The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven professional to join our team as Operations Manager.
This full-time position plays a vital role in managing the logistics that keep our concerts, events, and daily operations running smoothly and efficiently—all in support of GLCO’s mission to inspire, entertain and educate through live orchestral performances.
You will join a passionate and dedicated team that believes deeply in the power of the arts to connect and strengthen community. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who shares our love for music and is ready to apply their skills in logistics, planning, marketing, and operations to support the GLCO’s mission. A professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, adapts with ease to shifting priorities, and approaches their work with warmth and a strong commitment to service will make a meaningful impact in this role.
About GLCO
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is one of northern Michigan’s leading cultural organizations, dedicated to enriching lives of our neighbors through live orchestral music. This year, celebrating an exciting 25th anniversary, GLCO has brought world-class performances, transformative educational programs, and meaningful community connections to the region for a quarter century.
Compensation: Full-Time. Exempt. Commensurates with experience.
Reports to: Executive Director
How to apply
Please send a resume and cover letter with references to andrea.ondras@gmail.com. Position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 21.
Violinist, violist, conductor and professor Dr. Eric Lawson has had a varied career in performance and education. Past performances as a conductor, soloist and lecturer have taken him to Austria, Brazil, China, Germany, Romania and Scandinavia. Before returning to his home state of Michigan, he was based in North Dakota where, in addition to serving as a violin instructor at Bismarck State College, Jamestown College, and the University of Mary, he was also concertmaster of the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra and established the Bismarck-Mandan Youth Symphony. Other former academic appointments have included Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Central College in Pella, Iowa and the University of North Dakota where he founded the string program and the UND Chamber Orchestra.
Here in Michigan, Dr. Lawson as been very active with the Alpena Symphony Orchestra as its concertmaster, conductor and president of the board. He also performs with many other orchestras in Northern Michigan and participates in the Traverse Symphony as a first violinist, in the Gaylord Symphony as concertmaster and as assistant concertmaster in the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra.
And finally, in what has been one of the most important experiences of his life outside of music, he also served almost four years as an Alpena County Commissioner, representing Ossineke and Sanborn Townships. In addition to serving as chair of the Salary and Personnel Committee, he also served on the Airport, Ambulance, District Court, Circuit Court Management and Jail Committees. He also represented Alpena County in Gaylord with the Northern Michigan Regional Entity Substance Use Disorder Board and continues to serve on the Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Board. Dr. Lawson resides in Ossineke with his wife and two children.
