Employment Opportunities

December 17, 2009

ANNOUNCING OPEN POSITION

Director of Volunteer Activities

REPORTS TO:  Vice President for Development

 

Position Summary:

Provides direction to the Symphony Volunteer Association (SVA) in planning, executing, monitoring and evaluating all SVA projects as well as plan, execute, monitor and evaluate other special annual fund raising projects as required.

The SVA’s history goes back to 1920 when a group of women met informally in support of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.  Today the organization supports the Symphony through a wide variety of activities including its largest fundraising event “Gypsy Caravan” on Memorial Day of every year.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Direct, advise and coordinate all aspects of the Symphony Volunteer Association including fundraising projects, educational programs, membership, etc.
• Plan and oversee budget for the Symphony Volunteer Association.
• Serve as liaison with Symphony Volunteer Association.
• Supervise Administrative Assistant for Volunteer Activities.
• Manage a portfolio of 50 prospects associated with the Symphony Volunteer Association.
• Assist other areas of the Development Team as needed.
• Share in responsibility for staffing the donor lounge during orchestral performances.

Position Requires:

• Minimum 5 years fundraising experience working with volunteers or not-for-profit development experience
• Strong supervisory or employee relation’s background
• Equivalent to a complete four-year college or university education, preferably in business or related field
• Strategic thinker
• Superior writing and presentation skills
• Strong musical background
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office; including, Word, Excel, Access, & Outlook
• Knowledge of classical music and the symphony field preferred.  An appreciation for classical music required.

To apply please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to:
Open Position: Director of Volunteer Activities
718 North Grand
St. Louis, MO 63103
Email: resume@slso.org – must be submitted in Word or RTF

 

EOE

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ANNOUNCING OPEN POSITION

Campus Coordinator (Current College Students Only)

REPORTS TO:  Vice President for Education and Community Partnerships

 

Position Summary:

The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Community Partnerships and Marketing Departments are seeking Current Students to fill Campus Coordinator positions on local college campuses.  The Campus Coordinators will work in cooperation with the SLSO’s Community Partnerships and Group Sales programs to improve awareness of the SLSO on college campuses and increase student attendance at SLSO performances.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and staff 1 Soundcheck tabling opportunity (at the start of each semester) at a key campus gathering location, which will involve distributing SLSO information, collecting email addresses and selling tickets/ticket packages.
• Coordinate and bring groups (minimum of 20) to SLSO performances one time per month.
• Facilitate one special event with SLSO musicians on-campus one time per year (coordinated with the CP department).
• Facilitate on-campus postering, word-of-mouth opportunities and social networking (i.e., Myspace/Facebook) for SLSO performances.

 

Compensation:

• $100 per group of 20 students brought to Powell Hall
• 8 Classic Choice tickets per season

 

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Marc Thayer
Vice President for Education and Community Partnerships
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
718 North Grand
St. Louis, MO 63103

Email: marct@slso.org