President/CEO - OPERA America working with Management Consultants for the Arts

OPERA America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

OPERA America is seeking a President/CEO to lead its efforts in supporting and advocating for the opera field in North America. This role requires innovative leadership to shape the organization’s vision, manage operations, and foster partnerships within the community. The ideal candidate will possess strategic management skills and a passion for the arts, ensuring the organization's financial stability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic leadership and advocacy for the arts.
• Strong management and operational skills.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and oversee organizational service.
• Advocate for opera on a national level.
• Ensure efficient management of operations.

Job description

OPERA America seeks an accomplished, innovative, and collaborative strategist to lead this essential national service organization as President/CEO. The role involves shaping an increasingly dynamic approach to supporting and advocating for the opera field in North America. Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with a talented staff, the President/CEO will:

1. Set the vision for the organization’s next phase of service to the field.
2. Oversee research and dissemination of best practices to member groups and individuals.
3. Serve as an advocate for opera on the national stage.
4. Manage the organization efficiently.
5. Ensure superb operations of the National Opera Center in New York City.

This leader will craft and implement bold plans that respond to current trends, ensure operational and financial stability, and generate resources to support administrators, artists, educators, trustees, and opera enthusiasts. The top steward of the future will creatively build energizing new partnerships within and beyond the opera community, all to foster a more vibrant and resilient field.

Management Consultants for the Arts has been engaged to facilitate this search. A full position description can be found here: https://www.mcaonline.com/searches/president-ceo-opera-america

Organizational Profile

As the premiere champion for opera in North America, OPERA America is dedicated to advancing opera as an industry and an art form. Founded in 1970 in Washington, D.C., it initially focused on supporting K-12 learning and investment in American operas. In 1990, it merged with the National Opera Institute and Central Opera Service, expanding its programs to include professional development and research. The organization relocated to New York City in 2005 to better serve members, and in 2012, opened the National Opera Center, a state-of-the-art facility. More information can be found on their website: https://www.operaamerica.org/