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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 Overview:

The Senior Director of Donor Engagement – Major Gifts is a newly created position which will focus on cultivation of major gifts and help implement and execute successful Giving campaigns. This position will maintain a keen awareness of Sarasota Orchestra’s overall development program which includes annual giving, foundation and corporate giving and revenue generated from special events. This position will also support the fundraising effort for a new Sarasota Music Center facility. 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, board members, and professional advisors, and participate in fundraising activities to develop relationships with constituencies
• Participate in the tracking and qualifying of new prospects, recording of gifts and development of stewardship and acknowledgement strategies
• Participate in donor cultivation and stewardship at concerts, special events, receptions and outside events
• Meet objectives and budget goals as a member of the Donor Engagement team
• 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
• Collaborate with the Campaign team in all aspects of the major gifts program of the Capital Campaign and Annual Fund.
• Willingness to embrace other duties as assigned

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Job Title: Director of Artistic Planning
Department: Artistic Operations
Reports To: Vice President of Artistic Operations
Classification: Full-time, Salary/Exempt
Supervises: Artistic Coordinator and Librarians
Location: Sarasota, FL

General Overview:

Reporting to the VP of Artistic Operations, the Director of Artistic Planning will work closely with the artistic leadership and management team in planning activities for upcoming seasons and executing artistic plans for the Sarasota Orchestra and Sarasota Music Festival. Working in a collaborative, team environment, the Director of Artistic Planning will play a central role in advancing artistic excellence across the organization’s performance missions: professional orchestra, Sarasota Music Festival and education programs.

Responsibilities:

Artistic Programming

• In partnership with the music director, conducting staff and management team, make repertoire and programming suggestions for Masterworks, Pops, Great Escapes, Discoveries, chamber music, and other programs
• Compile artistic plans and coordinate preparation with librarians
• Actively participate in the process for season calendar planning
• Identify guest conductors, artists, Pops programs and other ideas that will advance the artistic profile of Sarasota Orchestra

Contract Management

• Work with agencies and artists’ managers to engage guests and negotiate contracts within agreed upon budgetary guidelines; supervise the Artistic Coordinator to ensure that contracts are executed
• Facilitate guest artist participation in donor-related activities and, when required, ensure these engagements are part of contractual agreements
• Oversee the Artistic Coordinator in the gathering and dissemination of information for artist schedules, rehearsal orders, logistical information and fulfillment of artists' riders
• Manage Artistic Coordinator in fulfilling the foreign visa application process
• Primary artistic contact for Sarasota Opera, Sarasota Ballet and other contracted orchestra and chamber music engagements
• Prepare Orchestra contracted service agreements with other organizations such as Opera and Ballet
• Facilitate communication between conductors, guest artists and Librarians

Administration

• Develop proposals, annual budgets and manage approved budgets for artistic department including guest conductors, guest artists, Pops programs, artistic travel, library rentals and purchases
• Ensure compliance with all CBA requirements within the umbrella of artistic planning and administration
• As required, participate in music director searches and searches for staff conductors
• Communicate artistic plans to Marketing and Development departments, review printed and online content and provide artistic support for Development events
• Lead and oversee accuracy of internal program information for staff
• Participate in weekly Artistic Operations team meetings
• Perform other relevant duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music
• 5 to 7 years relevant staff work experience in orchestral organizations
• Thorough knowledge of orchestral repertoire
• Proficiency in computer software including Office and OPAS
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and deadline driven
• Ability to work nights and weekends during season

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, bend, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. Repetitive motion is required while using a computer. The worker is required to have 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 performance hall and office settings. The environment is generally moderate in temperature and noise level.

If you are interested in this opportunity with Sarasota Orchestra, please apply here or call 941-487-2704 with any questions you may have.  When applying, please include a cover letter and a resume.  Thank you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Job Title:                   Facility and Production Assistant (Full-Time)
Department:            Facilities/Artistic Operations
Reports To:            Facility Manager
Classification:         Full-time, Hourly/Non-Exempt
Supervises:               None – N/A
Location:                  Sarasota, FL

General Overview:

Assist Facility Manager with building operations as directed. Serve as on-site “handy man” for building repairs and projects, and to provide recommendations for repairs needed.  Assist Production team in the setup and teardown of all Sarasota Orchestra and Youth Orchestra events, Sarasota Music Festival, Summer Music Camp, Friedman Symphony Center rentals, and any other building functions/rentals as needed.

Responsibilities:

Facility Support

• Assist Facilities Manager in all aspects of building operations/maintenance.
• Conduct periodic building walkthroughs in coordination with the Facility Manager, to review and maintain awareness of building structures, systems and devices.
• Be a Facility presence for concerts, rentals and auxiliary events as assigned by Facility Manager; including audio set-up and accessing appropriate vendors when required.
• Work alongside production team / Assistant Production Manager to support building functions.
• Communicate any building issues with the Facility Manager and vendors as necessary.
• Serve as on-site “handy man” for general building repairs and projects. (See “Qualifications”, below.)

Production Support

• Under direction of Production management, assist in executing set-ups for Sarasota Orchestra and Youth Orchestra services.
• Load/Unload orchestra equipment truck for transport to other venues, at the Sarasota Orchestra building.
• Operate lighting and audio equipment and controls, for events where equipment is rented.
• Maintain positive relationships with all staff, musicians and vendors.
• 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 Facilities or Production departments and business needs.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Skilled at a wide range of repairs and trades, including painting, drywall, light carpentry, basic electrical (such as replacing switches or outlets), basic plumbing, assembling furniture, hanging pictures and bulletin boards, and other common maintenance tasks (“odd jobs”).
• 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
• Clear Criminal Background and Motor Vehicle Record required.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach above the head with hands and arms.  The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity.  This position requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 65 pounds.

Working Conditions:

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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.