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Shriver Hall Concert Series-Baltimore, Maryland

 

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Shriver Hall Concert Series invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director, available immediately.

Shriver Hall Concert Series is one of the nation’s most respected presenters of internationally touring soloists and chamber ensembles. Established in 1966, the eight-concert subscription series is presented annually in the 1100-seat Shriver Hall auditorium on the Homewood campus of The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. An additional four “Discovery Series” concerts are presented in collaboration with the Baltimore Museum of Art, and various special concerts and outreach residencies are conducted on a regular basis. The Series currently has 850 subscribers, national recognition, an endowment in excess of $1,000,000, and significant coverage in the local and regional press.

 

Though it maintains a close working relationship with The Johns Hopkins University, Shriver Hall Concert Series is an independent 501(c3) corporation that relies solely on earned income and fundraising for support and is governed by a Board of Directors.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Series’ operations including artist selection and booking, fundraising, financial oversight, Board communications, and marketing and public relations. Working closely with the Board and sub-committees of the Board, the Executive Director develops and executes both short-term policy and strategic planning. The Executive Director supervises and guides a staff team comprised of the Office Manager, bookkeeper, and various volunteers.

 

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing programming and selecting performers in conjunction with the Series’ Music Committee
• Care of artists performing in Series
• Ensuring smooth operation of box office, hall and stage managers, and ushers
• Booking artists and negotiating their fees
• Subscriber and single-ticket sales and patron relations
• Overseeing the writing of copy for Series’ publications, including marketing pieces, season program guide, advertising, etc
• Working with graphic designer to produce effective marketing and other published materials
• Developing, tracking, and monitoring annual budget and endowment funds
• Developing long range vision
• Board relations, including recruiting Board members
• Oversight of fundraising, including major gifts, annual giving, charitable giving
• Developing strong relationships with local press and other media to publicize the Series and its events
• Developing and executing marketing plan
• Serving as liaison between Shriver Hall Concert Series and The Johns Hopkins University

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will be a proven leader who combines a thorough knowledge of the performing arts with a strong record of success in programming, presenting, audience development, and fundraising. That person will have a broad and compelling vision for the role of the performing arts and the performing arts presenter in a university environment. The successful candidate will have superb interpersonal, communication, supervisory, and financial management skills. He or she will be able to maintain a rigorous schedule that includes evening and weekend performances, events, and meetings. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a chief executive or senior manager in a performing arts organization. A Bachelor's degree and formal arts education, preferably in music, are required; professional training and experience as a performing artist is preferred. Experience working in a university environment will be considered an asset.

 

COMPENSATION

Shriver Hall Concert Series offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

 

APPLICATIONS

Potential candidates are invited to send a letter detailing their interest and qualifications along with your resume and three professional references. References will remain confidential and will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior knowledge. If sending application materials electronically, please submit materials in Word (.doc) or Acrobat (.pdf) formats only.

 

Or Application materials may be sent to:

Ed Meyers, Office Manager
Shriver Hall Concert Series
Shriver Hall 105 3400
N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-2698

 

 

No phone inquires, please.
Nominations and general inquiries may also be directed to:
emeyers@shriverconcerts.org
The position will remain open until filled. The Search Committee will begin to review applications in early December.

Shriver Hall Concert Series is an equal opportunity employer.