Wyoming Symphony Orchestra (WSO) seeks new Executive Director!
The Executive Director of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra (WSO) leads the WSO through fundraising, effective communication, and community engagement. In addition to the external-facing duties, the Executive Director is accountable for the financial health, longterm planning, and day-to-day operations of the WSO. The Executive Director works closely with the Board, Music Director, staff, and musicians to fulfill the WSO mission.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Fundraising and Financial Management:
- Develop and maintain a business model that produces exceptional mission impact and sustained financial health.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including community partners, patrons, donors, volunteers, musicians, arts organizations, the public, and government agencies to achieve organizational objectives.
Represent and Advocate for the WSO:
- Serve as the face of the organization to increase visibility, credibility, and market brand, and develop strategic partnerships to further community awareness and expand programs.
- Direct advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels, including monitoring legislative activity and recommending appropriate action to the Board.
WSO Operations and Concert Production:
- Lead the staff of the WSO, including working with the team to fulfill the WSO mission, maintaining effective staffing and organization structure, and managing performance in accordance with best practices in management and human resources.
- Negotiate contracts for guest artists within budget parameters.
For a full list of responsibilities, please visit the WSO website here.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven track record of successfully executing multi-strategy fundraising campaigns
- Bachelor’s degree or proven equivalent experience in leading and managing arts organizations
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience running an endowment or capital campaign
- Experience in nonprofit management
- Grant writing experience
- Experience managing budgets, financial statements, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
- Demonstrated effectiveness in promoting and marketing organizations and event planning
How to Apply:
To apply, submit a resume with a cover letter including a paragraph about your philosophy of nonprofit work and a sample of your original writing (ideally from your past experience in nonprofit work): Click here for the WSO Executive Director Application
In addition to the documents listed above, the survey asks for:
- Your name, address, phone number, and email
- Questions about minimum qualifications
- Names, titles, emails, and phone numbers of three references that we can contact who are not related to you and your relationship with those references.
If you have difficulties with the survey form, please contact the search committee at wsocareers@gmail.com. The Board is accepting applications through January 31, 2023.
If you have a job or internship opportunity to share with Arts Management students and alumni, email a full description to amgtgmu@gmu.edu for posting.