Position Announcement

Executive Director
Tampa, Florida 

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The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, based in Tampa, Florida, is seeking an executive director dedicated to advancing the art of choral music by providing leadership to this 29-year old premier chorus located on Florida’s beautiful west coast.

The Organization

The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, under direction of Music and Artistic Director, Richard Zielinski, is an auditioned, highly select 150-voice volunteer chorus embracing a broad representation of singers from the entire Tampa Bay area.  Founded in 1979 by Dr. Robert Summer, the Master Chorale was later incorporated in 1988 as a 501(c)(3). The organization serves Tampa Bay and west central Florida with a mission to advance the art of choral music by performing great works of the past, commissioning and performing new literature, and sharing the joy and power of choral music with new and existing audiences and singers. The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay is governed by a sixteen-member board of directors. Current staffing includes five full and part-time positions.  The organization’s current budget is approximately $350,000, but is expected to grow under the leadership of the new executive director.  More information on The Master Chorale may be found at www.masterchorale.com.

Experience and Attributes

An ideal candidate for this position will share our commitment to advancing the art of choral music.  He/she will bring a variety of experiences and attributes to The Master Chorale, including:   

• Passion and commitment to the Chorale’s mission and a love of music.
• Leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, ideally in a choral arts organization or another type of organization that involves creative talent.
• A demonstrated track record of successful fundraising and grant writing
• Record of building/maintaining positive relationships with constituents – donors, staff, board members and other stakeholders.
• Solid management experience with an ability to bring people, strategies and systems together in order to achieve results.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Familiarity with the Tampa Bay region and/or state is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Salary & Benefits: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Relocation: Limited relocation funds may be available to assist in the relocation of an exceptional candidate from outside the Tampa, Florida region.

Application Process: To apply, email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: TMC@transitionguides.com. Other inquiries should be addressed to: The Master Chorale Search Committee, c/o TransitionGuides, 1751 Elton Rd, Suite 204, Silver Spring, MD 20903.  Phone: (301) 439-6635 Fax: (301) 439-6638

Resume reviews begin immediately.

EO/AA.  The Master Chorale is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity and national origin, age, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religious affiliation.