Executive Director

The Executive Director of the CIOC provides administrative, financial, philanthropic, and operational leadership for the organization. In collaboration with the Artistic Director, Jean- Willy Kunz and the Board of Directors, they ensure the stability of the organization, the development of its resources, and the visibility of the CIOC in Quebec and across Canada.

Together with the team, the Executive Director is responsible for the following:

Philanthropic Development and Donor Relations

• Lead the development strategy: major gifts, sponsorships, private partnerships, and foundations
• Maintain relationships with current donors and strengthen their engagement
• Identify and solicit new donors in Montreal and across the country
• Prepare support proposals aligned with partners’ interests
• Mobilize the team and board members to support fundraising initiatives
• Implement a CRM system to structure donor stewardship and recognition

Grants and Institutional Relations

• Oversee municipal, provincial, and federal grant applications
• Ensure the internal coordination required for writing, budgeting, and reporting
• Maintain regular relationships with public funding bodies
• Integrate fluctuations in funding into budget planning

Outreach, Partnerships, and Strategic Positioning

• Represent the CIOC within cultural, musical, and philanthropic communities
• Develop national collaborations and joint initiatives
• Contribute to the preparation of the 2027 international competition
• Identify opportunities for visibility and outreach across Canada

Communications, Marketing, and Public Engagement

• Oversee the communications strategy (branding, digital media, media relations)
• Support the Communications Manager in campaign execution
• Strengthen the CIOC’s visibility and reputation
• Maintain consistency of messaging across all channels

Governance and Board Relations

• Work closely with the Chair and board members
• Prepare reports, analyses, and documentation required for meetings
• Contribute to the monitoring of the strategic plan and to governance improvements
• Participate in board renewal efforts

Financial, Administrative, and Operational Management

• Develop and monitor the annual budget
• Optimize administrative and financial processes
• Oversee operations during concerts, festivals, and activities
• Ensure a regular presence in the office to support the team
• Supervise the team composed of one full-time employee, three part-time employees, along with a functional collaboration with the Artistic Director
• Maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.

The CIOC is seeking a leader capable of combining strong interpersonal skills, execution
ability, and relationship-building strengths, with a genuine interest in philanthropy.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Ease in building trusting relationships, particularly with donors and partners
• Experience or strong potential in philanthropic development
• Autonomy, initiative, and the ability to move projects forward
• Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to manage priorities within a small structure
• Ability to represent the organization with diverse audiences: artistic, institutional, and philanthropic
• Understanding of the cultural non-profit sector or a strong interest in this field
• Positive leadership that fosters trust and collaboration
• Capacity to navigate between strategic vision, operations, and external relations
• Cultural curiosity and an openness to the world of music
• Bilingualism (French and English) is mandatory.

The organization is open to candidates from varied backgrounds, including individuals who
have held leadership roles in non-profits, or who come from philanthropy, business
development, cultural management, or team leadership in smaller-scale environments.