Principal Percussion

Core orchestra
2022-23 salary: $53,824.94 + Benefits*

Preliminary Rounds: May 10 & 11, 2022
Advanced Rounds: May 12, 2022

Employment to begin in September 2022.

**Benefits include, but aren’t limited to: health insurance (Sarasota Orchestra pays no less than 75% of premium), instrument insurance, short- and long- term disability, 403b retirement plan, and Flexible Spending Account.

One-page resumé must be received on or before April 4, 2022. Send to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org with the subject line: Percussion Audition

Please list your instrument, e-mail, cell and a current mailing address on your resumé. All correspondence from Sarasota Orchestra will be by e-mail.

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Any questions should be directed to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org. No phone calls please.

The Sarasota Orchestra tunes to A=440.

No electronic devices are allowed in the audition room during your audition. This includes, but is not limited to: tuners, metronomes, cell phones, and recording devices.

Auditions will take place at Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34236. The physical location is one block west of Tamiami Trail (towards the water) on Van Wezel Way, between 10th Street and Blvd. of the Arts (6th Street). If you have a GPS, enter 709 Van Wezel Way.

The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. Winning candidates are required to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Principal Harp

Core orchestra
2022-23 salary: $53,824.94 + Benefits*
Employment to begin in September 2022.

Preliminary Round: May 15, 2022
Advanced Rounds: May 16, 2022

*Benefits include, but aren’t limited to: health insurance (Sarasota Orchestra pays no less than 75% of premium), instrument insurance, short- and long- term disability, 403b retirement plan, and Flexible Spending Account.

One-page resumé must be received on or before April 4, 2022. Send to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org with the subject line: Harp Audition

1. Please list your instrument, e-mail, cell phone and a current mailing address on your resumé. All correspondence from Sarasota Orchestra will be by e-mail.
2. Please indicate if you will be bringing your own harp or if you will play a harp provided by the Sarasota Orchestra. Provided harp will be a Lyon & Healy Style 23 or comparable instrument and will be confirmed with the candidate.

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Any questions should be directed to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org. No phone calls please.

The Sarasota Orchestra tunes to A=440.

No electronic devices are allowed in the audition room during your audition. This includes, but is not limited to: tuners, metronomes, cell phones, and recording devices.

Auditions will take place at Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34236. The physical location is one block west of Tamiami Trail (towards the water) on Van Wezel Way, between 10th Street and Blvd. of the Arts (6th Street). If you have a GPS, enter 709 Van Wezel Way.

The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. Winning candidates are required to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Principal Trumpet

Core orchestra, Sarasota Brass Quintet
2022-23 salary: $56,388.03 + Benefits*

Preliminary Rounds: May 17, 2022
Advanced Rounds: May 18, 2022

Employment to begin in September 2022.

The committee reserves the right to fill an additional open position with a successful candidate.

**Benefits include, but aren't limited to: health insurance (Sarasota Orchestra pays no less than 75% of premium), instrument insurance, short- and long- term disability, 403b retirement plan, and Flexible Spending Account.

One-page resumé must be received on or before April 4, 2022. Send to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org with the subject line: Trumpet Audition

Please list your instrument, e-mail, cell and a current mailing address on your resumé. All correspondence from Sarasota Orchestra will be by e-mail.

Download Excerpt List

Any questions should be directed to auditions@sarasotaorchestra.org. No phone calls please.

The Sarasota Orchestra tunes to A=440.

No electronic devices are allowed in the audition room during your audition. This includes, but is not limited to: tuners, metronomes, cell phones, and recording devices.

Auditions will take place at Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34236. The physical location is one block west of Tamiami Trail (towards the water) on Van Wezel Way, between 10th Street and Blvd. of the Arts (6th Street). If you have a GPS, enter 709 Van Wezel Way.

The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. Winning candidates are required to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Job Title: Finance Associate
Department: Administration/Finance
Reports to: Controller
Classification: Full-time, Hourly/Non-Exempt
Supervises: Non- N/A
Location: Sarasota, FL

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Responsible for processing accounts payable, tax filing, property rental records, and balance sheet analysis for selected accounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process all invoices for payment -- verify coding and approvals, print checks and A/P reports, maintain A/P files.
• Coordinate Business Office support of Sarasota Orchestra Friends.
• Reconcile selected association bank accounts monthly.
• Handle vendor inquiries and invoice research.
• Provide accounting support to other departments – provide reports, answer coding questions.
• Reconcile Petty Cash.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet analyses for selected accounts.
• Prepare and distribute monthly departmental financial reports.
• Prepare monthly Business Office reports as assigned.
• Prepare monthly sales tax filings.
• Assist with annual audit preparation.
• Copier & Postage Meter -- maintain supplies, problem solving, tracking, cost, and prepare monthly allocation entries.
• Reconcile and record Deferred Revenue.
• Provide check-in support for Sarasota Music Festival, Summer Music Camp, and fundraising events, as needed.
• Cover Receptionist Desk, as needed.
• Perform other relevant duties and additional projects as assigned. Duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional job tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by the Finance department and business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• 2+ years Accounts Payable experience.
• Must be proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Basic understanding of accounting practices and software.
• Blackbaud Financial Edge software experience a plus.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with musicians, staff and volunteers.
• Self-motivated, accurate, detail oriented and deadline driven.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. Repetitive motion is required while using a computer. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures and viewing a computer terminal. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The job operates in a professional environment including office and performance hall settings. The environment is generally moderate in temperature and noise level.

If you are interested in this opportunity with the Sarasota Orchestra, please contact us at HR@SarasotaOrchestra.org or by calling 941-487-2704. When applying, please include a cover letter and a resume.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Senior Director of Donor Engagement – Major Gifts
Department: Donor Engagement
Reports To: Vice President of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives
Classification: Full-time, Salary/Exempt
Supervises: None – N/A
Location: Sarasota, FL

General Summary:

The Senior Director of Donor Engagement – Major Gifts is a newly created position who will focus on cultivation of endowed and major gifts and help implement and execute successful Annual Giving and Capital campaigns. This position will support the fundraising effort for a new Sarasota Music Center facility and expansion of the Orchestra’s endowment to provide financial support in order to maintain programmatic and operational stability and expansion in the new facility. This position will maintain a keen awareness of Sarasota Orchestra’s overall development program which also includes annual giving, foundation and corporate giving and revenue generated from special events. Work and collaborate with fellow Donor Engagement Team members to establish objectives and set goals in a culture that cares deeply about stewardship and working as part of a team of development professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of major individual donors as well as prospects to secure Major Gifts, Annual Fund support, and funding for Special Projects.
• Interact with major donors and board members, and participate in fundraising activities to develop relationships with constituencies.
• As a member of the Music Center Campaign team, assist with prospect research, gift agreements, and documentation, as well as donor stewardship and cultivation strategies.
• Participate in donor cultivation and stewardship at concerts, special events, receptions and outside events.
• Collaborate with the Campaign team in all aspects of the major gifts program of the Capital Campaign and Annual Fund.
• Meet objectives and budget goals as a member of the Donor Engagement and Music Center Campaign team.
• Participate in the tracking and qualifying of new prospects, recording of gifts and development of stewardship and acknowledgement strategies.
• Willingness to embrace other duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional job tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by the Donor Engagement department and business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and seven-to-ten years of Development experience.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to be hands on when needed and to assist with Development-related events to foster donor/prospect cultivation.
• Ability to work with members of a team.
• Excellent team player, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent personal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in Microsoft office products, including Word and Excel, and development software preferably Tessitura.
• Experience interfacing with donors, Board members and community leaders.
• Excellent personal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. Repetitive motion is required while using a computer. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures and viewing a computer terminal. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The job operates in a professional office environment and performing arts venues. The environment is generally moderate in temperature and noise level.

If you are interested in this opportunity with the Sarasota Orchestra, please contact us at HR@SarasotaOrchestra.org or by calling 941-487-2704. When applying, please include a cover letter and a resume.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

General Overview:

Assist in the setup and teardown of Sarasota Orchestra and Youth Orchestra events, Sarasota Music Festival, Summer Music Camp, Friedman Symphony Center rentals, and other functions as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Execute set ups for Sarasota Orchestra and Youth Orchestra services in all performance venues, and for rentals at the Friedman Symphony Center
• Load/Unload orchestra equipment truck for transport to other venues
• Assist Facilities Manager in all aspects of building operations/maintenance
• Act as a stagehand for Sarasota Orchestra and Youth Orchestra services when needed
• Properly operate lighting systems in the Friedman Symphony Center
• Maintain positive relationships with orchestra musicians, conductors, staff, Youth Orchestra parents, students, volunteers, and co-workers
• Perform other relevant duties and additional projects as assigned. Duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional job tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by the Artistic operations department and business needs.
• Weekly hours offered for this position: ranging from 14 – 20 hours.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under supervision and independently
• Ability to work long hours during season
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
• Experience with orchestra production/operations a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to HR@SarasotaOrchestra.org.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the oversight of all front-of-house operations and volunteer ushers for Sarasota Orchestra and Youth Orchestra Program concerts. Work closely with and collaborate with other House Managers to provide a superior customer experience. Liaison with FOH managers at other venues where the Orchestra performs, serving as a point of contact for Orchestra volunteer auxiliaries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the care and safety of our patrons. Provide excellent customer service by anticipating and fulfilling patron needs, warmly greeting patrons, and overseeing patron seating.
• Work closely with Box Office staff to resolve all seating or FOH patron issues or conflicts while maintaining a customer-first approach to ensure satisfaction and comfort.
• Respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations, providing basic First Aid if/when needed, and generating written documentation after each incident.
• Supervise volunteer ushers at concerts and be able to lead pre-concert usher meetings; distribute tools needed including radios, ticket scanners, doorstops, flashlights and nametags.
• Have details of each musical performance to coordinate appropriate seating breaks, conductor and orchestra personnel, program times, and length of intermission.
• Ensure all public spaces are presentable and safe before, during, and after performances
• Prepare lobby and hall for concerts, including program distribution stations and reserve seating requests.
• Communicate via radio with production, box office, development, facilities, operations, and personnel staff to ensure the house is ready to open and the concerts start on time.
• Complete Post-Performance Reports after concert as assigned.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns in the lobby and hall, as well as patron complaints and concerns, to the Patron Services Manager or Facilities Manager in a timely manner.
• Liaison with the house management team at other venues where SO performs to best serve SO patrons.
• May serve as point person for Sarasota Police Department when scheduled for SO concerts at Holley Hall, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Neel Performing Arts Center, and Sarasota Opera House.
• Perform other relevant duties and additional projects as assigned by management.
• Duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional job tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by the Patron Services Manager and front of house needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates utmost professionalism outwardly and possesses excellent verbal communication skills.
• 2+ years’ experience with volunteer, team or project management preferred.
• 1-3 years of prior supervisory experience desired.
• Exceptional customer service and timely decision-making skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a positive, patient, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and situations concurrently.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment, working together to ensure the individual needs of each patron is met.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekday mornings, nights and weekends.
• Willingness to receive and maintain CPR/AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification.
• Knowledge of classical music and or concert/theatre environment preferred.
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot NSCAN electronic ticket devices.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand for extended periods of time, walk, move up and down stairs, bend, lift, use fingers and reach with hands and arms. The worker is required to have visual acuity to view a computer terminal, determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned, and make general observations of seating set-ups. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The job operates in a professional office environment and performing arts venues. The environment is generally moderate in temperature and noise level.

If you are interested in this opportunity with the Sarasota Orchestra, please contact us at HR@SarasotaOrchestra.org or by calling 941-487-2704. When applying, please include a cover letter and a resume.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.