Vice President for Advancement

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) in the search for a Vice President for Advancement.

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President for Advancement will be responsible for the strategic planning, operations, and oversight of philanthropic programs and events to advance the goals and mission of the organization.

This position is in Aspen, Colorado. Some remote work is possible.

Founded in 1949, AMFS is regarded as one of the leading classical music festivals in the world, noted both for its concert programming and its musical training of mostly young-adult students.

The typical eight-week summer season includes more than 300 classical music events—including concerts by three orchestras, solo and chamber music performances, fully staged opera productions, master classes, lectures, and children's programming—and brings in 70,000 audience members.

In the winter, the AMFS presents a small series of recitals and Metropolitan Opera Live in HD screenings.

A bachelor's degree or higher is required for this position as is a minimum of 10 years of experience in development.

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Aspen Music Festival and School.

Aspen Music Festival and School is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at

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