President and Chief Executive Officer
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Oregon
Symphony Association in the search for its next President and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO).
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO will
serve as the chief strategic and operational leader for the Oregon
Symphony Association (OSA). Working in close collaboration with the
OSA’s Music Director and Board of Directors, the President and CEO
will build upon and manage long-term initiatives to ensure artistic
excellence and financial stability. The President and CEO will
think creatively and strategically as leader of the business
operations of the OSA to support its mission and ambitions. In
addition, the President and CEO will continue to expand the
recognition and relevance of the OSA in the community, providing
leadership and motivation to the entire organization including
staff, orchestra, Board, and volunteers. The President and CEO will
directly supervise the Vice President for Finance and
Administration, Vice President and General Manager, Vice President
for Marketing and Strategic Engagement, Vice President for
Development, Vice President for Programming, and Executive
Assistant and Board Liaison.
The Oregon Symphony played its first concert as the Portland
Symphony on October 30, 1896, making it the oldest orchestra in the
Western United States and the sixth oldest in the country. The
Oregon Symphony has been led by top conductors from around the
world and ranks as one of America’s major orchestras. With its
primary home in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland’s
cultural district, the Symphony also serves the greater region of
Oregon and Southwest Washington. It maintains an especially strong
presence in Salem, where the Symphony has performed regularly since
1955 when Igor Stravinsky conducted its inaugural
performance.
The multi-Grammy nominated Oregon Symphony annually performs more
than 115 concerts in Portland, Salem, Beaverton, Oregon wine
country, and beyond. It also produces award-winning educational and
community events. While unable to perform in person during the
20/21 season, the Oregon Symphony grabbed national attention and
brought hope and healing to people around the globe through its
digital and livestream programs like Essential Sounds.
Through myriad activities, the Oregon Symphony each year serves
more than 250,000 people in person and reaches tens of millions
more through broadcast and digital offerings.
The Oregon Symphony strives to create a stronger and more vibrant
community through music. Together with partner organizations, the
Oregon Symphony uses music to inspire, foster life-long learning,
bring people together, and create joy throughout its community.
Examples include musicNow, which deploys music and
physical therapy in senior residences, the Studio to
School project, which provides comprehensive musical training
to students and educators, and the Lullaby Project, which
pairs singer-songwriters with people in housing transition to
strengthen familial bonds through music.
Inspiring collaborations and adventurous programming that connects
lives and spark conversations are central to the OSA’s mission. The
Symphony’s own digital destination for music, Studio 125,
allows individuals to discover new, never-before-seen performances,
and unique programing for music lovers of all ages. Studio
125 programs include Symphony Storytime, which
promotes English, Spanish, and music literacy, the Young
People’s Concert series, which allows viewers to experience
music from Latin America and the Caribbean, and Notations
and Classical Session, which showcase inspiring classical
works.
The Oregon Symphony employs 77 full-time union musicians, led by
Music Director David Danzmayr; it additionally employs hundreds
more contract players throughout the season. Under Danzmayr, the
Symphony’s Creative Alliance features extraordinary artists and
cultural thought leaders. The Oregon Symphony’s 23/24 season begins
with Yo-Yo Ma and includes many more classical stars like Gil
Shaham, Simon Trpčeski, and James Ehnes. Beyond classical, the
upcoming season features a wide range of popular artists from
Kristin Chenoweth and Bela Fleck to Pink Martini and Mannheim
Steamroller.
The OSA’s annual operating budget is approximately $23 million, of
which 80% is spent on artistic and engagement programs. It employs
a full-time staff of 45, who are responsible for concert
production, ticketing, marketing, public relations, education,
community engagement, fundraising, customer service, accounting,
and financial reporting. The OSA is governed by a 43-member
volunteer Board of Directors and is supported by thousands of
individuals, businesses, and foundations. It receives funding from
a variety of governmental, public, and private organizations.
The Oregon Symphony Association will consider candidates with a
broad range of backgrounds. To be successful, the President and CEO
should have experience leading a world-class performing arts
organization or significant leadership experience in a nonprofit,
private, or public sector environment, coupled with a fundamental
understanding of the complex and evolving business model and
financial aspects of symphony orchestra management. All
applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and resume.
Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the Oregon
Symphony Association as well as the responsibilities and
qualifications stated in the position prospectus.
The target salary range for this position is $300,000 to $350,000
plus bonus annually.
Preference will be given to applications received by April 28,
2023.
To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1261.
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