Orchestra Lumos CEO

A Search Committee has been formed to identify the next President & CEO and has engaged the Catherine French Group to assist them in recruiting a strong chief executive who will partner with Music Director Michael Stern to lead the continued growth and development of Orchestra Lumos.The OrchestraOrchestra Lumos brings live symphonic music to nearly 15,000 residents annually across Fairfield County, Connecticut, the most populous county in the state. The next President and CEO will provide the strategic leadership that will see continued growth while ensuring financial sustainability and the full participation of key external stakeholders.The PositionReporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO provides leadership and vision to ensure that Orchestra Lumos fulfills its mission and achieves its goals for artistic, financial, and organizational success. The President is responsible and accountable for all aspects of the Orchestra's operations, including: planning; budgeting and financial management; fundraising; audience development; marketing, communications, and public relations; artistic administration and concert production; orchestra relations and collective bargaining negotiations; electronic media; human resource management; education; community engagement; and public advocacy.The President and CEO is the chief fundraiser for the Orchestra and takes a leadership role in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual and institutional donors to the annual fund, endowment, projects, and special fundraising campaigns. The President ensures that the Board and its Committees have the timely and accurate information needed to inform their decision making.The President and CEO is a partner with the Music Director in maintaining an environment that attracts the finest area musicians to Orchestra Lumos and allows them to do their best work. The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to be an effective partner with the Music Director, musicians, Board, and staff as they realize a collective vision for Orchestra Lumos.The successful candidate will be a willing and enthusiastic fundraiser with a track record for achieving and exceeding contributed income goals from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government.