Careers

Position: Executive Director

The HPO is a vibrant, professional orchestra with an annual budget of approximately $1,250,000. In the 08/09 season (September-May) the orchestra will perform 13 subscription series concerts as well as education, community outreach and other engagements. The HPO performs principally in the 2,000-seat Great Hall of Hamilton Place. While continuing to maintain fiscal responsibility, the orchestra is committed to expansion underwritten by growing community support.

Major responsibilities:

• Providing leadership in developing organizational plans
• Working with the Finance Committee and board in preparing annual budgets and ensuring the orchestra operates within budget guidelines
• Overseeing fundraising planning and implementation
• Working collegially with the Artistic Director to ensure successful annual performance seasons
• Overseeing marketing and promotion of all programs and services
• Carrying out policies authorized by the board and ensuring the board is kept fully informed on all matters relating to the operation of the orchestra
• Overseeing box office management
• Ensuring adherence to all obligations regarding administrative staff and unionized orchestra personnel
• Promoting active participation by volunteers
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with community organizations

Qualifications:  Proven administrative experience; strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills; love of music; enthusiasm for professional responsibilities. Knowledge of the symphonic orchestra field is an asset.

Application:  Please send letter of application, resume, and references by July 15th to:

Search Committee

Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra
1002-105 Main Street East
Hamilton, Ontario  L8N 1G6
E-mail: searchcommittee@hpo.org