Chief Executive Officer

Description:

Symphony Nova Scotia, a cornerstone of Nova Scotia’s cultural landscape, is seeking a visionary and dynamic CEO to lead the organization into its next era. Known for artistic excellence, community engagement, and educational outreach, the Symphony reaches over 50,000 people annually.

Role Overview:

• Serve as the strategic and operational leader, collaborating with the Board of Directors, Music Director, Senior Leadership Team, Foundation, donors, funding partners, and community stakeholders.

• Manage a budget of $5–6 million with a team of 18 administrative staff and 37 musicians.

• Drive vision, operations, and impact with a focus on growth, renewal, sustainability, artistic vibrancy, and community relevance.

• Lead efforts to diversify revenue streams, expand audiences, and deepen impact through inclusive programming, education, and outreach.

• Act as a visible ambassador, building strong relationships with donors, funders, musicians, artists, and audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic leadership and vision-setting.

• Governance and strategic planning oversight.

• Organizational leadership and change management.

• Engagement with sector, donors, and community.

• Risk management.

• Communications and partnership relations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Purpose-driven with a passion for the arts and understanding of music’s role in community life.

• Visionary strategist and practical executor with proven senior leadership experience.

• Excellent communicator and relationship builder, able to engage diverse audiences and inspire trust.

• Innovative thinker ready to reposition the Symphony in a changing cultural environment.

• Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and accessibility in the workplace culture and practices.

• Leadership style marked by empathy, humility, and integrity.

• Deeply committed to cultural vibrancy and social impact through the arts.