Description

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Dallas Chamber Music Society

For over 80 years, the Dallas Chamber Music Society has been bringing the most extraordinary musicians and chamber music ensembles from around the world for performances in Dallas.   Next season, the Society will present six main-stage concerts at SMU’s Caruth Auditorium and three house concerts at private residences in Dallas.   We are now seeking to fill the position of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with an experienced administrator who has both a passion for chamber music and the skills needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.   

Overall Responsibilities

The Executive Director is responsible for:

developing audiences for events, through online and other media;

active relationship-building within the Dallas classical music community;

planning for and operations of all events including advanced ticket sales, box office, and performance venue management;

initiating and implementing fundraising activities, donor relationships and development, and grant research, writing and submission;

all the Society’s marketing and communications;

creative and technical activities including audience and donor database management, website content creation and editing, graphics and photo editing, social media marketing, on-line ticketing, printed program design, printed season brochure design;

collaborating with the Artistic Committee in designing upcoming seasons concerts by proposing chamber music ensembles and performing artists; and to secure and negotiate contracts with Artist Management;

managing financial procedures, budgeting and administration, and working with the Treasurer, a member of the Board of Directors;

supporting Board Committees and new initiatives as required;

working directly with and reporting monthly to our dedicated Board of Directors on all marketing, operational and financial aspects of the organization.

The Executive Director will be an Independent Contractor.  As the Society has no office space,  the Executive Director may work remotely.  However, the continuous activity, personal relationship building and in-person meetings required by the position mandate that the Executive Director maintain primary residence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 

The Executive Director attends all concerts and other public events of the Society, attends and reports at all Board meetings, and attends committee meetings as appropriate. 

Application

Those interested and qualified  should email a cover letter and resume or CV to James Scott, Board Member and Chair of the Search Committee, and Regan Smith, Board Member and Vice President, at:reganwsmith@gmail.com. 

For further information

Requirements

See position description.