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Position Summary
The Executive Director position is a part-time position that oversees general operations of Orchestra Santa Monica including fundraising, audience development, and community outreach. Alongside the Music Director, the Executive Director will represent the organization to the public, and provide the leadership necessary to achieve the Orchestra's institutional and community engagement goals.

About Orchestra Santa Monica
Founded in August 2012, Orchestra Santa Monica is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing orchestral concerts of the highest quality to the widest possible audience, at a cost that all can afford. Orchestra Santa Monica is a unique collaboration between the best Los Angeles area professionals, emerging pre-professionals learning their craft alongside masters of their instruments, and accomplished non-professional volunteer musicians admitted into the orchestra through audition. The passion unleashed by this collaboration of musical artists inspires audiences of all ages. Music Director Allen Robert Gross has long been admired by the Santa Monica and Westside communities for his innovative programming and compelling interpretations of the classical and contemporary orchestra repertoires.

Key Responsibilities:
-Accountable for fundraising activities including the identification, cultivation and personal solicitation of major gifts, and the coordination of fundraising events
-Research, develop and solicit foundation, corporate, and government grants
-Provide motivation and staff support to Board of Directors. Expand and develop Board of Directors to include members who will expand the Orchestra's network of giving and provide valuable skills and experience.
-Coordinate volunteers to provide them with a fulfilling experience and maximize their effectiveness
-Maintain and develop external partnerships that advance the Orchestra's institutional goals
-Implement effective strategies for audience development, ticket sales, and expanding the reach and impact of the Orchestra Santa Monica
-Assist Music Director with artistic administration and concert production
-Develop and oversee community outreach activities including the OSM Woodwind Quintet, which provides live music programming to schools, local churches, and neighborhood organizations
-Provides input in preparation of annual operating budgets, monitoring performance against budget, and ensuring compliance with grant deadlines and reporting requirements
-General operations as needed

Position Requirements:
-Superb interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with supporters, partners, and the Board of Directors
-Proven fund development and donor development skills
-Four year degree in music, music education, arts management or closely related field preferred
-Familiarity with orchestral repertoire helpful
-Fiscal management and reporting skills preferred
-Management experience with an orchestra desired

The search for an Executive Director for Orchestra Santa Monica is being conducted by Bristol Associates, Inc., an executive search firm specializing in arts and cultural organizations. To be considered for this position, please email your resume to Nora Bright at nbright@bristolassoc.com

Nora Bright
Assistant General Manager
Bristol Associates, Inc.
5777 W. Century Blvd Suite 855
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-670-0525 ext. 115
nbright@bristolassoc.com

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