The Aeolian Hall Musical Arts Association invites applications for the position of Executive and Artistic Director, with the appointment to be effective ideally in July 2025.
The Aeolian is a non-profit arts organization with 3 major components: our anchor programme is our performance hall—acknowledged by musicians to be one of the top 5 performance venues for its size in Canada. Second is our El Sistema Aeolian programme—providing free after-school music education to over 100 students of very diverse backgrounds. Third is our Aeolian Pride Chorus—a mixed voice chorus of individuals aged 18 and above, singing out and changing hearts and minds though its performances.
The Aeolian represents a welcoming community, committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. A beacon in London’s Old East Village, it is ashining example of how musical performance and education can improve society.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES

• Experience in a senior leadership position in the arts, non-profit, or entertainment industry
• Proven track record of successfully leading the operation of an organization to financial health and artistic success
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in an artistic discipline, arts management, business administration, and/or Marketing
• Visionary artistic leadership with significant experience
• Outstanding leadership skills
• Superior strategic planning skills
• Strong, collaborative decision-making abilities
• Exceptional and inspiring communication skills, both written and oral
• Effective delegation skills, and ability to hold staff accountable to high standards for professionalism
• Enthusiasm to empower staff to realize operational priorities, lead a team, and foster leadership in others
• Strong skills as a mediator and negotiator
• Demonstrated skills in mentoring and coaching
• Passion and commitment to the performing arts and their value to society
• Collaborative and shared leadership style
• Coach-player attitude, encouraging individual achievement

• Lead The Aeolian by advancing the artistic vision for the organization, through commitment to excellence for both artists and audiences.
• Provide attentive financial leadership, ensuring fiscal accountability and sustainability.
• Assist the Board in executing the Aeolian’s vision, mission, and values.
• Serve as primary liaison to the Board of Directors, accountable for timely, accurate, and transparent communication.
• Work with staff to ensure the programming meets the goals and mission of the organization; balancing artistic integrity and fiscal responsibility; while expanding audiences.
• Comply with, review, and develop organizational policies and procedures.
• Act as the lead spokesperson for The Aeolian, in tandem with the Board Chair.
• Represent The Aeolian’s vision, mission, and values locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Sustain and expand The Aeolian’s networks in the community, fostering positive working relationships with industry partners and stakeholders.
• Sustain and expand relationships with corporate sponsors, donors, foundations, and funding agencies.
• Prepare grant applications, funding proposals, and their reports in a timely manner.
• Lead, manage, and inspire full-time and contract employees.
• Encourage and develop our large family of volunteers, who are critically important to our success.
• Foster a responsible and respectful workplace culture.
• Ensure the ethical and legal operation of the organization through its policies, maintaining effective risk management controls and mitigation strategies.