Job Number:
HC-04403
Date Posted:
April 3, 2026
Position Title:
Executive Director
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
The Washington Chorus
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
A three-time nominated and two-time Grammy Award winner, the 200-voice Washington Chorus presents a robust performance season at major venues in the Washington, D.C. area and regularly performs at the invitation of the National Symphony Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and the National Philharmonic. TWC has a budget of $1.5 million and is governed by a 20-member Board of Trustees. Its operations are managed by six professional staff.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Executive Director provides leadership to ensure that The Washington Chorus (TWC) realizes its vision, achieves its mission, and meets its goals for artistic success, financial sustainability, and community engagement.Planning and Strategy, Development and Fundraising, Financial Leadership, Marketing, Community Engagement, Board of Trustees, Human ResourcesBachelor's degree required; advanced degree in arts management preferred, or commensurate experience. Minimum 5 years of prior experience as an executive director, director, or in a leadership position in a related nonprofit arts organization, foundation, government, or industry.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee short and long-range planning, engaging Board and staff in periodic planning sessions.
• Develop and implement strategic plans that realize TWC's vision and achieve its mission.
• Partner with the Artistic Director in designing programs, special initiatives, collaborations, and performance opportunities that enhance the reach and reputation of TWC.
• Maintain positive working relationships with the management teams of TWC's key performance venues.
• Direct resources and oversee all financials within budget guidelines and according to current laws and regulations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the annual operating budget; decide, along with Artistic Director and Director of Production, upcoming season and administrative costs.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in arts management preferred, or commensurate experience.
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience as an executive director, director, or in a leadership position in a related nonprofit arts organization, foundation, government, or industry.
• Knowledge of and a passion for the music performance field, choral music experience preferred.
• Experience and success in motivating, recruiting, developing, retaining, and mentoring high performance, mission-driven, and results-oriented teams.
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Equal opportunity employer.
