Careers and auditions

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:

Known for its unique, team-oriented fundraising culture, Sarasota Orchestra seeks to engage a Senior Director of Donor Engagement – Major Gifts to join an established and successful team of fundraising professionals. This position will focus on cultivation of major gifts, while helping to 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. The Senior Director shall support a respectful and positive working relationship with all employees, patrons and customers, promoting an inclusive, respectful culture and Sarasota Orchestra values.

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 collaborate and work well with members of a team
• Excellent team player, with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal 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

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.

To Apply:

Sarasota Orchestra has engaged ThinkingAhead Executive Search to help lead this search at this time. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their leadership experience and interest in the role to:

Jonathan McIntosh, Partner, Thinking Ahead Executive Search – [email protected].

Rachael Holloway, Recruiter, ThinkingAhead Executive Search – [email protected].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Department: Facilities (with Assistance to Production Dept.)
Reports To: Dir. of Facilities & Special Projects / Facilities Supervisor
Classification: Full-time, Hourly/Non-Exempt
Supervises: None – N/A
Location: Sarasota, FL

General Overview:

Assist Facilities Management 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. The Facilities Assistant shall also support a respectful and positive working relationship with all employees, orchestra musicians, artists, conductors, volunteers, patrons, vendors and customers, supporting an inclusive, respectful culture and Sarasota Orchestra values.

Responsibilities:

Facility Support

• Assist Facilities Management in all aspects of building operations and maintenance.
• Conduct periodic building walkthroughs in coordination with the Director of Facilities, to review and maintain awareness of building structures, systems and devices.
• Be a Facilities Management presence for concerts, rentals, and auxiliary events as assigned; 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 to the Facilities Management team and vendors as necessary.
• Serve as on-site “handy man” for general building repairs and projects. (See “Qualifications”, below.)
• Conduct “Pre-event cleaning” before concerts and events. Assist with janitorial needs that arise during the workday.

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 professionally, under supervision and independently
• Ability to work extended 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
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software a plus
• Computer experience, including Microsoft Office programs 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.