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Audition Cafe LLC. lists this Executive Director opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead the Future of Music in West Texas!
TheWest Texas Symphony (WTS)is seeking an innovative, relationship-drivenExecutive Directorto help shape the next chapter of one of the region’s most respected arts organizations.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic leader to partner with dedicated musicians, engaged volunteers, generous supporters, and an active Board of Directors to advance artistic excellence, expand community impact, and strengthen the Symphony’s financial future.
Serving the growing Midland/Odessa region, WTS encompasses a professional orchestra, three resident chamber ensembles, an adult chorale, a youth choir, and one of the most robust music education programs in West Texas, reaching thousands of students and audience members each year.
Location:Midland/Odessa, Texas
Position:Full-Time, On-Site
Salary:Competitive and commensurate with experience
What You’ll Do
As Executive Director, you will serve as the Symphony’s chief executive and community ambassador, providing leadership in:
Strategic vision and organizational growth
Fundraising, major donor cultivation, corporate giving, and sponsorship development
Financial stewardship, budgeting, and operational management
Community engagement and relationship building throughout the Permian Basin
Marketing, audience development, and patron experience
Support for music education initiatives and community partnerships
Collaboration with the Music Director, Board of Directors, and artistic leadership
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated success in nonprofit, arts, or related organizational leadership
Proven achievement in fundraising, donor engagement, and corporate partnership development
Strong financial management and organizational leadership skills
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and public-facing abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in orchestra, performing arts, or cultural organization management
Knowledge of music education and youth programming
Experience with grant writing and foundation relations
Familiarity with concert production, event management, or arts operations
About West Texas Symphony
Founded in 1962, the West Texas Symphony is a cultural cornerstone of the Permian Basin, presenting inspiring Masterworks, Pops, chamber music, and choral performances while fostering lifelong connections to music through transformative educational programming.
Why West Texas?
The Midland/Odessa region offers an entrepreneurial spirit, strong philanthropic culture, and a community that values the arts. This position provides a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact while leading a thriving organization in one of the nation’s most dynamic regions.
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