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Sunday, April 9, 2023
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Cascade Symphony – Executive Director position


 Responsibilities, Qualifications and Application Procedure Position Summary: Act as the administrative leader of the CSO. Work closely with the Music Director, General Manager and Board of Directors to establish and best achieve the mission and values of the orchestra. Develop systems and support volunteers to effectively execute these goals while ensuring the financial health and […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Do You Want More Audiences and Donors? 2 Arts Marketing, Development & Ticketing Conferences! Deadline: April 15


 What will it take to bring audiences and donors back? Find out in Toronto, May 30-31, or San Francisco, July 18-19. Sign up by April 15 and get the lowest price! NEW WAYS FORWARD https://artsreach.com/conferences_list.php For the past 22 years, Arts Reach, the Association of Arts Management, Marketing and Development Professionals, has collected the best speakers […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – Second Stage


 Second Stage invites strong cultural executives interested in providing shared leadership, along with the Artistic Director and Board, to set overall direction and identify appropriate support and resources; to motivate staff, artists, trustees, and the theater’s core constituencies in pursuit of that direction; and to create a working culture in which decisions are made most […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – SpeakEasy Stage Boston


 Champion new voices and drive civic dialogue – inviting impact-minded leaders. Please download the full job description and supporting materials here: https://tinyurl.com/Se3aj WHO ARE WE? In 1992, SpeakEasy Stage was born with a simple idea – to give emerging, local artists a chance and build a thriving theater scene in Boston. From its humble 40-seat beginnings […] [READ MORE]
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Director of Development – Folger Shakespeare Library 

Position Summary The Director of Development serves as the lead fundraising officer of the Folger Shakespeare Library, charged with developing $4 to 5 million in annual support for the organization. They provide fully integrated leadership and direction in increasing philanthropic resources, high-impact partnerships, awareness, and powerful connections with both the Folger’s existing stakeholders and its […] [READ MORE]

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Arts Administration, Elon University 

The Arts Administration program at Elon University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position, beginning in August 2023, and renewable for up to three years. This position requires someone who brings a broadly integrated and interdisciplinary perspective to Arts Administration. Candidates must hold a PhD or MFA in Arts Administration or a closely related […] [READ MORE]

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THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA – PRESIDENT & CEO 

The Florida Orchestra exists to INSPIRE – EDUCATE – UNITE and build community though the power of music. Celebrating its 55th season in 2022-23, The Florida Orchestra (TFO) is the largest professional orchestra in the state and the leading performing arts organization in Tampa Bay. TFO employs 71 full-time professional musicians and conductors from some […] [READ MORE]

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Conservatory Event Publicity & Marketing job opening 

Oberlin College and Conservatory invites applications for the position of Conservatory Event Publicity and Marketing Specialist. This is a full-time, in-person, continuing 12-month administrative and professional staff position reporting to the director of conservatory communications in the Oberlin College & Conservatory Office of Communications. The specialist will be responsible for promoting both free and ticketed […] [READ MORE]

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Vice President of Marketing & Sales – Harris Theater for Music and Dance 

Vice President of Marketing & SalesPosition Profile About the Opportunity The Harris Theater for Music and Dance is seeking a dynamic and experienced arts marketing leader to join the high-performing executive team of one of Chicago’s finest culture institutions as their new VP of Marketing and Sales. This is a newly reinstated position, developed as […] [READ MORE]

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Arts Commons – Vice President, Programming 

Arts Commons is seeking a creative, motivated, and energetic individual to serve as its next Vice President, Programming. The Vice President, Programming will join Arts Commons at a time of unprecedented growth and excitement for the organization, as they prepare to break ground on the Arts Commons Transformation (ACT) project, the single largest cultural infrastructure […] [READ MORE]

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General Manager – Goodspeed Musicals 

About the Opportunity The General Manager of Goodspeed Musicals is a key member of the Senior Operations Team who oversees the central functions of the organization’s administration and operations, including human resources, artist contracting and relations, company management, legal, IT, and more. Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager ensures that the organization’s people […] [READ MORE]

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Manager of Donor Research & Strategy 

Title: Manager of Donor Research & StrategyDepartment: DevelopmentReports to: Senior Director, Development Services Summary: The Manager, Donor Research & Strategy will be responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and administering a robust program of strategic donor research and prospect management for The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc.’s (POKC) Development Department. These services will include, but are […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Development – Chrysler Museum of Art 

Position Summary Reporting to the Director/CEO, the Director of Development (DoD) will be primarily responsible for the Museum’s annual fundraising, membership, and stewardship programs, including the final elements of the Museum’s successful $55-million capital campaign. The DoD will be a highly skilled and effective manager and fundraiser who has a proven track-record of securing major […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Manitoba Chamber Orchestra 

Manitoba Chamber Orchestra (MCO) seeking a forward-thinking, creative, innovative, and energetic leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Nationally and internationally admired and respected for its creative programming and dynamic performances, MCO offers an exciting concert series, tours widely, commissions often, and collaborates regularly with the world’s leading soloists including some of the finest […] [READ MORE]

 

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