works and to distribute the royalties that it collects based upon those performances. ASCAP members write the world's best-loved music and ASCAP has pioneered the efficient licensing of that music to hundreds of thousands of enterprises who use it to add value to their business - from bars, restaurants, and retail, to radio, TV and cable, to Internet, mobile services and more. The ASCAP license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. With more than 875,000 members representing more than 16 million copyrighted works, ASCAP is the worldwide leader in performance royalties, service and advocacy for songwriters and composers, and the only American performing rights organization (PRO) owned and governed by its writer and publisher members. Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com, on Twitter and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook.
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Job Overview:
The Head of Operations and Facilities is a leader in the Nashville office, serving as the go-to person responsible for developing and managing sustainable and long-term operational strategies and practices at the ASCAP Nashville office while working closely with senior management to create a positive and productive environment for the employees and visitors. The Head of Operations and Facilities will play a key role in building renovation projects. Additionally, the Head of Operations and Facilities will oversee all aspects of the building facilities needs including but not limited to daily management of security vendors, fire safety, onsite event setups and food services, budget planning, and internal office needs. The Head of Operations and Facilities has exceptional communication and leadership skills that they use to collaborate with employees and maintain operational excellence in the Nashville office.
Responsibilities:
• Unify and enliven the Nashville office by working each day to improve all aspects of the office operations and cultivate an exciting, professional, and positive office environment for employees
• Build and maintain relationships with department leaders, vendors, and employees to make decisions regarding building operations
• Work closely with Human Resources to establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive work environment
• Serve as go-to point person to answer and assist employees with office-related matters
• Direct and oversee building renovation and upkeep projects
• Oversee and manage in-person events including ASCAP Board meetings, Membership-related events, and employee holiday parties
• Work closely with Senior Director, Business Services to Identify and escalate building maintenance, office furniture, and general office needs.
• Procurement of building necessities such as coffee, water, other refreshments, as well as office janitorial and other supplies
• Coordinate with departments to manage onsite event setups and food service for events and meetings
• Oversee Housekeeper in cleaning and coffee making
• Coordinate moves of employees and or departments
• Support our Senior Management as needed
Knowledge & Experience:
• 7-10+ years in a leadership role
• Exceptional knowledge of operational functions and principles
• Experience with budget and business operational plan development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required
Besides providing a unique and dynamic work environment, there are a few other reasons you should consider ASCAP in your career planning. We also offer generous benefit options that are comprehensive and provide the flexibility that most employees want and need. These health care and financial plan options include the following:
• A choice of either network only provider medical and dental plans or more flexible medical and dental plans where you can see providers in or out-of-network
• Vision plan that offers both in and out- of network provider options
• Immediate eligibility for 401(k) participation with an employer provided match
• An additional Employer paid retirement savings program regardless of your participation in the 401(k) Plan
• Generous time-off policy
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short term disability Insurance / salary continuation and Long term disability insurance
• Company provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental and dependent life insurance options
Please be aware that ASCAP is not a nut-free or other allergen-free workplace.
As a condition of employment, ASCAP requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (including a first booster, when eligible) against COVID-19. ASCAP will make reasonable accommodations for those who are unable to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, where required by federal, state and local law, and in accordance with ASCAP's policies.
ASCAP is an equal opportunity employer. All ASCAP employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications and performance and not on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, genetic information, disability, handicap, color, creed, religion, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2ym67-54-88-179-12-42 in your application.