Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and Chief Executive Officer who will provide positive leadership and vision to ensure the Kalamazoo Symphony’s organizational, financial, and artistic success. They will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the Orchestra’s operations, including strategic planning, budgeting and financial management, artistic administration and some program planning, contract negotiations and labor relations, marketing and public relations, fundraising, human resource management, education, and community engagement.
Additionally, the President & CEO will actively seek new opportunities for performances, partnerships, and collaborations throughout the community and region, creating innovative and engaging alternative concert formats and venues with the Music Director with the goal of welcoming, growing, and diversifying new audiences. They will also take a leadership role in fundraising, develop creative fundraising strategies, and provide guidance and impetus to the fundraising efforts of the Board. The President and Chief Executive Officer will ensure that the Kalamazoo Symphony realizes its vision, fulfills its mission, achieves its operational and budgetary goals, and fulfills its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Founded in 1921, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (KSO) recently celebrated 100 years as part of the Kalamazoo community’s rich musical heritage. The Orchestra’s mission is to serve the Kalamazoo community through outstanding musical listening and learning experiences. That mission is demonstrated as symphony musicians perform throughout the region in full orchestra and chamber concerts, in dynamic educational programming, in creative formats, and with many collaborative partners. Music Director Julian Kuerti, in partnership with the President & CEO, guides the artistic direction that underpins the Symphony’s main programming. The dedicated Board of Directors and the KSO staff work to maintain the Orchestra’s financial and administrative health. The donors and supporters—individuals, businesses, and the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra League—all help to make the Symphony a vibrant resource where the Kalamazoo community comes together to create shared musical experiences.
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least seven years of arts management experience is preferred for this role. Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to KSO, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000. Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including generous paid vacation days, personal days and sick time, as well as health, vision, and dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, life insurance, and short and long-term disability insurance, and free parking downtown at the Epic Center parking garage.
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
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