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Executive Director - Boulder Symphony

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Boulder Symphony: Executive Director
Application Deadline: August 1
Submit: letter of application including why you are interested in the Boulder Symphony, resume and 5 references
Salary: Part-time, $20,000 per year, independent contractor
Send applications to: Marketing@bouldersymphony.org
Website: BoulderSymphony.org

Boulder Symphony Executive Director Responsibilities and Deliverables
Operate as the CEO for operations

• Execution Focus: 
• Develop an annual Master Calendar (MC) that addresses the concerts and events schedule specifying all the marketing and operational actions that insure success of each.
• Communicate to all owners of projects identified in the above, their role and on time deliverable. This includes Executive Committee members and volunteer staff.
• Oversee the development and production of all materials used to support the MC, working with the Creative Director and Board members as appropriate. 
• Manage Marketing, to new and existing audiences, using vehicles like, press releases, on line calendars, mail chimp, social media and the BS web site.
• Be Box Office manager for all concerts, insuring memorable experience of patrons
• Lead, manage and inspire volunteers to be BS evangelists.
• Manage and modify as appropriate the execution as defined in the master calendar. Communicate status and out of line situations, and actions to correct.
• Schedule, manage and provide minutes and follow up actions for the monthly Executive Committee meetings and scheduled Board Meetings.

• Relationship Management Focus:
• Communicate the BS mission and build relationships with outside organizations, including First Presbyterian Church, local businesses and business leaders, arts organizations, media etc. 
• A significance presence in the Boulder community. A networker.
• Together with the Music Director, communicate with orchestra members insuring high motivation and morale.

• Partnership Development and Grants Focus:
• Lead and support the grant application process for foundations and government agencies and corporations that provide funding for the arts. Identifying opportunities and support development of grant master calendar.
• Proactively identify and pursue funding opportunities
• In collaboration with the Board, support the establishment of fundraising campaign in support of the annual budget

• Plan Focus:
• Present and defend the annual operational financial plan to the Budget Committee
• Lead budget growth to achieve a sustainable organization
• Lead the Strategic Plan process that supports the goals of 
Artistic Excellence, Financial Self Sufficiency and Recognized Community Jewel



Boulder Symphony’s mission is to connect with and profoundly affect the human spirit.

We envision a Community that is informed, connected and inspired by the arts.  We aspire to infuse these qualities into the lives of those who live, work and play in Boulder by innovating how they discover, experience and enjoyed classical music.

Our aim is to provide the community with the following:

• Powerful new works of symphonic art written by gifted composers
• Platforms for local artists of world-class talent and dedication to showcase their skills
• Interactive musical engagement, soul-filling performances, and re-imagination of audience participation and symphonic music
• Educational programming utilizing the depth, creativity, and ingenuity of classical music for Boulder youth and organizations which share a passion for diversity and excellence
 
Founded in 2009 by conductor Devin Patrick Hughes and board chairman Tony Santelli, Boulder Symphony is a community-focused orchestra going full speed ahead into shaping the music scene in Boulder and beyond. Themed “Intrepid Explorers,” the Symphony’s inaugural season reflected Hughes’ artistic vision of commitment to consistent innovation, the joy of discovery through audience and youth education, and creating modern relevance to the long-standing art form that is the classical music genre.

Now, eight years later, Boulder Symphony is actively performing classical music’s most challenging repertoire and presenting flash mobs, fully-staged operas, and many world premieres, including Gray Rain, a Global Music Award winner by Colorado-born and Grammy-Nominated composer Austin Wintory. Some of the many stepping stones in creating what Boulder Symphony is today include serenading locals at the Boulder Farmer’s Market, showcasing young soloists who go on to win national competitions, and the Symphony featured in the documentary film Song of the Untouchable. Also, the recent developments of a high school apprenticeship program and an immersive summer music camp go hand-in-hand with the Symphony’s goal of providing a platform for both volunteer and professional musicians alike to play high-level, heart-filling music.

Connectivity and vibrancy within the community is the driving force behind Boulder Symphony and we invite you to join us in this exciting artistic adventure!

Details
What   Job Openings, Music
When   Job is opened until filled
Where   1820 15th Street, Boulder, CO
Cost   Free
Contact   marketing@bouldersymphony.org
Website   www.bouldersymphony.org