President & Chief Executive Officer [Kbrs]

President & Chief Executive Officer, New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, Inc.

Moncton, NB

The New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, Inc. (NBYO) is searching for its next President & CEO to become part of this unique and transformative organization's legacy.

The Organization

Striving To Inspire Children And Youth To Achieve Their Full Potential Through Learning And Performing Orchestral Music, The NBYO Is a Leading Canadian Orchestral Music Program For Children And Youth, Operating An Integrated Network Of Programs Including

• Local Sistema NB children's orchestras, offering a daily after school orchestral music program at no cost to families in 9 communities across the province.
• The award-winning provincial youth orchestra (New Brunswick Youth Orchestra).
• Three regional youth orchestras (Moncton Youth Orchestra, Saint John Youth Orchestra, Miramichi Youth String Orchestra).
• The Tutta Musica Orchestra comprised of professional-level Sistema NB Teaching Artists.

Currently serving over 1,000 children and youth each year, the NBYO is the largest employer of artists in Atlantic Canada, the largest youth music program in Canada and a leader internationally in the space of music and arts for social impact. Recently unveiling the '10,000 Children' strategic plan, the NBYO will double in size to more than 2,000 children served each year, helping to bring about generational change in child poverty levels in New Brunswick over the 15-year life of the plan.

Responsibilities

The Role

Reporting to the NBYO Board of Directors, the President & CEO is responsible for the overall success of the organization by providing strategic leadership, planning oversight and stewardship for all aspects of the organization's finances and operations. The CEO works collaboratively with the Executive Management Team to navigate ongoing fundraising, partnerships, and positioning NBYO and its students for long-term success and stability. The President & CEO is accountable for the implementation of the organization's mission and goals and provides visible leadership that promotes the organization and its mission and maintains effective relationships with leaders of the New Brunswick provincial government and other constituents. Together with other staff, the President & CEO secures financial support, establishes philosophy, policies, and corporate values to ensure good stewardship of funds, and ensures that NBYO and Sistema NB programs meet the needs and goals of each of their unique communities. They are responsible for the development and implementation of innovative initiatives and ensures all legal and regulatory compliance.

Key Areas Of Oversight And Responsibility Are

Strategic and Operational Leadership - Provides creative and visionary leadership ensuring alignment with the NBYO mission, goals, and strategic priorities while fostering diverse and inclusive communities.

Partnerships and Development - Builds partnerships with constituents aligned with the values and purpose of NBYO, creating opportunities for growth through shared resources and fundraising.

Communication and Advocacy - Proactively shares the story of NBYO as an organization designed to support social good through orchestral excellence.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

As the ideal candidate, you are committed to improving your community and the world by creating transformative opportunities for children to meet their full potential. You are an experienced and creative senior leader who is adept at developing initiatives and partnerships that align with shared values. You are good at getting things done. You are an authentic communicator and storyteller capable of building momentum and generating funds to support your vision of community success. You lead with integrity and courage and employ good judgment in decision-making.

Qualifications And Experience

• A university degree in a related field such as business, international development, not-for-profit, or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of business-related technologies and how to implement efficiencies in not-for-profit environments.
• Evidence of significant skill in fundraising for mission-driven organizations and initiatives.
• Demonstrated skill in strategic financial and operational management and long-term planning.
• Experience with diverse cultural and linguistic communities and implementation of aligned operational policies and procedures.
• At least 3-5 years in senior-level management in a not-for-profit environment.
• A proven track record of fostering positive relationships and partnerships with government, business, community leaders, post-secondary institutions, and other institutions and organizations.
• Knowledge of arts and culture sector, specifically music and music education, is an asset.
• Ability to build and lead a high-performing team and maintain positive culture.
• General knowledge of the NB education system and current issues is an asset.
• Experience in scaling operations and developing systems, structures, and policies to support organizational growth is a strong asset.

Skills And Attributes

• Exceptional relational skills, able to quickly build trusting relationships.
• Superior skill in strategic financial and organizational management.
• A purpose-driven servant leader with strong social justice lenses.
• Decisiveness combined with a facilitative style and the ability to effectively explain decisions, bringing clarity to complex issues.
• Integrity and creativity, with sound judgment.
• Fluency in both official languages is highly desirable.

Are you interested?

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Michelle Doyle at [email protected], Kyle Steele at [email protected], or Dr. Jennie Massey at [email protected] or submit your full application package online at: https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/17346