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Ordway Center Seeks VP for Earned Revenue & Marketing

institutional · 2026-07-08

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is hiring a Vice President of Earned Revenue & Marketing to lead an $11 million revenue portfolio, primarily driven by Broadway ticket sales. The VP will report to the President and CEO and oversee a team of three. The Ordway, opened in 1985, includes the 1,900-seat Ordway Music Theater and the 1,100-seat Ordway Concert Hall (opened 2015). In the most recent season, attendance exceeded 217,000, an 11% increase. The organization generates $40 million in annual economic impact. The salary range is $140,000–$160,000. The role requires expertise in ticketing, audience development, and data-driven marketing. The Ordway has a 35-member board chaired by Dan Stoltz. For fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, total revenue was $16.9 million (71% earned, 29% contributed). The search is managed by Arts Consulting Group.

Key facts

  • Ordway Center seeks Vice President of Earned Revenue & Marketing.
  • Role oversees $11 million revenue portfolio, mainly from Broadway ticket sales.
  • Ordway opened in 1985; includes 1,900-seat Music Theater and 1,100-seat Concert Hall (2015).
  • Recent season attendance: over 217,000 (11% increase from prior season).
  • Annual economic impact: $40 million.
  • Salary range: $140,000–$160,000.
  • Board of Directors has 35 members, chaired by Dan Stoltz.
  • FY2025 total revenue: $16.9 million (71% earned, 29% contributed).

Entities

Institutions

  • Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
  • Ordway Music Theater
  • Ordway Concert Hall
  • Minnesota Opera
  • The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
  • The Schubert Club
  • Flint Hills Family Festival
  • The Sally Awards
  • Tickets for Kids
  • Project Success
  • Boys and Girls Club
  • HopeKids
  • VetTix
  • Ronald McDonald House
  • Arts Partnership
  • TIAA-CREF
  • Arts Consulting Group

Locations

  • Saint Paul
  • Minnesota
  • United States
  • Downtown Saint Paul
  • Mississippi River Corridor
  • Fitzgerald Theater
  • Park Square Theatre
  • Union Depot
  • Landmark Center
  • Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

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