Managing Director Opening at Apollo's Fire Baroque Orchestra

GRAMMY®-winning chamber orchestra Apollo’s Fire (AF) seeks a Managing Director to lead the business and fundraising efforts of an innovative ensemble performing at the international level. The 32-year-old organization is based in Cleveland, with a satellite series and auxiliary Board in Chicago and a strong worldwide presence through touring and recording.

The Managing Director (MD) collaborates closely with the Founding Artistic Director (AD) to support AF’s artistic mission and to secure the financial resources needed to achieve the organization’s strategic priorities. Along with the AD, the MD is the public face of the organization, focusing primarily on donors, funders, and community relations. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Board.

AF’s next Managing Director will play a pivotal role in guiding the organization’s 4th decade, building on the success of the last 3 decades. With ultimate responsibility for all contributed income, Board engagement, and external relations, the MD will nurture the organization’s highly successful operating model while leading the efforts to expand contributed income. The MD will support and collaborate with the AD, working with the Board and staff in an organizational culture based on consensus and teamwork. The MD will focus primarily on contributed income and Board development (spending approximately 70% of their time on this); the secondary focus is on financial oversight, followed by external relations and staff oversight – thus ensuring the overall well-being of the organization.

Enjoying the support of a small but excellent staff, the MD oversees and collaborates with a highly experienced General Manager (GM). The GM is responsible for operations and earned income.