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- Director of Artistic Operations
Reports to: Executive Director and Artistic Directors
Type: Full-time, exempt, salaried
Salary & Benefits: $75,000-$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Generous PTO, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Location: New York, NY – Hybrid work setting, including Manhattan office space and on-site at concert events at multiple venues
Hiring Timeline: Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@theknightsnyc.com with the subject line “Director of Artistic Operations”. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The Knights are looking to fill position by mid- to late February.
About The Knights
The Knights are a collective of adventurous musicians dedicated to transforming the orchestral experience and eliminating barriers between audiences and music. Driven by an open-minded spirit of camaraderie and exploration, they inspire listeners with vibrant programs that encompass their roots in the classical tradition and passion for artistic discovery. The orchestra has toured and recorded with renowned soloists including Yo-Yo Ma, Dawn Upshaw, Béla Fleck, Chris Thile, and Gil Shaham, and has appeared across the world’s most prestigious stages, including those at Carnegie Hall, Tanglewood, Ravinia, The Kennedy Center, and the Vienna Musikverein. The Knights evolved from late-night chamber music reading parties with friends at the home of violinist Colin Jacobsen and cellist Eric Jacobsen. The Jacobsen brothers, who are also founding members of the string quartet Brooklyn Rider, serve as Artistic Directors of The Knights, with Eric Jacobsen as conductor and Colin Jacobsen as Concertmaster. Since incorporating in 2007, the orchestra has toured consistently across the United States and Europe.
Position Overview
The Director of Artistic Operations works in tandem with the Artistic Directors and Executive Director on high-level artistic planning and ensures implementation in an organized, efficient and professional manner. The Director of Artistic Operations will work especially closely with the Artistic Directors and serve as a support to them in all processes pertaining to artistic planning, goals and activities, including concerts, touring, recordings, educational activities, etc. The ideal candidate is passionate, creative, knowledgeable, fast-paced, and a self-starter with excellent artistic knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track-record of effective and successful management of multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Manage program and personnel planning, processes and deadlines, working with the Artistic Directors, Executive Director, and The Knights’ touring management, Opus 3 Artists
- Nurture relationships with agents, artists, publishers, composers, and artistic partners
- Serve as primary on-site staff person for all Knights rehearsals and performances, in rotation with Operations Coordinator
- Secure rehearsal venues, and track contracts and invoices
- Ascertain technical and artist amenities with venue and technical staff, prepare technical riders and advances, rent instruments, technical equipment, etc.
- Oversee and support Librarian and Operations Coordinator in planning for acquisition of orchestral parts, maintaining digital library, securing bowings, etc.
- Supervise / implement stage set-up and rentals at rehearsals and performances; ensure technical rider compliance, help to solve any on-site issues and coordinate with venue staff on set-changes, lighting, amplification
- Hire videographers and sound engineers for recording projects as needed, and capture photos / informal audio recordings during rehearsals for archival reference or social media use
- Book and schedule hotels, charter buses, rental cars, catering and flights for out-of-town performances, and determine final head-counts for all bookings
- Through consultation with Artistic Directors, prepare stage plots, orchestra reference recordings and other production details
- With Artistic Directors and/or Personnel Manager, create rehearsal schedules, calculate musicians’ fees, create work offers, and prepare financial reports and projections related to artistic projects
- Oversee the timeline for musician hiring and orchestra seating for projects in coordination with Personnel Manager and Artistic Directors
- Oversee programming database and calendar of artistic activities
- In partnership with the Executive Director, communicate with contracted soloists, composers and arrangers regarding fees. Prepare and finalize memorandums of understanding and artist agreement contracts for guest artists, composers, and arrangers; and establish delivery deadlines for newly commissioned works.
- Process musician payroll through Quickbooks
- In partnership with the Executive and Artistic Directors, and the musicians’ Review Committee, update The Knights’ Code of Practice as necessary
- Compile and prepare all printed program materials to share with Opus 3 & presenters, including program notes, program listing, musician roster, biographies, press photos, song texts
- Work with the Executive Director and Operations Coordinator on marketing assets that can be used to promote upcoming performances
- Coordinate with Artistic Directors and Director of Educational Programming on planning for educational activities
- Along with the Operations Coordinator, ascertain public announcement/ticketing dates for all performances for website updates and email blasts
- Advance the work of musician-led committees, including the Review Committee, and the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
- Oversee the annual Innovation Fund application & review processes
- Other duties as assigned
Our Ideal Candidate
Please apply if you have:
- Impeccable communication skills and the ability to work closely with a team in a close, collaborative manner
- 3-5 years arts management experience and knowledge of performance procedures and practices, touring and recording
- Strong knowledge of classical music in particular, along with other musical genres
- The ability to create, streamline and oversee systems, policies, and processes related to artistic planning
- Project management experience
- Solid organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize across several active projects
- Software acumen and the ability to manage, use, learn the following software and systems: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Quickbooks Online, and Squarespace
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TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME.
Seattle Theatre Group is seeking a highly skilled and successful candidate to provide strong leadership and oversee the smooth operation of the audience services department. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of Ticketmaster’s suite, including HOST, Archtics, TM1, and Account Manager.
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Organization
Handel and Haydn Society (H+H) is the oldest continuously operating performing arts organization in the United States. Founded in 1815 in Boston, H+H has remained a cultural leader for more than two centuries, advancing a mission and vision to inspire, elevate, and connect through transformative performances of Baroque and Classical music, and to bring the joy and rigor of this repertoire to audiences across Greater Boston and beyond. It remains steadfast in its commitments to quality, inclusivity, and impact that define H+H as a treasured cultural institution. Its Grammy-winning orchestra and chorus are celebrated for performances of exceptional freshness, vitality, and historically informed style. The H+H vision affirms a commitment to artistic excellence, financial stability, expanded audience engagement, impactful learning programs, and long-term organizational sustainability as reflected in its updated 2023–2028 Strategic Plan.
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Position Summary
The CEO will be responsible for leading a multi-faceted arts organization and must have strong financial acumen with a passion for fundraising and development. They must be a creative, dynamic, and visionary leader who is collaborative, diplomatic, and inspires confidence. Balancing the budget while focusing on growth potential will be critical. The capacity to collaborate with members of the Board, artistic leadership, and senior staff to conceive, design, and execute a coherent organizational strategy which will enable H+H to achieve its strategic ambitions is essential. Key elements of the role will also include financial management, fundraising, strategic planning, sales and marketing, human resources management, and operations. The CEO will implement and support the strategic direction of H+H, focusing on financial resiliency, donor and audience engagement, corporate partnerships, foundation relations, and other key initiatives.
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Vision, Leadership, and Planning
- Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement policies that support a fiscally responsible and artistically vibrant strategic direction.
- Invigorate a galvanizing vision that unifies H+H around an impactful mission and strengthens its relevance to local, regional, and national communities.
- Increase attendance and broaden audience diversity, engagement, philanthropic support, and visibility to expand the critical acclaim of H+H artistic leadership and programs.
- Participate in the refresh and implementation of an organization-wide strategic plan, working closely with the Strategic Planning Committee and Board.
Revenue Generation
- Lead major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, as well as continued annual fund, capital campaign, and planned giving initiatives.
- Drive the growth of earned and contributed revenues, including ticket sales, touring, and audience engagement, as well as extend support for deeper education program participation.
- Advocate as H+H’s primary public representative and media spokesperson, strengthening the organization’s visibility and relationships throughout Boston and nationally while highlighting the importance of classical music and arts education fields.
Artistic Partnerships and External Relations
- Partner with the Artistic Director to elevate H+H’s artistic profile.
- Guide collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the AFM and AGMA in supporting strong partnerships with musicians and artistic personnel.
Fiscal Resiliency, Team Vibrancy, and Technological Advancement
- Develop achievable short- and long-term operating plans and budgets that ensure artistic excellence, cross-departmental collaboration, and high production standards.
- Explore, embrace, and implement appropriate technological advances to promote effective audience development, community engagement, brand awareness, and social visibility.
- Ensure that the organization is led in a fiscally responsible and operationally rigorous manner in collaboration with the Board, Artistic Director, and staff.
- Engage, manage, inspire, and mentor a dynamic senior leadership team and ensure that H+H staff are afforded opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Embrace technological advances for internal operations and business management.
Traits and Characteristics
The CEO must have a dynamic leadership style with strong fiscal fluency, emotional intelligence, and the capacity to collaborate with artistic leadership, members of the Board, and staff to enable H+H to achieve its strategic and artistic goals. They will enjoy and be comfortable in interacting with people within and outside of the organization. A leader who honors the legacy of a historically important organization, the CEO will be an innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial leader who embodies a respectful approach and is an excellent motivator. They must be a strong leader, a unifier of people, and charismatic in their approach. The CEO must also support evolving technological, financial, human capital, and organizational practices.
Other key competencies include:
- Personal & Professional Leadership — The capacity to take ownership for decisions and actions while organizing and influencing people to believe in and support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and relevance.
- Problem Solving and Planning & Organizing — The ability to define, analyze, and solve complex issues and to establish appropriate courses of action.
- Interpersonal Skills and Stakeholder Focus — The capacity to effectively communicate, build strong relationships, and address complex issues while maintaining organizational stability.
- Goal Orientation — The ability to set, pursue, and attain goals, regardless of obstacles or circumstances.
Qualifications
At least seven to ten years of progressive senior management experience with strong financial acumen and demonstrable fundraising results in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individuals, foundations, corporations, and government entities is essential. Excellent business acumen is also required, including strategic planning, sales and marketing, branding, human resource management, and operations. A career trajectory in orchestras, choruses, music festivals, or arts education institutions is preferred, but leaders may also have business, multi-faced nonprofit, or other related experience. A previously demonstrated interest and participation in classical music is expected.
Compensation and Benefits
H+H provides a competitive and equitable compensation package with an estimated base salary in the range of $275,000 to $325,000. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurances; short- and long-term disability; employer-sponsored life insurance; an employer-sponsored flexible spending account; health savings account; transit and commuter benefits; and sick days, paid time off, and holidays. H+H has a hybrid work environment; however the CEO needs to reside in Greater Boston to become deeply embedded in this vibrant community.
Applications and Inquiries
As part of an inclusive process, interested applicants are invited to inquire and/or submit a cover letter that highlights their interest and qualifications, as well as a resume that highlights a chronological career progression, education, and associated accomplishments. Those who do not meet all the criteria outlined in the position announcement but have relevant experience are welcome to contact Arts Consulting Group (ACG) for a confidential exploratory conversation. H+H and ACG are committed to inclusion and accessibility and welcome applicants with disabilities and provide accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. To submit materials (electronic submissions preferred), please visit https://artsconsulting.com/opensearches/handel-and-haydn-society-seeks-president-chief-executive-officer/
H+H is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace by maintaining a team that represents the traditions and voices of contemporary Boston.
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