Managing Director (Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra) & Manager of Artistic Administration (PAVA)

The Managing Director, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra oversees the professional resident orchestra with (74) musicians and fellowship program performing (20+) concerts during the Institution’s summer assembly season, including direct responsibility for operating resources, scheduling and production, negotiating and fulfilling contracts with musicians, venues, and vendors, and managing the details of the orchestra’s recording, electronic media, and outreach projects. In consultation with the VP, the Managing Director collaborates closely with the Music Director on programming and artistic initiatives for the CSO.

The Manager of Artistic Administration for Performing and Visual Arts (PAVA), in collaboration with the VP, Performing and Visual Arts, and SVP /Chief Program Officer, supports the management of artistic and financial operations, liaises with other CI departments (including marketing, advancement, and finance), and serves as a point person for systems and information in PAVA.

The Manager provides artistic administrative support for the Arts at Chautauqua Institution, with major focus on the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Chautauqua Chamber Music popular entertainment, family entertainment, and Sunday programming in Chautauqua Amphitheater.