Chief Operating Officer

KEES has been exclusively retained by the Hawaii Youth Symphony in its search for a Chief Operating Officer. 

Hawaii Youth Symphony seeks its first Chief Operating Officer who will play a key role in realizing the organization’s strategic growth in the years ahead. As a newly created role to bolster HYS’s strategic plan, the Chief Operating Officer will serve as a thought partner and deputy to the President and CEO and will be directly responsible for the daily leadership of the organization’s personnel, financial management, and administrative operations. Reporting to the President and CEO, the Chief Operating Officer will manage 4 direct reports and a total team of 16, as well as managing HYS’s work with external business partners (Accounting, Human Resources, etc.).

The ideal candidate brings experience in leading and managing teams, skills in financial management and accounting, and demonstrated abilities to implement and drive effective operating practices to achieve organizational objectives. Alongside a visionary President and CEO, mission-driven staff team, and highly dedicated Board of Directors, the Chief Operating Officer will play a critical strategic leadership role in realizing HYS’s vision to make music a right for all young people in Hawaii.

Some specific requirements include:

1. Understanding of youth development, arts education, and/or community programming with a specific passion for Hawaii Youth Symphony’s mission.
2. Analytic and strategic thinking skills to translate the organization’s vision and goals into actionable plans and initiatives.
3. Results-oriented mindset and excellent organizational skills to execute on complex projects.
4. Financial acumen and experience in budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal management.
5. Proven success in building collaborative and productive teams with a focus on mentoring and supporting staff development.
6. Minimum 7 years of professional experience, with demonstrated ability to lead staff of full-time and part-time team members. Experience in non-profit youth development and/or arts education preferred.

Compensation for this position has recently been benchmarked by HYS and KEES. This position offers a competitive salary range of $105,000-115,000 commensurate with experience, along with strong benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; pet insurance; 401K with 5% employer match; paid maternity leave; vacation and sick time; and 18 paid holidays.

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To assure confidential tracking of all applicants, no applications will be accepted via email. ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.

 

This search is being managed by Heather Eddy, President and CEO, and Megan Taylor, Project Manager of KEES. Questions may be addressed to mtaylor@kees2success.com.

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public entity sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.

Hawaii Youth Symphony (HYS), founded in 1964, is among the largest youth symphony programs in the country. HYS’s mission is to foster fun and creative experiences for youth that inspire a deep appreciation for music and lifelong relationships within the unique culture of Hawaii. As the only statewide instrumental music education program for students ages 7-18, HYS envisions a Hawaii where Music Is A Right, not a privilege. To learn more, please visit www.hiyouthsymphony.org