Posted: 17-Oct-25
Location: Elmhurst
Type: Full Time
Salary: $92,000-$120,000
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Additional Information:
Help shape the future of the performing arts in Chicago’s western suburbs as the founding Executive Director of the Encore Center for Performing Arts. With a state-of-the-art theater complex planned in DuPage County, we’re seeking a visionary, entrepreneurial leader to bring this bold project to life. As our Executive Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in turning this vision into reality. With significant donations secured, key contracts in place, and a passionate Board supporting the mission, you will lead strategy, fundraising, and community engagement from the ground up. The Executive Director will be responsible for overall leadership, fundraising, and operations. A key focus of this role will be leading fundraising efforts, including the capital campaign, through donor relations, sponsorships, grants, and strategic partnerships. This is a highly visible role requiring a strategic thinker with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for the performing arts.
The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and possess experience in more than one of the following areas: nonprofit management within a growing organization; at least five years of management experience in sales or customer service; or a minimum of five years in nonprofit or corporate management, including three years in a supervisory role. Additionally, candidates with experience working in the arts discipline as an executive or senior member of a leadership team are strongly preferred.
