The Spokane Symphony seeks an Executive Director to ensure day-to-day cohesion of the Spokane Symphony's operations through leadership and growth, fundraising, financial accountability, community engagement, and operational excellence. In partnership with the Music Director, the Executive Director will serve as the strategic leader of the Symphony and will work within a model focused on sound fiscal management, including active fundraising; building and nurturing beneficial relationships with artists; and a concerted effort to reach the community in new ways. The Executive Director will prioritize fundraising while designing and implementing sound financial policies and decisions that sustain the Symphony. The Executive Director will oversee revenue generating activities of The Fox, which subsidize the Symphony, including overseeing third-party contract arrangements. The Executive Director will serve as an ambassador for the Symphony and be highly involved and engaged in the community, its organizations, and its people. The Executive Director will work together with the Music Director and the Board of Directors, and The Fox Theater staff, to further the Symphony’s purpose in bringing the power of music to life through performance, education, and community engagement.

Celebrating its 80th year with the 2025-2026 season, the Spokane Symphony leads as the largest and most active professional performing arts organization in the Inland Northwest. With Music Director James Lowe leading the 70-piece professional orchestra, more than 150,000 listeners each season take part in a wide variety of exceptional musical and educational experiences. The upcoming season continues the Symphony's offerings of traditional classical works along with new music from living composers and provides large ensemble Masterworks as well as chamber ensembles and a vibrant education program. The Spokane Symphony is classified as an upper Tier 3 orchestra by the League of American Orchestras and owns its own concert hall, the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. The Fox is a renovated movie theater built in the 1930s and renovated in in 2007; it is a historic and cultural gem of the region, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Spokane Register, and the Washington Heritage Register. Guest soloists have praised the Fox for its vibrant sound and wonderful acoustics, and audiences marvel at the updated venue.

"On behalf of the Spokane Symphony Board of Directors, I am delighted to invite you to consider applying for the Executive Director position. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead an organization that has long been a cultural cornerstone of our community and is poised for even greater impact in the years to come. As we look to the future, we are committed to fostering artistic growth, expanding our reach, and ensuring our long-term sustainability. We seek a visionary Executive Director who will embrace these opportunities and inspire others to join us in our mission. If you are a collaborative leader with a passion for the arts and a proven track record of success, I encourage you to explore this unique and rewarding opportunity."" — Dr. Vange Hochheimer, Chair, Board of Directors

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.