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Sunday, November 5, 2023
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Inaugural Managing Director – Music of Remembrance


 Leading new music commissioner seeking entrepreneurial Managing Director. Summary: After 26 years, Music of Remembrance is at a point of inflection of expansion, and seeking an entrepreneurial and collaborative leader to support expanded programming opportunities, an amplified visibility effort, and a diversified philanthropic effort which will serve to expand its impact and support its long-term […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Cultural Leadership starts here


 Take the next step in your career with an Executive Master in Cultural Leadership at the Royal Academy of Arts and Maastricht University. With unique insider courses providing a 360-degree view of this global industry, our two-year international programme is forming the next generation of cultural leaders. Sign up for our online open evening to […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Chief Executive Officer – Music Teachers National Association


 The board of Music Teachers National Association have retained DHR Global to conduct a national search for a Chief Executive Officer. A full description of the opportunity is available below. Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to Philip DeBoer at pdeboer@dhrglobal.com COMPANY DESCRIPTION Founded in 1876, the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) is the […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – Kalamazoo Institute of Arts


 The board of Kalamazoo Institute of Arts have retained DHR Global to conduct a national search for an Executive Director. A full description of the opportunity is available below. Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to Philip DeBoer at pdeboer@dhrglobal.com COMPANY DESCRIPTION Founded in 1924, with a vision “that the visual arts are for […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Managing Director – Children’s Theatre Company


 Children’s Theatre Company (“CTC”) seeks a dynamic, relational, and visionary leader to serve as the Managing Director of the largest and most prominent theatre company in the nation dedicated to producing world-class performances for youth and multigenerational audiences. The Managing Director will serve as co-leader of this respected institution with a new Artistic Director who […] [READ MORE]
 

 

General Director – Seattle Opera


 Seattle Opera is looking for a visionary leader to serve as its next General Director. The new General Director will represent Seattle Opera across the opera world, continuing to build its reputation as one of the nation’s most respected performing arts institutions. This person will set the artistic vision for the company and lead a […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra seeks President & CEO


 The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra invites applications and nominations for the position of President and CEO, available in the Fall of 2023. Founded in 2011, the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is Hawaiʻi’s premier professional orchestra and is a cultural cornerstone of the Hawaiʻian island community. The HSO’s 2023/2024 season is comprised of nine Halekulani Masterworks concerts, […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Two Key Leadership Positions at Brevard Music Center


 Brevard Music Center (BMC), one of the United States’ most revered summer music festivals and summer training programs, is seeking leaders for two key positions: Director of Artistic Planning and Educational ProgramsDirector of Marketing and Communications Both of these exceptional positions will provide for meaningful opportunities to advance the mission of a storied organization, work […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Director of Finance and Administration


 Music of the Baroque (MOB) is seeking a full-time Director of Finance & Administration. The ideal candidate has strong non-profit accounting experience with an interest in the arts and is excited about working collaboratively in our team of eight enthusiastic and dedicated staff members. ORGANIZATION Now in its 53rd season, Music of the Baroque’s professional […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Artistic Director – Central City Opera


 Central City Opera (CCO) seeks a committed artistic leader with expansive vision to guide and implement the company’s artistic and educational activities with energy, commitment, and deep collaboration skills. The new Artistic Director will serve as a well-connected ambassador for the company throughout the international opera network and as the lead producer of CCO’s annual […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – Geva Theatre Center


 Geva Theatre Center (Geva) is seeking its next Executive Director, an ambitious leader who is ready to bring in new ideas and activate plans to generate increasing support for the company’s impressive artistic work. As a co-leader with Geva’s Artistic Director, the Executive Director’s focus will be on the overall health and welfare of the […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Managing Director – Cincinnati Shakespeare Company


 Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) welcomes applications from skilled professionals who are excited to play a key role in the continuing growth and evolution of a thriving theatre producing organization and helping to shape the cultural life of Cincinnati, OH. Reporting directly to CSC’s Producing Artistic Director, the Managing Director will form a strong working relationship […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Join this transformational organization empowering youth who stutter


 Leadership Opportunity – Executive Director SAY invites applications from entrepreneurial and strategic nonprofit leaders interested in furthering SAY’s impact as its next Executive Director. ABOUT SAY SAY is a national non-profit organization that empowers, educates, supports and advocates for young people who stutter and the world that surrounds them. Stuttering is a complex and often-misunderstood […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Fall + Winter 2024 Applications Open for MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises


 Applications Open for MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises Northwestern University’s MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises (MSLCE) program develops leaders across Entertainment, Media and the Arts. Earn your Master’s in One Year. More than ever, the creative industries need professionals who can leverage strategic business knowledge to drive innovation and growth. They also need […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Interdisciplinary Preparation in Business, Policy, and the Arts


 🎭 Passionate about the arts? Elevate your love for dance, theatre, and music into leadership! Dive into NYU Steinhardt’s MA in Performing Arts Administration. Global perspectives, top faculty, and hands-on NYC experience. 🌍 Curious? Visit the website to learn more. Interdisciplinary Preparation in Business, Policy, and the Arts Bring your love of dance, theatre, music, […] [READ MORE]
 

 

Managing Director & Principal Operations Officer- Guthrie Theater


 Guthrie Theater invites applications for The Managing Director & Principal Operations Officer, the highest administrative and operations officer of the organization. As described, this position is the second most senior leader within the organization after the Artistic Director (who serves also as the Principal Executive Officer). Guthrie Theater has engaged Management Consultants for the Arts […] [READ MORE]
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Assistant Professor of Music Composition Tenure Track 

The Hartt School, a conservatory of Music, Dance, and Theatre at the University of Hartford, invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Music Composition. Successful candidates will: demonstrate fluency with, and an array of strengths in, 21st century compositional concert music practices; have an established, professional profile as composer/performer, as enumerated in […] [READ MORE]

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Professor of Practice, Arts Administration 

Position Overview Butler University’s Jordan College of the Arts (JCA) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Professor of Practice faculty position in the Department of Arts Administration beginning August 2024. Responsibilities Two of Butler’s key strategic goals are “to create an intentionally diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus community,” and to “build a culture of empowerment, […] [READ MORE]

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Assistant Art Director 

Oregon State University Department: College of Engineering (ENG)Appointment Type: Professional FacultyJob Location: CorvallisRecommended Full-Time Salary Range: $51,072-$86,904 Job Summary: The College of Engineering is seeking an Assistant Art Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. This position is responsible for enhancing and building the online brand image of the College of […] [READ MORE]

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE 

Competition number: J1023-1165Department: People and CultureStatus: Full-Time continuingHours: Monday to FridayAnnual/hourly salary: $154,300 – $192,800 (position with benefits and pension plan)Closing date: November 26, 2023Anticipated start date: March 4, 2024 Introducing the National Arts Centre The National Arts Centre (NAC) is a unique and vibrant workplace that includes artists, musicians, chefs, stagehands, box office employees, […] [READ MORE]

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OPEN POSITION: Metropolitan Youth Symphony – Director of Fund Development 

POSITION: Director of Fund Development REPORTS TO: Executive Director STATUS: Full-time, exempt SALARY: $98,000-$110,000 annually BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefits package includes 401k contribution and vacation based on policy OFFICE LOCATION: Portland, OR About Metropolitan Youth Symphony Celebrating its 49th year, Metropolitan Youth Symphony (MYS) is one of the largest youth orchestra programs in the nation. MYS […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Centre In The Square 

CENTRE IN THE SQUARE (CITS) is seeking a creative and energetic individual to serve as its next Executive Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for developing and implementing the strategic direction for all annual programming, rentals and management of the Centre In The Square. The Executive Director will […] [READ MORE]

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Association of Art Museum Curators Seeks Senior Development Manager 

The Senior Development Manager (SDM) is responsible for the coordination and implementation of all fundraising plans in support of AAMC and AAMC Foundation’s strategic vision and growth. Currently achieving $1.4 million in contributed revenue annually, the SDM will report to and partner with the Executive Director (ED) to strengthen and expand fundraising operations and staffing […] [READ MORE]

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SEEKING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DALLAS WINDS 

The Executive Director Position The Board of Trustees is seeking to hire a full-time Executive Director for the organization following the retirement of Kim Campbell, in the Spring of 2024, after almost 40 years of service as Executive Director of the Dallas Winds. The Board hopes to have a new Executive Director in place several […] [READ MORE]

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Executive Director 

The Amistad Center for Art & Culture | Hartford, CT About The Amistad Center for Art & Culture Founded in 1987, The Amistad Center for Art & Culture (TAC) is a “museum within a museum” housed in the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, the oldest continuously operating public art museum in America. The Amistad Center […] [READ MORE]

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Director of Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts 

The Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts at Washington and Lee University seeks a dynamic and passionate director to administer a vibrant, well-resourced performing arts organization. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring, collaborative, and creative leader; a discerning manager; and an advocate for social change through education and the arts. Reporting to the Dean […] [READ MORE]

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Phoenix Boys Choir seeks Managing Director 

Position Summary Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Managing Director will partner with the Artistic Director to guide the organization through a crucial period of growth, defining the future of the Phoenix Boys Choir. Responsible for the administration and operational management of the organization, within this collaborative relationship, the Managing Director will foster and […] [READ MORE]

 

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