Summary
Description
Summary
The Longmont Symphony Orchestra’s current Executive Director is retiring after overseeing significant recent growth in performance attendance and financial success. The Orchestra’s Board of Directors now seeks a proven executive to lead and manage a strong regional orchestra in a vibrant, growing Front Range Colorado city and surrounding community that has significant growth and interest potential.
The Position
The Executive Director will serve as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer. The position requires managing all human and financial resources to ensure the Symphony successfully achieves its mission, vision, and goals by developing effective fundraising strategies, ensuring sustained financial growth, artistic vibrancy, education outreach, and community engagement. The Executive Director, along with the Artistic Director, will report to the Board of Directors.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Executive Director will be responsible for:
- Executing the mission, vision, policies, and goals established by the Board of Directors.
- Supervising and supporting the office and orchestra staff.
- Collaborating with and supporting the Music Director to achieve artistically and financially successful performances.
- Managing all aspects of the organization’s operations including ticket sales, programming, budgeting, venue contracts, human resources. Contract and set up guest artist performances.
- Assuring adequate financial resources to successfully achieve the orchestra’s priorities.
- Taking a leadership role with the Philanthropy Committee in creating, implementing, and evaluating fund-raising strategies.
- Cultivating a dedicated donor base to meet short and long-term financial goals.
- Engaging and nurturing patrons and season ticket holders, the LSO Guild, and volunteers.
- Cultivating community relationships including local school districts and music educators to enhance youth involvement in orchestral music.
- Working with the Board of Directors to set up and attend committee meetings as requested.
Qualifications
- BA/MA in Arts Administration or closely related field.
- At least three years of senior management experience in a non-profit organization.
- Working knowledge of orchestral music operations preferred, but not critical.
- Demonstrated success in building and nurturing positive relationships with patrons and donors.
- Experience in designing and leading non-profit development strategies and fundraising campaigns.
- Passion for building and nurturing symphonic music throughout the greater Longmont community.
- Solid financial management experience and budgeting skills.
- Strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and creativity.
- The ideal candidate will reside within 20 miles of downtown Longmont.
BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $50,000 depending upon qualifications and experience. Full-Time. Includes annual paid vacation. Relocation assistance negotiable for out-of-state candidates.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a letter of interest and resume as a .pdf file with your first and last name in the titles to: Rick Goldmeyer, Search Committee Chair, at lsoedsearch@gmail.com
This job posting will close April 30th, 2024
