Musician Auditions & Administrative Careers

Sarasota Orchestra has been committed to its dual mission of performance and education for over 65 years.

We recognize that our long-term success, both artistically and administratively, depends on the talents and skills of our employees. If you are interested in joining one of the most respected arts organizations in the state of Florida, we invite you to apply for the posted position(s).

Sarasota Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or national origin. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SO will provide reasonable accommodation upon request to applicants to facilitate the application process. This is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Musician Auditions

Second Horn

Core orchestra
2019-20 salary: $36,722.90* + Benefits**
Employment to begin as soon as possible.

Preliminary Rounds: September 13, 2019
Advanced Rounds: September 14, 2019

Per-service Double Bass

Per-service orchestra position
2019-20 per-service rate: $141.81*
Guaranteed minimum 65 services.
Employment to begin as soon as possible.

All rounds will take place on September 10, 2019

Per-service Viola

Per-service orchestra position
2019-20 per-service rate: $141.81*
Guaranteed minimum 65 services.
Employment to begin as soon as possible.

All rounds will take place on September 9, 2019

Administrative Positions

Director of Donor Engagement - Annual Fund

Sarasota Orchestra currently has a job opening for a Director of Donor Engagement - Annual Fund. As part of the self-directed Donor Engagement Team, the successful candidate will help set strategies to engage and solicit individuals for the Annual Fund, lead annual appeal campaigns, participate in fundraising events to develop relationships with constituencies, and manage a portfolio of donors.

Sarasota Orchestra currently has a job opening for a Director of Donor Engagement – Annual Fund. As part of the self-directed Donor Engagement Team, the successful candidate will help set strategies to engage and solicit individuals for the Annual Fund, lead annual appeal campaigns, participate in fundraising events to develop relationships with constituencies, and manage a portfolio of donors. You will also work with the Donor Engagement Team to establish objectives and set goals in a culture that cares deeply about stewardship and working as part of a team of development professionals, and liaison with the Director of Strategic Initiatives and the Campaign Director on campaign related strategies as it pertains to the Annual Fund.

Responsibilities for this position include the following:

Develop the Annual Fund strategy in partnership with the Director of Strategic Initiatives
Manage donor benefit levels and collateral materials related to the annual appeal, with input from President/CEO and Donor Engagement team
Strategically use the Tessitura database to facilitate a successful annual appeal and membership program
Monitor and analyze Annual Fund donations using Tessitura reports and dashboards
Meet objectives and budget goals for the Annual Fund; work with team to develop strategies to attain them
Collaborate with Development Operations Manager to develop the departmental processes and guidelines for using Tessitura; key areas of focus include gift entry, moves management, reporting and promotions
Create and update donor listings for program books (Masterworks, Sarasota Music Festival, Youth Orchestra Showcase), sponsorship boards and the Sarasota Orchestra website
Collaborate with all departments to ensure proper donor/sponsor acknowledgement including print, web and electronic materials and collateral
Secure new donors and increase contributions from renewing donors to assist in achieving the overall objectives of the organization
Use and maintain donor database by recording donor notes and updating personal portfolio of donors
Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of individual donors to secure Annual Fund and Special Event gifts
Participate in donor cultivation and stewardship at concerts, special events, receptions and outside events

Qualifications include the following:

Bachelor's degree in a related field
3+ years fundraising experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Database management experience – Tessitura preferred
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Strong analytical skills and ability to meet deadlines
Availability for work outside of typical office hours, including evenings and weekends
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Excellent interpersonal skills

Sarasota Orchestra offers a competitive salary, generous time off and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability and retirement.
Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to HR@SarasotaOrchestra.org

Assistant Personnel Manager

Sarasota Orchestra currently has a job opening for an Assistant Personnel Manager. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Personnel Manager, providing personnel services to Sarasota Orchestra and Sarasota Music Festival.