Chamberfest Cleveland: Executive Director

Executive Director
ChamberFest Cleveland | Cleveland, Ohio
Full-time | $75,000–$85,000 + health care benefits

ChamberFest Cleveland, a nationally acclaimed summer chamber music festival featuring internationally renowned musicians and innovative programming, seeks an energetic and entrepreneurial Executive Director to lead the organization’s continued growth.

Working closely with the Artistic Directors and Board, the Executive Director oversees daily operations and provides strategic leadership across fundraising, financial management, marketing, audience development, governance, artistic operations, and community engagement. The position supervises part-time staff and serves as the primary staff liaison to the Board and Advisory Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead organizational planning and day-to-day operations in partnership with the Board and Artistic Directors
• Develop and manage contributed income, including grants, major gifts, donor cultivation, and stewardship
• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and fiscal administration
• Develop and implement marketing, communications, public relations, and audience-development strategies
• Oversee ticketing, website, vendor relationships, and festival communications
• Coordinate the administrative and logistical needs of artists, concerts, venues, travel, housing, contracts, and production
• Support educational and community engagement initiatives
• Recruit, manage, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and production personnel

Ideal Candidate
ChamberFest seeks a collaborative leader with:

• Passion for chamber music and the arts
• Proven success in fundraising and donor relations
• Arts administration and nonprofit management experience
• Strong financial, organizational, and managerial skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
• Strategic thinking, initiative, and an entrepreneurial approach
• The role includes evening and weekend work during the June Festival.

How to Apply
Please email a cover letter and résumé to search@chamberfestcleveland.com by October 19, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.