Executive Director Job Announcement January 16, 2025

The Cathedral Choral Society has retained Slesinger Management Services to recruit a person with a successful track record in senior management of performing arts organizations, including strong skills in fundraising and marketing, to serve as executive director.

The primary responsibility of the executive director is to manage the human and financial resources of the organization to achieve CCS’s vision and mission. The executive director is responsible for running the business side of the organization while supporting the artistic vision of the music director and implementing policies set by the board.

As the person overseeing the business side of CCS, the executive director should be:

• An inspiring leader who brings creative and innovative approaches that keep CCS at the forefront of the choral field nationwide.
• A skilled communicator and relationship-builder, with a proven ability to foster collaboration among staff, board members, singers, donors, and community and artistic partners.
• Successful in fundraising, especially from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Fundraising is at least 33% of this job.
• Experienced in key operational aspects of managing and leading a performing arts organization. Experience with choral or other music organizations is desirable, but not essential.
• A strong financial manager, able to create an annual budget, monitor revenue and expenses throughout the year, and analyze the financial implications of programming and operational opportunities.
• Fully committed to accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and assuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of CCS’s work.
• Able to work collaboratively with the CCS music director so they serve effectively as co-leaders of the organization.
• Experienced and comfortable leading an organization where part-time volunteers – the 130+ person chorus – play an integral role.
• Comfortable in a hands-on role, given the relatively small paid staff.
• Able to work effectively with the CCS governing board and committees.

In summary, CCS is looking for an executive leader to help this world-class performing arts organization build upon its generations of success by expanding its artistic and educational programming, and gaining further recognition as one of the nation’s most prominent choruses.

To apply and for more information, please or visit https://www.slesingermanagement.com/active-searches or contact Larry Slesinger at [email protected].