Operations CO

Jean Loucks

General Manager
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
Golden, Colorado
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Years in current position: 1
Years in the field: 1

Majors:
Bachelor’s in Music
Master’s in Music Education

Additional Training:
On-the-job administrative training over the period of several years (my day jobs!)

Career Path:
Numerous administrative jobs. My final position title was operations manager.

What are the most surprising, interesting or challenging aspects of your day-to-day work?
The most interesting aspect is working with music and musicians in an administrative situation

What inspired you to work for an orchestra?
My love of music

What advice would you offer to someone considering the orchestra field?
Get as much experience as you can in the financial aspects of managing an orchestra. Get grant-writing experience.