Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Schubert Club in the search for an Artistic and Executive Director.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary artistic leader to shape one of the nation’s most respected recital and chamber music institutions at a moment of organizational strength and artistic vitality. The Artistic and Executive Director will lead Schubert Club’s efforts to meet three strategic goals: to reframe our understanding of classical music; to make equity and inclusion central to all we do; and to create meaningful connections for concert audiences, education program participants, and museum visitors. To achieve these goals, the Artistic and Executive Director will lead the development of new audiences, cultivate new and current artistic and community partnerships, build and diversify funding models, and establish new artistic directions while honoring the traditional canon.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Artistic and Executive Director (AED) will set the creative direction for a wide-ranging portfolio of concert series and innovative programs, cultivating artists and projects that deepen Schubert Club’s legacy while engaging new audiences across the Twin Cities. The AED will lead a talented administrative team and champion an organizational culture defined by creativity, collaboration, accessibility, and excellence. The next leader will have significant influence on the 143-year-old organization’s long-term sustainability by guiding strategic planning, curating powerful musical experiences, stewarding financial health, and driving philanthropic growth.
The AED serves as a member of the Board of Directors of The Arts Partnership alongside executive and board leadership from the Ordway, Minnesota Opera, and The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. This unique strategic alliance (a separate 501c3 organization) ensures the equitable sharing and effective care of Ordway Center, the performing home of the four Arts Partnership members and a vital Twin Cities cultural asset that connects hundreds of thousands of community members and artists annually. The AED will collaborate as a member of The Arts Partnership in order to maintain a healthy and harmonious arts ecosystem in St. Paul.
Founded in 1882 and rooted deeply in the cultural fabric of St. Paul, Schubert Club is one of the oldest arts organizations in the United States and among the nation’s most respected classical music institutions. Its mission—to create inspiring musical experiences that contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the Twin Cities community—inspires a broad portfolio of programs that bring world-class artistry and meaningful musical experiences to audiences of all ages across the Twin Cities.
Schubert Club’s artistic offerings span a vibrant array of concert series that reach diverse audiences. The International Artist Series remains a flagship recital series of national standing. The beloved Music in the Park Series, an independent organization until its merger with Schubert Club in 2010, presents distinguished chamber ensembles in an intimate neighborhood setting. Launched in 2014, Schubert Club Mix reimagines the recital experience through nontraditional venues, repertoire, and artistic collaborations. Accordo, a string collective of Minnesota Orchestra and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra principal players, performs throughout the year in Minneapolis, while free weekly Courtroom Concerts highlight Minnesota-based performers and composers at Landmark Center—Schubert Club’s headquarters in downtown St. Paul—from October through April.
As a founding member of The Arts Partnership, Schubert Club collaborates with leaders of the Ordway, Minnesota Opera, and The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra to support a vibrant performing arts ecosystem in downtown St. Paul, strengthening shared artistic goals, community engagement, and cultural vitality. Schubert Club is governed by a 33-member Board of Directors; the FY26 operating budget is $3.1M. The Artistic and Executive Director will lead a trusted and talented team of 13 full-time staff.
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least five years of demonstrable success in concert programming and organizational management, preferably as an Artistic and/or Executive Director is required for this position. Expertise in classical music repertoire and the classical music business is required; experience as a musician is preferred. Schubert Club will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to Schubert Club, 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 Schubert Club and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $240,000. Schubert Club offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan with 10% employer match for eligible employees, life and long-term disability insurance, parking at Landmark Center, and generous vacation days, paid time off, and paid holidays.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Christopher Wingert at chriswingert@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
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