ARTFEED — Contemporary Art Intelligence

Organ Historical Society Seeks CEO for September 2026

other · 2026-07-21

The Organ Historical Society (OHS), celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026, is accepting nominations and applications for a Chief Executive Officer to start in September 2026. Founded in 1956 by young organ enthusiasts in New York City, OHS has grown into an international organization with over 60,000 pipe organ entries in its online database, more than 400 recognized historic instruments, and the world's largest collection of pipe organ-related archives. Its headquarters are at Stoneleigh, a historic mansion in Villanova, Pennsylvania, on a 40-acre property managed by the Natural Lands Trust, featuring an Aeolian-Skinner organ Opus 878. OHS has a seven-member Board, eight staff, $4 million in endowed funds, and a $700,000 operating budget for FY 2026. The CEO will oversee strategic planning, fundraising, membership development, and educational programs, with an annual salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 plus benefits. Candidates must have at least ten years' senior executive leadership experience and be authorized to work in the US. Applications, including a resume and cover letter, should be sent electronically to applications@catherinefrenchgroup.com.

Key facts

  • Position available September 2026
  • OHS founded in 1956
  • Headquarters at Stoneleigh in Villanova, Pennsylvania
  • Online database with over 60,000 pipe organ entries
  • Historic organ citation program recognized over 400 instruments
  • Endowed funds of $4 million
  • FY 26 operating budget $700,000
  • Salary range $100,000 to $120,000

Entities

Institutions

  • Organ Historical Society
  • Wyncote Foundation
  • Natural Lands Trust
  • Catherine French Group

Locations

  • New York City
  • Villanova
  • Pennsylvania
  • United States

Sources