1. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive strategic plans to steer the long-term growth and sustainability of the orchestra, in alignment with our mission and values.
2. Financial Management: Oversee the organization's financial health, including budget management, financial operations, fundraising efforts, and proactive grant writing.
3. Fundraising and Development: Lead major fundraising initiatives, nurture donor relationships, and innovate new revenue streams to bolster the orchestra's programs and activities.
4. Community Engagement: Foster robust relationships with community partners, patrons, sponsors, and supporters to expand the orchestra's reach and influence. Attendance at all Symphonic events is integral to this role.
5. Program Development: Support the Artistic Director's overall vision, planning of concert programs, educational initiatives, and outreach activities that resonate with the orchestra's artistic vision and serve diverse audiences.
6. Board Governance: Provide steadfast support to the Board of Directors in governance matters, board development, and strategic decision-making, upholding the orchestra's mission and values.
7. Marketing and Public Relations: Direct marketing campaigns, public relations endeavors, and audience retention and attract new audiences.
8. Organization Management Set the tone and the culture of the organization; oversee the day-to-day operations; hire high-performing staff and provide an inclusive leadership style empowering staff to excel, ensure appropriate and adequate systems and tools for the staff.
9. Advocacy: Together with the Artistic Director, serve as a passionate advocate for the orchestra and classical music within the community, championing the value of music education and cultural enrichment.
10. Concert Management: Venue contracting, guest artist travel arrangements, event planning, insurance coverage and budget compliance.

A Bachelor's degree focused on arts administration, non-profit management, business administration, or music or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree education is a plus.

3+ years of experience in performing arts administration, including significant leadership and management experience. Experienced working in and with symphony orchestras is a plus.

Demonstrated success in significantly and sustainably growing an organization's fundraising year-over-year, particularly through expanding individual giving programs and cultivating new institutional donor relationships

Exceptional organizational and time management skills, able to handle multiple overlapping deadlines, operate independently, self-starter,

Strong, demonstrated financial acumen in budgeting (> $1 M+ budget), grant writing, cash flow management, endowments and strategic planning.

Innovative marketing skills with a grasp of both traditional and emerging approaches and tools and demonstrated success in attracting and growing diverse audiences

Strong work ethic with exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills

A passion for classical music and the ability to communicate the importance of orchestral music to a wide range of audiences and a deep understanding of the challenges facing professional symphonies in the current environment.

Interested candidates should prepare a cover letter describing their personal statement of interest together with a current resume, highlighting their experiences, expertise and accomplishments. Professional and personal references should also be included.

1. I have heard that a senior position opening is upcoming at the Glacier Symphony and Chorale, may I ask what position is that?
   The Executive Director position of the Glacier Symphony and Chorale will be opening sometime this Fall. Our incumbent Executive Director will be relocating with her family to a different city.
2. How long has this person been serving in the Executive Director role?
   Our current Executive Director has been serving in the position for 3+ year. We are very grateful for their contributions in leading the organization through a pivotal period of growth. The current ED has systematically built a solid financial base and deepened the staff expertise and depth of the organization.
3. Where will the organization look for candidates?
   The Board has decided to conduct a national search but welcome and consider qualified local candidates.
4. So, if you are searching for candidates nationally, will the selected candidate be living in another state or city and doing the work remotely?
   No, we are looking for a resident Executive Director to be located in the Flathead Valley.
5. How can I find out how to apply to this position?
   A Search Committee has been formed and will lead the efforts to recruit qualified candidates to fill this vacancy. We are planning to post this position on national and regional job boards such as the Musical Chairs, the League of the American Orchestras, the American for the Arts Job Bank, Montana Association of Symphony Orchestras and Montana Non-Profit Association.
6. Who are on the Search Committee members?
   The Search Committee is comprised of members of the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors and former officers.
7. How long before this open position will be filled?
   The Search Committee is totally committed to finding the best-fit qualified candidate to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. It is difficult to pinpoint at this time how long the entire recruiting efforts will take. It is not unusual to take 4 to 6 months to select the most qualified candidate and fill the Executive Director position.
8. Why does it take so long? There must be people around who can fill the vacancy, especially you are looking nationwide.
   We are committed to finding the best-fit qualified and suitable individual to fill the vacancy. The Glacier Symphony and Chorale is now in its 42nd season, with concerts year-round, offering 25 or more performances per year plus hosting many private events and chamber concerts. Its annual budget has now grown to be greater than $1M. We are also grateful that our Artistic Director is currently in their 28th season. With such a legacy that has been nurtured and sustained, the Board is careful to find the right person to lead the business side of the organization.
9. What are is the expectation of years of experience?
   Candidates must have at least 3+ years of experiences in performing arts organization management. A bachelor's degree focused on musical arts administration, non-profit management, business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree education is a plus.
10. Can you briefly comment on the key job requirements for this Executive Director position?
    The Board is looking for candidates that are dynamic, visionary and entrepreneurial who have in-depth experience in managing a musical arts organization, who can support the Artistic Director's overall artistic vision. We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated success in fundraising and building connections with community leaders. The candidates must also be effective in managing the organization's staff and financial health.
11. What financial compensation is involved with this position?
    We pay a competitive salary, plus benefits based on experience and qualifications.
12. If I am interested in applying for this position, can I just mail my resume to the Glacier Symphony and Chorale?
    No, any interested candidate should apply using one of the professional organization's job posting sites.
13. What documents should I prepare to submit?
    Interested candidates should prepare a cover letter describing their personal statement of interest together with a current resume, highlighting their experiences, expertise and accomplishments. Professional and personal references should also be included.