Interim Executive Director

The Interim Executive Director is responsible for delivering the Denver Young Artists Orchestra's mission, vision, and values in partnership with the community, staff, and board of directors. Supervise, train, and motivate a staff of diverse professionals; providing guidance, resources, and professional development to enhance and support the organization's culture.Foster an inclusive organizational culture where equity and accessibility are embedded across leadership, programming, and community partnerships.Execute the organization's strategic plan, in partnership with the board of directors and staff.Increase the visibility, financial resources, relevance, and community impact of Denver Young Artists Orchestra.Act as the primary ambassador of Denver Young Artists Orchestra within the community at large and significant partners.Serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of DYAO's board of directors, guiding the governing body in partnership with the board's executive committee.As the primary fundraiser for the organization, actively cultivate and steward revenues of $800,000+ annually.Serve as the primary relationship manager with all grant funders and major donors, reviewing and/or collaboratively writing grant applications, proposals, and reports in collaboration with the organization's grant writer. Manage relationships of the organization with community partners.In concert with DYAO's Program Manager and Conducting Staff, oversee the development and staff execution of robust programming plans that maintain the status and quality of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra Association and create a positive atmosphere for the young musicians to thrive.Review and provide oversight to the selection and stewardship of current and new teaching artists and conductors who work with DYAO's students.Facilitate Music Director search process.Facilitate the organization's scholarship and Pathways programs in collaboration with the Scholarship Committee from the Board and applicable staff.Operational Management Executive Nonprofit Leadership experience is highly preferred.5-8 years of progressive experience working in the nonprofit sector is required, and experience in arts/music administration is preferred.Proven success in fundraising and development is required, preferably including grant writing. Deadline to apply: The organization's application review and selection process will be accelerated, although the job posting will remain active and applications will continue to be accepted until an interim is selected.