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This individual will work closely with board committees, event chairs, volunteer leadership, and cross-departmental colleagues to meet and exceed revenue goals while executing events that reflect the Houston Symphony's artistic excellence, sophistication, and community standing.  This position is also the primary staff liaison between the Symphony Society and the Symphony League.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"vertical-align:baseline;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11.5pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"><span style=\"letter-spacing:0.4pt;\">This role demands a strategic visionary who combines bold creativity with meticulous precision — someone who can conceptualize and design compelling, memorable experiences while simultaneously managing the complex logistical, financial, and relational details that ensure flawless execution. 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