Executive Director

Executive Director (0.35 FTE, $27-35,000)

Oregon Mozart Players

Reports to: Board of Directors

Status: Part-time, non-exempt employee

Start Date: May 1, 2026 (negotiable)

About the Oregon Mozart Players

The mission of the Oregon Mozart Players is to enrich the lives of the audience, the players, and the community alike through the excellent performance and vigorous advocacy of chamber orchestra music.

This is an exciting executive leadership opportunity at a moment of transition and momentum. With the recent appointment of Music Director David Amado, a growing and engaged Board, and a small, highly skilled staff, OMP is well positioned for its next phase of development. Based in Eugene, a city with a deep appreciation for the arts and a strong culture of community support, this role offers the chance to help shape the future of a respected organization with renewed energy and clarity of purpose.

OMP is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants needing accommodations during the hiring process may contact Sean Vierra, President of the Board: president@oregonmozartplayers.org.

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive officer of the Oregon Mozart Players (OMP) and is responsible for leading the organization’s overall strategy, fundraising, and public presence.

This is a development-centered position focused on donor relations, sponsorship, and strategic leadership, while day-to-day operations are overseen by the Director of Operations and Administration (DOA). The ED partners closely with the Artistic Director (AD) and Board of Directors to ensure OMP’s artistic and financial vitality.

OMP is a lean and collegial organization with a flattened structure designed for collaboration rather than hierarchy. The Executive Director works in close partnership with the Artistic Director, Director of Operations and Administration, and Board of Directors to guide strategy, fundraising, and community impact. This structure offers high autonomy and meaningful input in all areas of the organization’s growth.

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising and relationship management.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and collaborative management abilities.
• Familiarity with nonprofit governance and financial oversight.
• Ability to represent OMP with professionalism and enthusiasm in the community.

Preferred

• Experience in the performing arts, especially classical
• Grant writing and event fundraising experience.
• Understanding of Eugene’s arts ecosystem and local funding landscape.

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: $27-35,000 annually (commensurate with experience, no benefits).
• FTE: 0.3–0.4 (approximately 12–16 hours/week, with seasonal fluctuations).
• Some evening and weekend hours required for concerts, donor events, and board meetings.
• Eligible for Oregon paid sick time in accordance with OR law.

To Apply

For more details about this position, visit: https://www.oregonmozartplayers.org/careers

Interested candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter describing why this position interests you and how your experience aligns with the role, to admin@oregonmozartplayers.org with the subject line Executive Director Search. 

Priority deadline March 1, 2026; applications reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.