Victoria Symphony
Victoria, BC
www.victoriasymphony.ca
Contact: Sara Neely, Board Secretary
E-Mail: SaraPNeely@shaw.ca
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Executive Director
Duration: Full-time
Date Posted: 8/27/2008
The Victoria Symphony invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the Victoria Symphony, including overseeing and executing the strategic plan and annual objectives, preparing budgets and managing the finances of the Symphony. The Executive Director works collaboratively with the Music Director to implement the artistic vision for the Symphony, developing and nurturing positive and effective working relationships with the Board, staff, musicians, volunteers and other arts organizations. Exercising leadership in fund raising for the Symphony is a key responsibility, including research and planning, grant preparation, government relations, donor cultivation and planned giving.
Supervising a staff which carries responsibility for development, sponsorship, marketing, box office, administration, finance, orchestra liaison and artistic administration, the Executive Director will lead a committed team that works co-operatively to achieve the Symphony’s goals.
The successful candidate will be a strong and visionary leader, with a track record of successful senior administration, preferably in an arts organization, demonstrated success in financial management and fund raising, and outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. The Executive Director will: enjoy working collaboratively with the Music Director, the Board of Directors and other arts organizations; adopt a creative and open approach to problem solving in a complex environment; exhibit the ability to inspire a dedicated staff; and be committed to the Victoria Symphony’s mission to foster artistic excellence with fiscal responsibility.
This is an exciting and challenging position for a creative and dedicated senior arts manager. Nominations, applications and inquiries should be directed in confidence to Sara Neely, board secretary, via e-mail at SaraPNeely@shaw.ca, or to
Sara Neely
P.O. Box 38018
794 Fort Street
Victoria, B.C. V8W 1H0
Applications should include a letter expressing interest in the position and indicating the experience and qualities the applicant would bring to the Victoria Symphony, a current curriculum vitae and the names of at least three referees, together with their contact information.
The Search Committee will begin its review of candidates in September 2008, and will continue until the position is successfully filled.
The Victoria Symphony is Vancouver Island’s largest and most active arts organization offering its audiences 68 years of tradition, a commitment to fostering new music and a dedication to community involvement through music education. Showcasing the outstanding talents of its musicians and guest artists the Victoria Symphony’s 2008-2009 season offers a diverse and exciting lineup of over 50 concerts led by its outstanding Music Director Tania Miller, now in her sixth season with the Victoria Symphony. For more information, visit www.victoriasymphony.ca.
The Victoria Symphony is located in beautiful Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, on Canada’s west coast. Greater Victoria is a vibrant community of some 325,000 people, boasting three universities, a community college, a music conservatory, an art school, several theater groups, a diversified economy including high tech industry and many amenities. There is an active arts community including opera, dance, an excellent art gallery and a variety of music groups: choral, chamber music, early music, jazz and others.
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