Grand Rapids Symphony · 2 days ago
Senior Vice President & General Manager
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe Grand Rapids Symphony (GRS) is seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) & General Manager (GM) to oversee orchestra operations. This role includes management of concert production, budgeting, and community engagement, while ensuring the artistic quality of performances.
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Hiring Manager
Ally Lobbestael
Responsibilities
Leads with a driving force to accomplish the mission and strategy of the Grand Rapids Symphony (GRS) and develops the future direction for the organization
Participates in fundraising and other activities that heighten public awareness, appreciation and support for the Grand Rapids Symphony
Ensures the Orchestra’s production and income requirements are met
Develops and monitors budgets and achieves income goals for programs and activities within the Production department's budget
Serves as a member of the GRS's financial management team and ensures that requests for budgets, cost estimates and financial projections are filled in a complete and timely manner
Reviews and approves payroll for Production team and musicians
Attends meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees as needed
When requested, represents the President at meetings and functions in the community
Assists in achieving GRS's goals for developing partnerships and building bridges to the community
Seeks out live performance opportunities throughout West Michigan and other areas, including run-out and tour concerts as well as media opportunities, recordings, television, radio, video, social media and other digital outlets
Steers the development of marketing strategies and action plans for concerts, ticket sales, program book and patron experience activities with the Marketing leaders
Responsible and accountable for planning, directing and supervising all Orchestra operations, scheduling, concert production, community programs and media activity as it relates to Orchestra and artistic matters, special events and touring
Works with each leader (artistic, marketing, and financial), evaluates and approves next season’s artistic planning
Ensures that the highest standards of professional excellence are maintained in the execution of all GRS productions
Including, but not limited to, the sound and look of the orchestra to maintain a consistent quality/brand across all venues
Supports and processes confidential matters such as musician relations/reports and grievances along with the Personnel Manager and/or President & CEO when needed
Serves as a key member of management's negotiating team for all collective bargaining agreements
Ensures compliance with agreements and maintains a positive work environment that allows musicians to achieve the highest possible artistic standards
Maintains excellent communications between musicians and management
Serves as the principal staff artistic advisor and liaison with the Music Director, Pops Conductor, Assistant and affiliate conductors and other artistic personnel as required
Upholds open, collaborative and productive working relationships with artistic leadership
Collaborates with other administrative departments to prepare a multi-year, progressively more detailed plan for all classical and non-classical series (artists, repertoire, series’ focus and direction) to ensure optimal and economical use of Orchestra services
All other duties as assigned
Supervises the Senior Director of Community Engagement & Education, Principal Librarian, Personnel Manager, Manager of Operations, Production Stage Manager and various affiliate administrators
Qualification
Required
Combine strong entrepreneurial instincts and ability with a solid record of success in producing concerts and special events
Have the creative energy needed to enjoy the rapid pace of a vibrant musical organization and the creative talent to contribute substantially to the organization's continued growth, development and success
Have the ability to synthesize different viewpoints and make complex decisions for the best interest of the organization
Exemplify balancing artistic excellence, financial discipline, orchestra relations and organizational confidentiality while upholding healthy working relationships with all constituencies
Have experience working with an orchestra or ensemble in operations, media projects and touring
Have experience in conducting successful collective bargaining negotiations; scheduling of services, booking and managing orchestra run-outs and tours and special events, media activities and developing community programs and partnerships
Have experience in managing backstage functions of a concert hall
Have a proven record of success in managing complex projects, developing and managing budgets and achieving budget goals
Be comfortable with use of technology for current operations and will be actively interested in adopting future programs and applications
Have experience using Microsoft Office, DropBox, DocuSign and other commonly used applications
Have excellent organizational and communications skills and be capable of handling multiple demands, deadlines and competing priorities
Be able to quickly make decisions and respond promptly and effectively to meet the needs of musicians, staff and others for information and action
Be a strong team builder and team player with excellent personnel management and supervisory skills
Have the ability to work effectively with a volunteer Board and its committees
Be skilled and experienced in working with diverse community populations and organizations
Be a person of the highest integrity and ethical standards with a deep love of symphonic and choral music, a passionate belief in the value and importance of symphony orchestras, and an abiding respect for musicians and staff
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
LTD and Life Insurance
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Subsidized downtown parking
401k
Company
Grand Rapids Symphony
The high quality of its concerts and educational programs.
Founded in 1930
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.1M2018-06-14Grant· $1.1M
Leadership Team
Chuck Frayer
Interim President and CEO
Keith Elder
President and CEO
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