Symphony Tacoma seeks an Executive Director who will serve as the chief executive and administrative leader of Symphony Tacoma and work in close partnership with the Board of Directors, Music Director, and General Manager to advance the organization’s artistic, financial, and strategic goals to advance the organization’s mission. Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Board President, the ED will be responsible for overall management, financial sustainability, fundraising leadership, organizational culture, and community presence. The successful candidate will be a visionary, collaborative, and results-driven leader with a demonstrated record of success in nonprofit management, preferably in the arts, and a deep commitment to community engagement and cultural vitality.

For 79 years, Symphony Tacoma has been a vital part of Tacoma’s cultural landscape, inspiring audiences through live musical experiences that both honor tradition and push beyond it. Founded in 1946 by 30 volunteer musicians from the University of Puget Sound, the organization was professionalized in 1993 under the leadership of Harvey Felder, now Conductor Laureate. Today, more than 80 professional musicians and a volunteer chorus of 70 perform annually for nearly 20,000 residents across Pierce County and the greater Puget Sound region.

"As we approach our 80th Anniversary Season, we are not just seeking an Executive Director; we are seeking a partner to lead a renaissance, guiding the organization from the challenges of the pandemic and past leadership transitions into a new era of fiscal discipline, artistic daring, and profound optimism." — Kit Evans, President, Symphony Tacoma Board of Directors

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