Job Description

The President & CEO will report to the board of trustees to enhance Rockport Music's artistic and operational vision through executing the strategic plan. This will include building the revenues and brand by highlighting its quality to pique both domestic and international audience interests and motivate active local participation. The Artistic Director, in a co-equal reporting relationship with the board of trustees, will be responsible for the vision and artistic growth of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival and classical programming, while the President & CEO will focus on the other genres of music such as jazz, celtic, folk, and world. Both the President and CEO and the Artistic Director will collaborate to highlight the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, expanding its reach into the community and beyond. The President & CEO will demonstrate a commitment to educational programs and community engagement and seek out new initiatives that extend the artistic product beyond the Shalin Liu Performance Center by broadening the offerings to diverse audiences. The President & CEO will ensure that Rockport Music operates with fiscal responsibility and increases its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility locally and throughout the region.

Role and Responsibilities
Strategic Vision and Board Governance
~Provide leadership and direction to the board, Artistic Director, and staff to amplify existing artistic programs, diversify program opportunities, and set a vibrant strategic direction for the organization.
~Engage with the community with a focus on relationships, long-range goals, and a vision for Rockport Music that is embraced by multiple stakeholders.
~Support the board in identifying, cultivating, and recruiting new board members while leveraging the deeply committed involvement of existing board members and considering long-term succession planning.
~Support board committees and empower staff to function in a collaborative and unified work environment.
~Enhance and build a deep culture of collaboration, communication, and transparency with the board, Artistic Director, and staff.

Revenue Generation and Financial Resiliency
~Create a resilient business model with sustainable financial results in collaboration with the board, Artistic Director, and staff.
~Partner with the development team, board, and staff to identify donor prospects, cultivate their interest, and increase donor engagement and financial support.
~Consider the need for a capital and/or endowment campaign with the development team and lead its implementation as determined by the board.
~Oversee the marketing team's pricing, promotion, and packaging opportunities that uplift the visibility of Rockport Music, its programs, its venue, and its quality.
~Develop and monitor operating and capital budgets with the Director of Finance that ensure short-term results and long-term viability.

Community Engagement and Educational Impact
~Serve as the public voice for Rockport Music to Rockport, Cape Ann, and Greater Boston communities.
~Create and maintain ongoing relationships with local and national arts organizations, producers, and presenters, fostering mutual support and collaboration.
~Encourage and support educational partnerships both at the venue and throughout the community.
~Encourage and support educational offerings that provide performing arts experiences for a range of demographic communities.

Administrative and Operational Excellence
~Examine the current organizational structure and capitalization needs while creating a plan that addresses any gaps and embraces opportunities.
~Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork by sharing necessary information in a timely and transparent manner which builds upon a culture where everyone feels valued and respected.
~Develop and implement effective policies that ensure the continued smooth operations of the organization.