The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra seeks a General Manager to oversee the management of the orchestra, the operations department, and the professional execution of the department’s concert production, media, and touring responsibilities.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the position role facilitates the Orchestra’s involvement in and smooth operation of education, Symphony Hall Live, development, and artistic activities, and for the planning, contracting, and execution of concerts outside of Symphony Hall; is responsible for managing successful relationships with the Orchestra musicians as individuals and as a whole, including serving a key role in negotiating the musicians’ Collective Bargaining Agreement; serves as the primary point of contact for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Players’ Association (ASOPA) Committee; assists the Executive Director, fellow members of the Senior Leadership Team, and Music Director in developing the future direction of the ASO; responsible for the creation and management of the operations department’s budget and for creating and managing the orchestra’s calendar for both current and future seasons.
The General Manager attends Board and Executive Committee Meetings as requested and other meetings on an as-needed basis. The General Manager serves as primary liaison for any Board committees or task forces related to labor management, management of the orchestra, and co-leads groups related to media.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is committed to serving our mission by promoting an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, appreciated, and free to bring their whole selves to work; and to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, class, religion, country of origin, political belief, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any factor protected by law. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of six years’ experience in a senior management position of a major or regional orchestra.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Knowledge and experience in production and other related areas pertaining to symphonic and popular music concerts; national AFM media agreements; and orchestra CBA negotiations.
Understanding of accounting principles and budgeting.
Embracing a diverse set of people, thinking and styles.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is in its 78th season of uniting, educating and enriching the Atlanta community through the engaging and transformative power of orchestral music experiences. The ASO is one of the leading orchestras in the United States, performing for more than 250,000 patrons each year in a broad and diverse variety of programs, including classical subscription programs, Movies in Concert, Family Concerts, holiday performances, a robust Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE entertainment presenting series, as well as many education and community performances.
The ASO is led by Executive Director Jennifer Barlament and Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann. It has a rich legacy of celebrated recordings (including 27 Grammy awards), commissioning important new orchestral works, and an innovative culture. In addition, the ASO performs with the 200+ voice, all-volunteer ASO Chorus, which was featured on 9 of the ASO's Grammy winning recordings, and was founded in 1970 by Robert Shaw. The ASO is part of the Woodruff Arts Center, a vibrant campus in Midtown Atlanta that also includes the High Museum of Art and the Alliance Theatre.
The core of the ASO's extensive education... programs are the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Talent Development Program, which have proven to be extraordinarily successful in engaging young Atlantans in musical training and preparing the next generation of orchestral musicians. The Talent Development Program, founded 30 years ago, is a talent-based elite training program for young Black and Latinx musicians who wish to pursue a career as an orchestral musician. TDP alumni include members of professional orchestras in the US and beyond, Sphinx and other competition winners, educators, thought leaders and entrepreneurs. In addition, the ASO's traditional education activities provide orchestral concerts for tens of thousands of young people and programs for young children and caregivers.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is committed to serving our mission by promoting an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, appreciated, and free to bring their whole selves to work; and to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, class, religion, country of origin, political belief, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any factor protected by law. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
