Hybrid Vice President of Operations, Artistic

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About the role

  • Provides day-to-day leadership in support of the organization’s strategic plan, mission, core values, and objectives.
  • Partners with the General Director to carry out Opera’s vision and strategy.
  • Intentionally leads with a focus on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging practices.
  • A senior leader for the organization and has oversight of major functions and departments within Marketing and Communications, Guest Services, Leadership Development and Equity, and Community Engagement & Volunteer Management.
  • Works closely with Finance, Community Initiatives, Human Resources & Administration, and Development.
  • Collaborates with Administration & Human Resources to implement systems and processes for staff rollout.
  • Works with the Leadership Team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and employees to achieve business goals.
  • Creates, implements and rolls out plans, internal infrastructures, reporting systems and policies all designed to foster growth, funding, community impact, internal operations and efficiencies within Opera Philadelphia.
  • Manages the finance function within the organization.
  • Provides organizational budget oversight in collaboration with the Finance Consultant.
  • Works with the General Director and Leadership Team to establish annual, quarterly, and monthly strategic priorities and facilitates workflows.
  • Supports internal culture and engagement activities.
  • Works closely with the General Director and the artistic planning team to create each season’s artistic plan.

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience in a senior role within a successful classical music organization, preferably opera or orchestra.
  • Demonstrated track record in managing staff at varying levels.
  • Experience working with and hand communicating to members of the board of directors, including oversight of board committees, volunteers, and cross-functional staff.
  • Experience in helping to shape short- and long-term organizational planning and developing budgets that align with strategic priorities.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication abilities, including experience presenting to boards and stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for inspiring staff, volunteers, and donors to build lasting relationships.
  • Experience hiring, managing, mentoring, and evaluating staff to achieve goals.
  • Strong experience with budget creation, tracking, and financial reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • A deep appreciation for music and the performing arts, with a commitment to artistic risk-taking.

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Commitment to anti-racism and a harassment-free work environment

Job title

Vice President of Operations, Artistic

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$145,000 - $160,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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