Executive Director

Executive Director
Newport, Rhode Island
 
Having presented intimate performances in iconic venues for more than 56 years, Newport Classical is the most active year-round performing arts organization on Aquidneck Island. Newport Classical is a premier performing arts organization that welcomes people of every age, culture, and background to intimate, immersive musical experiences. Newport Classical presents world-renowned and up-and-coming artistic talents at stunning, storied venues across Newport – an internationally sought-after cultural and recreational destination.

The Executive Director will play a central role in preserving and strengthening Newport Classical’s standing as an essential destination for artists and audiences while simultaneously striving to expand access to emerging performers, original compositions, and new, multi-generational audiences comprising Newport residents and international music lovers alike.  

The Executive Director of Newport Classical will assume the esteemed leadership position within Newport’s premier performing arts organization dedicated to the celebration of Classical music. Their visionary and entrepreneurial spirit is expected to guide Newport Classical into its next era of success and recognition. In this full-time, in-person role, the Executive Director is entrusted with the pivotal responsibility of ensuring the organization steadfastly fulfills its mission and achieves its goals. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the supervision and direction of administrative operations and for developing Newport Classical’s artistic vision. The Executive Director plays a prominent public role in the vibrant community of Newport, Rhode Island.

Newport Classical seeks an experienced, creative, forward-thinking professional with a passion for classical music and a track record of leading financially sound, organizationally healthy, and community-connected organizations to serve as its next Executive Director.

The salary range for this position annually is between $175,000 and $215,000 and will be commensurate with experience. The comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, group life insurance, a 401(k) plan, EAP benefits program, and a discretionary bonus tied to success in satisfying the objectives set forth in the organization’s strategic plan. Newport Classical observes fourteen paid holidays each year and offers Paid Time Off. This is a full-time, in-person role based in Newport, Rhode Island.

To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction, as soon as possible, to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at https://www.kittlemansearch.com/opportunities/opportunity.
 
For more information about Newport Classical, please visit https://newportclassical.org/.