Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

ZRG Partners, LLC.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra invites applications for a Chief Executive Officer to lead a premier nonprofit in downtown Indianapolis. The CEO will partner with a skilled leadership team, an engaged Board, and a broad community to advance artistic excellence and organizational growth.

Responsibilities include strategy, fundraising, and a capital campaign to position ISO for the next century of impact and service to Indiana’s cultural landscape.

Job description

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is seeking a Chief Executive Officer who will lead one of Indianapolis's most visible and respected cultural institutions from a position of strength. Supported by a talented leadership team, an engaged Board of Directors, and a community that values the orchestra's contributions, the CEO will build on a strong foundation while guiding the ISO through its next phase of growth. This leader will provide the strategic vision to expand the orchestra's impact, strengthen its role in the community, and advance its tradition of artistic excellence and innovation.

As Indiana's largest nonprofit performing arts organization, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra welcomes more than 200,000 people each year to its concerts and educational programs. From its home on Monument Circle in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the ISO serves a growing and vibrant community through more than 150 concerts and educational programs presented over a 12-month season. Its programming reflects a commitment to artistic excellence, offering audiences of all ages a broad range of musical experiences that inspire, engage, and connect. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is governed by a 37-member Board of Directors and has an annual operating budget of approximately $29 million. The ISO is supported by an endowment of $122.5 million.

"We are at a pivotal moment in our history. Having just formalized a musician and community endorsed strategic plan, and with the desire to launch a capital campaign on the horizon, we are seeking a visionary learner to build on this strong foundation, champion artistic innovation, and deepen our engagement with the entire community. The next CEO will have the opportunity to chart our course for the next century— providing the vital leadership to guide our upcoming capital campaign and partner with an astonishing team of musicians and staff, a dedicated Board, and a passionate base of supporters." — Eric Sutphin, Chair, Board of Directors