Chief Executive Officer

Position Summary

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will oversee all operational aspects of SFGMC, ensuring an efficient, effective, and fiscally sound organization. The CEO will be charged with sustaining the operation through strong management and business accountability, while fostering creative and imaginative programming and education/outreach activities serving diverse audiences. The overall position responsibilities will include ensuring financial sustainability, community engagement, fundraising, strategic planning, capital planning, board relations, and staff management.

The next Chief Executive Officer will have the opportunity to shape SFGMC’s next chapter: clarifying its role as a performing chorus, community connector, and national queer arts leader; stewarding The Chan as a vibrant and financially sustainable center; and leading the organization through its 50th anniversary and beyond. The CEO will be a visible ambassador, fundraiser, and collaborator, working closely with the Board, Artistic Director, staff, singers, and broader community to ensure SFGMC’s long-term impact and resilience.

• Eight or more years of progressively responsible senior leadership and supervisory experience, as well as proven success in nonprofit management, education, creative industries, or a related field, are required.
• Financial and operational acumen with demonstrated accomplishments in capital, operating, and endowment fundraising is preferred.
• Experience with or a passion for the performing arts is ideal, and familiarity with choral music is a plus.
• As SFGMC is a facilities-based organization, preference will be placed on candidates with experience managing venues or a building in some capacity.
• A candidate who does not meet all the qualifications but possesses transferable or equivalent skills, experience, or education is encouraged to inquire or apply and to highlight those areas.

SFGMC provides a competitive and equitable compensation package with an estimated base salary in the range of $190,000 to $230,000. Benefits include employer-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees with a base plan premium that is 100% employer paid, with options for paid premium plans; flexible spending account (FSA) for medical, dental, vision, and over the counter expenses; a HSA account;

basic and supplemental life and AD&D Insurance; worksite-paid life insurance; commuter benefits; an employee assistance program (EAP); a sabbatical after six years of service; unlimited paid time off and sick days; 14 annual paid holidays; a 403b plan with 3% employer match; and an option to request complimentary tickets to SFGMC performances.

To submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), and learn more about the organization and position, please visit

San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus is a proud equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity; candidates representing a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.