Chicago a Cappella
BOARD & STAFF
Board of Directors
Jennifer Marling
President
Security Risk Advisor, Data Security & Privacy
IBM Consulting, Americas Quality
Chicago, IL
Branka Matevich
Vice-President
Independent Healthcare Consultant
Berwyn, IL
Jennifer Schultz
Treasurer
COO/CFO, retired
Illinois CPA Society
Chicago, IL
Stephanie Ito
Secretary
Grants Associate
AltruNext
Lombard, IL
Claudia Divis
Nonprofit consultant
River Forest, IL
William K. Flowers
Certified Public Accountant, retired
Waukegan, IL
Helen C. Gagel
Nonprofit consultant
Evanston, IL
DONALD G. GWINN
Regional Director, retired
National Student Clearinghouse
Evanston, IL
James G. Massie
Executive Consultant, retired
IBM Corporation
Hinsdale, IL
David Perlman
Tax professional, retired
Chicago, IL
Michael Reed
Partner, retired
Vedder Price
Chicago, IL
Anthony Sabatino
Deals Director
PwC US Business Advisory LLP
Hinsdale, IL
F. Sheppard Shanley
Senior Associate Director of Admission, retired
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Maria T. Suarez
Manager, Sales Development and Training, retired
Dearborn Life Insurance Company
Virginia Beach, VA
Maggie Zieba
VP, Marketing
Resideo Technologies
West Chicago, IL
Staff
Matt Greenberg
Executive Director
John William Trotter
Artistic Director
Sara Badger
General Manager
Matthew Brennan
Program Manager
Daniela Rozo
Marketing and Production Coordinator
Jonathan Miller
Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus
Patrick Sinozich
Music Director Emeritus
Employment and Auditions
Auditions
2025 Auditions have concluded. Please check back in Dec. 2025 for information on 2026 audition dates.
Employment
There are currently no employment opportunities available.
Arts Administration & Production Assistant (Temporary / Part-time)
Chicago a cappella is seeking an Arts Administration & Production Assistant to support the company’s operations during the 2025-26 season, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to our mission of advancing the art and appreciation of ensemble singing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities will be based on staff needs, with areas of activity likely to include concert production and stage management, music library, artistic administration, and general office administration. Specifically, these may include:
- Act as backstage manager at seven concert performances (December and April)
- Provide administrative support to the organization’s staff
- Update online music library database and other music library tasks
- Help prepare materials for upcoming events, concerts and programs
- Support communication efforts (drafting correspondence, updating contact lists, etc.)
- Organize and maintain physical and digital files
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must be between the ages of 14 and 22 when starting the position. Interest in arts administration, music, or nonprofit management, and motivation to learn. Other qualifications sought include reliability, strong organizational and communication skills, and general computer competence.
SCHEDULE
One day per week in the office during regular office hours plus additional hours at concerts/events, which are typically weekends and evenings, with the expectation of 240 hours total during the 2025-26 season. This position begins no earlier than Nov. 3, 2025, and ends no later than May 29, 2026. A specific work schedule and exact start and end dates will be arranged with the successful candidate to accommodate availability and the company’s requirements.
COMPENSATION
$16.60/hour, paid on a bi-weekly basis
COMMENTS
We are a dynamic, well-run arts organization, recognized by our peers for both our artistic reputation and our organizational achievements. Previous staff members have secured jobs at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, WFMT, Museum of Science and Industry, and elsewhere.
CONTACT
Email resume and brief cover letter detailing schedule availability and why you are interested in the position to Matt Greenberg at MGreenberg@chicagoacappella.org.