Executive Director

Position: Executive Director, Community Music School – cmslv.org

Location: Allentown, PA – in office

Job Category : Executive Administration

Job Type : Salary

Job Term : Full Time, exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Community Music School Lehigh Valley & Berks (CMS) is seeking an Executive Director who shares our passion for music education in the community and is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of music students of all ages in our community.

The job of the Executive Director focuses on four areas:

• Strategic Leadership : Development and evolution of a vision-based strategic plan, ensuring alignment of programs, operations, and resource development with the organization’s mission;
• Educational Design and Programming : Curriculum/program design and innovation, faculty recruitment and development, performance production;
• Educational and Business Operations : Business and facilities management, finance/accounting, HR and team leadership, procurement, and vendor management; and 
• Development and Marketing : Fundraising, grant writing, marketing and student recruitment and retention, community outreach and partnership.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

CMS is committed to being an inclusive, pluralistic, and multicultural organization, dedicated to the local community and open to and supportive of students, faculty, staff and leaders of all backgrounds. If you believe that you can meet the overall expectations of this position, you are encouraged to apply. 

The requirements of this position include:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Arts Management, Music, or Liberal Arts; master’s degree in a related field preferred; doctorate a bonus
• 7+ years of experience in a senior leadership role in business or non-profit sector, preferably in the arts or music education
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and media relations
• Effective relationship development skills and ability to engage and interact with a wide variety of people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including students and parents, faculty, donors, and board members.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and core business software (e.g., Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace).
• Demonstrated experience in the effective leadership in strategic planning, curriculum development, operations, and fundraising.
• Demonstrated commitment to accessible music education and student enrichment in a diverse community setting, aligning with CMS’s mission and values.

BENEFITS 

Includes employer-paid HSA benefit, paid time off, flexible hours, travel reimbursement, and SIMPLE retirement savings plan with employer match. All CMS employees and their immediate family members are eligible for a 25% tuition discount for most CMS programs. 

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Community Music School Lehigh Valley & Berks (CMS) is a non-profit charitable education organization. Our mission is to provide inspiration and opportunity for anyone in our diverse community to achieve excellence in music education and appreciate the transformative power of music.  Our vision  is to be recognized and valued as a collaborative partner and the accessible resource for excellence in music education within the community. CMS is committed to intentional, open and welcoming access to music education for all people, reflecting the diverse nature of our community. CMS employs 25 professional teachers who provide private lessons and group classes to over 300 students of all ages, from toddlers to seniors; in piano, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, voice, electronic instruments and music production/recording technology; both in-person and online. Learn more at  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

CMS does not discriminate in its hiring, compensation, or other employment practices on the basis of disability, race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. CMS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity.

HOW TO APPLY

Send cover letter, resume, and three reference names and contact information to [email protected] using “Executive Director – Your Name ” in the subject line.