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Sunday, November 12, 2023
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Inaugural Managing Director – Music of Remembrance


 After 26 years, Music of Remembrance is at a point of inflection of expansion, and seeking an entrepreneurial and collaborative leader. [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. [READ MORE]
 

 

Chief Executive Officer – Music Teachers National Association


 The new CEO will inherit an organization that is financially stable, with strong relationships in the national and global profession, a nearly 150-year legacy of relevance and impact [READ MORE]
 

 

Executive Director – Kalamazoo Institute of Arts


 The incoming Executive Director will have the extraordinary opportunity to lead the KIA into a new phase of its history, partnering with the board and senior leaders [READ MORE]
 

 

Managing Director – Children’s Theatre Company


 The Managing Director will serve as co-leader of this respected institution with a new Artistic Director who will soon be determined through a complementary search process. [READ MORE]
 

 

General Director – Seattle Opera


 The artistic reputation of Seattle Opera will be the General Director’s primary consideration, and that commitment will manifest itself in energized audiences and increasing recognition of the company. [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. [READ MORE]
 

 

Two Key Leadership Positions at Brevard Music Center


 Both of these exceptional positions will provide for meaningful opportunities to advance the mission of a storied organization, work alongside a gifted leadership team, impact the lives of young musicians, and live in a beautiful and burgeoning region. [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. [READ MORE]
 

 

Fall + Winter 2024 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. [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. [READ MORE]
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Box Office Manager 

Yale School of Music seeks a highly qualified Box Office Manager. This individual would manage day-to-day box office operations, including setup of events, financial reconciliation, reporting, problem solving, and hiring/training/supervising box office student workers. Extensive Tessitura experience is critical for this position. Flexible schedule, frequent nights and weekends required during concert season. Essential Duties BOX […] [READ MORE]

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Professor of Practice, Arts Administration 

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. [READ MORE]

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Assistant Art Director 

The College of Engineering is seeking an Assistant Art Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. [READ MORE]

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE 

The ideal candidate will be a change agent and servant leader, who builds deep trust and credibility with colleagues and staff and is able to influence at all levels within the organization. [READ MORE]

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OPEN POSITION: Metropolitan Youth Symphony – Director of Fund Development 

The Director of Fund Development is a new position, providing an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to build off MYS’s rich history and stellar reputation. [READ MORE]

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Executive Director – Centre In The Square 

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. [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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MEDIA

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PEOPLE

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THEATRE

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WORDS

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