President & CEO
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH, Portsmouth, NH, United States
The President & Chief Executive Officer serves as the chief executive leader and primary ambassador of The Music Hall, working in close partnership with the Board of Directors to advance the organization’s mission, strengthen community relationships, and ensure long-term sustainability. Joining at a pivotal moment in the organization’s evolution, the next President & CEO will guide The Music Hall’s strategic direction while honoring its historic legacy and community-centered values. This leader will align and support a seasoned senior leadership team, advance fundraising and external relations efforts, and help shape a clear, collaborative vision for the organization’s future. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO oversees organizational operations through a leadership team that includes: Chief Marketing & Communications Officer Chief Development Officer Director of Finance & Administration Director of Facilities & Theatre Operations Senior Director of Programming & Front of House Director of Data Services & Cinema Curator The President & CEO maintains an active presence at performances, events, and civic engagements throughout the Seacoast region, serving as a visible and authentic representative of The Music Hall within the broader community.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and mission-driven leadership in partnership with the Board of Directors.
- Serve as a visible and authentic ambassador across the Seacoast arts and civic community.
- Advance fundraising initiatives, including major donor cultivation and capital campaign engagement.
- Foster a collaborative organizational culture grounded in trust, humility, and shared accountability.
- Oversee financial stewardship alongside finance leadership to ensure responsible budgeting and sustainability.
- Partner with artistic and programming leadership to support diverse, community-centered experiences.
- Strengthen relationships with donors, artists, civic leaders, partner organizations, and audiences.
- Lead strategic planning efforts that align mission, programming, and organizational priorities.
- Promote inclusive leadership practices that value staff, volunteers, and community voices.
- Maintain an active presence at performances, events, and community gatherings.
Qualifications
- Progressive senior leadership experience in nonprofit arts, cultural institutions, or mission-driven environments.
- Demonstrated success working with boards of directors and complex stakeholder groups.
- Strong fundraising experience, including major gifts and donor stewardship.
- Financial literacy and experience overseeing organizational budgets.
- Experience leading and inspiring diverse teams.
- Exceptional communication and public speaking skills.
- Deep commitment to community engagement and relationship-building.
- Understanding of live performance or presenting environments strongly preferred.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action.
- Ability to lead through change with emotional intelligence and integrity.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Genuine passion for the performing arts and cultural impact.