Segerstrom Center for the Arts is one of the nation’s most acclaimed performing arts centers, presenting an eclectic range of the world’s finest performers and companies to the diverse communities of Orange County and Southern California. These performances complement a wide range of innovative community engagement and education programs that reach over 375,000 people annually. Its annual seasons include a popular Broadway series, an acclaimed classical dance series, world premieres, the ABT Gillespie School of Dance, international collaborations, innovative dance and theatre performances, intimate jazz, cabaret and family-oriented presentations, a contemporary performance festival, and free outdoor performances. The Center is recovering from the pandemic and launching new, exciting programs, including new commissions, capital improvements, a wider variety of artistic programming, and more. To support these endeavors, the Development Department is preparing for an endowment campaign. At this exciting moment in the Center’s history, the Center is seeking an energetic and outgoing individual for the position of Principal Gift Officer.

The Principal Gift Officer is a new position within the Center’s 18-person Development Department, responsible for planning, launching, directing, and managing the Center’s Principal Gifts ($100K+) program. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development, this position is a frequent collaborator with the Development Department staff and other Center administrative departments. The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong organizational and interpersonal skills and a sense of humor. Experience with the performing arts is a plus.

This position is being recruited on behalf of Segerstrom Center for the Arts by Arts Orange County, the countywide nonprofit arts council. Please submit cover letter and resume to Richard Stein, President & CEO, Arts Orange County via email. A position description will be provided.