Symphony Tacoma

ZRG Partners, LLC.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Symphony Tacoma seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief executive and administrative leader, partnering with the Board, Music Director, and General Manager to advance artistic, financial, and strategic goals. The ED will be responsible for overall management, fundraising leadership, organizational culture, and community presence.

The successful candidate will be a visionary, collaborative, and results-driven leader with a demonstrated record of success in nonprofit management,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success managing a nonprofit organization or arts entity.
• Experience collaborating with boards, donors, and executive staff.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives and financial plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall executive leadership and organizational management.
• Lead fundraising strategy and long-term financial sustainability.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with the Board, Music Director, and community partners.
• Strengthen community engagement and visibility of Symphony Tacoma.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Nonprofit management

Strategic planning

Board relations

Job description

Symphony Tacoma seeks an Executive Director who will serve as the chief executive and administrative leader of Symphony Tacoma and work in close partnership with the Board of Directors, Music Director, and General Manager to advance the organization’s artistic, financial, and strategic goals to advance the organization’s mission. Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Board President, the ED will be responsible for overall management, financial sustainability, fundraising leadership, organizational culture, and community presence. The successful candidate will be a visionary, collaborative, and results-driven leader with a demonstrated record of success in nonprofit management, preferably in the arts, and a deep commitment to community engagement and cultural vitality.

For 79 years, Symphony Tacoma has been a vital part of Tacoma’s cultural landscape, inspiring audiences through live musical experiences that both honor tradition and push beyond it. Founded in 1946 by 30 volunteer musicians from the University of Puget Sound, the organization was professionalized in 1993 under the leadership of Harvey Felder, now Conductor Laureate. Today, more than 80 professional musicians and a volunteer chorus of 70 perform annually for nearly 20,000 residents across Pierce County and the greater Puget Sound region.

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications,
please refer to the full prospectus.