Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Artistic Partnership & Production

Collaborative Leadership: Partner closely with Music Director Julia Tai to support concert planning, logistics, scheduling, and outreach activities.
Artist Management: Negotiate contracts and arrangements with guest artists, venues and co-presenters in conjunction with our Chief Operations Manager.
 

Fundraising, Development & Fiscal Stewardship

Donor Relations: Establish, cultivate, and maintain personal relationships with major donors, sponsors, and community partners.
Strategic Campaigns: Create and execute the Association’s annual Development Plan, including annual campaigns and fundraising events along with our Development Director.
Grant Management: Working with our grant writer in identifying grant prospects, assisting in application preparations, and overseeing compliance.
Financial Oversight: Prepare yearly operating budgets with the finance committee and exercise prudent fiscal management.
 

Office Management & Public Relations

Staff Leadership: Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate a dedicated administrative staff (including operations, development, marketing, patron services and education positions).
Board Collaboration: Attend all Board and Executive Committee meetings, providing the tools, financial reporting, and trend insights needed for effective governance.
Community Advocacy: Act as the primary spokesperson, appropriately addressing audiences at all concerts, expanding regional marketing efforts, and forming partnerships with other arts organizations in the region.
Education Outreach: Support the success of MSA’s youth education initiatives, Youth and Family Concerts, and Summer String Camp.

Requirements

Required Experience

Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in non-profit fundraising, donor cultivation, and securing sponsorships.
Financial Acumen: Strong budgetary, fiscal management, and financial reporting skills.
Communication Excellence: Exceptional interpersonal skills, public speaking abilities, and public relations experience.
Core Values: Leadership with integrity, creativity, open-mindedness, and deep empathy.
 

Preferred Experience:

Arts Background: Four or more years of related experience in orchestra management or arts administration.
Musical Rooting: A background in music performance, music education, or arts advocacy.
Team Building: Proven skills in human resources, staff motivation, and volunteer engagement.

Position Details & Expectations

Type: Full-time.
Schedule: Primarily standard business hours, with the expectation to work evenings and weekends during concerts and fundraising events.
Compensation: Salary starts at $95,000 and is negotiable based on experience.
Timeline: The position will begin as soon as the successful candidate’s availability allows.
 

How to Apply

Ready to lead an exceptional musical community where the rivers run through it?

Please submit your cover letter and CV or resume directly to applications@missoulasymphony.org.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the finalists are selected.