Job Type: Four days per week
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Start Date: Monday, September 1st, 2014
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Esprit Orchestra is seeking a dynamic, creative arts management professional to assume the role of Director of Development & Operations. The Director of Development & Operations is responsible for all development/fundraising activities and for the operational management and overall administrative direction necessary for the successful operation of the company.
This position requires knowledge of the arts, in particular music, fundraising, concert production, marketing, financial management, and office administration.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the development of the fundraising strategies
- Support the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual and corporate donors
- Provide outstanding donor support and service through communications and reporting
- Prepare sponsorship and fundraising materials
- Organize and oversee all fundraising/donor events
- Assist with all private and public funding applications and associated reports
- Ensure donor data management processes (Sumac) is current and executed appropriately
- Work with the Marketing & Outreach Coordinator to achieve philanthropic objectives
- Liaise with production manager on all aspects of concert production
- Support the Artistic Director in artistic management e.g. artist contracts
- Create, revise and maintain accurate overall company budgets
- Execute day-to-day banking and accounting, as required
- Prepare and update financial reports
- Liaise with contractors, external consultants and agencies
- Prepare for and oversee the annual audit
- Liaise with Board of Directors; organize meetings and follow up on all matters arising
- Perform daily administrative tasks and manage the office
REQUIREMENTS
This position is suited for a highly-motivated individual with a minimum of 5 years experience in fundraising and operations management, ideally in the non-profit/arts sector.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Post secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function
- Fundraising experience (individual, private foundations and corporate)
- Experience with grant and proposal writing
- Familiarity with concert production
- Familiarity with governance and Board administration
- Meticulous attention to detail and well organized
- Ability to work independently and proactively and to manage competing priorities
- Superb organization skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and databases (Sumac, Constant Contact etc)
- Basic accounting skills and familiarity with accounting software (Simply Accounting) is desirable
- Familiarity with and interest in the performing arts, in particular contemporary music
- Occasional availability on weekends and evenings
Application Deadline: Friday, June 20th, 2014 at 5:00pm
How to Apply:
Please submit a brief cover letter and resume with Director of Development & Operations, followed by your name, in the subject line. Email to: info@espritorchestra.com
We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Esprit Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer.
