Job Opportunities

Assistant Principal Viola

Steven Smith, Music Director Announces the following Audition:

Assistant Principal Viola,

One-year position: 2013-14 Season

May 6, 2013

Resumes due April 12, 2013

Position requirements:

• Highly qualified
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Conform to the Code of Virginia public school standards

The Richmond Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. It reserves the right to dismiss any candidate who does not meet the required standards.

Highly qualified applicants please email a one page resume to:
Emily Avesian, Personnel Manager
auditions@richmondsymphony.com

The Richmond Symphony
Assistant Principal Viola Audition (One-Year)
May 2013

Required Solos:

A Movement from Bartok, Walton, Stamitz or Hindemith Concertos
A Movement of unaccompanied J.S. Bach

Orchestral Solos:

Orchestral Excerpts:

Sight-reading may also be requested.

Director of Advancement & Patron Communications

DEPARTMENT: APC

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS: Successful performance in this position requires an individual with a high level of strategic marketing and fundraising expertise, the ability to collaborate creatively and work effectively with internal and external partners, and the ability to oversee and if necessary personally execute tactical activities that accomplish departmental and organizational goals. This position combines and requires effective strategy formulation and disciplined tactical execution. Commitment to personal and professional development is a prerequisite to meet the changing needs of the job, and undertake such other duties, as may be reasonably required. The ability to work effectively with limited resources is crucial to performance of the position’s requirements.

Job Summary

The Director of Advancement & Patron Communications is responsible for planning and supervising all activities related to ticket sales and other revenue development as well as delivering the Symphony’s brand, promotions, public relations, patron relationships, sponsorships and any additional support for all Richmond Symphony endeavors, consistent with Board of Director policies and long-range objectives. This position oversees all patron relationship management, including, but not limited to:

• Overall marketing and fundraising strategies (including ticket sales, advertising, annual fund, endowment campaign, planned giving, government and foundation grants, sponsorships, and fundraising related special events)
• Patron communications strategies
• Public relations (external communication strategies to principal constituencies)
• Advertising (print, electronic, and media)
• Web-based marketing
• Media relations (proactive and reactive communication)
• Support of educational and community engagement activities

The Director of APC is one of the five members of the Richmond Symphony leadership team, and as such will be expected to provide leadership across the organization and represent the agency outside in the community.

The Director of APC directly supervises a departmental team combining the marketing and development functions to execute the work within the organization.

The Director of APC is expected to create, monitor and protect the Richmond Symphony brand as it is necessary.

The Director of APC provides administrative support via the APC department for the Richmond Symphony Foundation.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Supervises managers and/or functions in the following areas: publications, advertising, public relations, and box office.  Supervises related interns and volunteers.

• Creates and implements long- and short-term, pro-active marketing and public relations plans and strategies in coordination with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

• Creates and supervises production of marketing collateral.

• Works with Executive Director and Board of Directors in setting annual marketing budget, sales goals, ticket prices and concert packaging.  Produces reports related to ticket sales income, projects and analyses ticket sales, and maintains historic and comparative data related to ticket sales.

• Conducts and directs market research projects.

• Contributes advice and information on artistic programming as related to market trends and demand.

• Supervises box office sales and patron relations.

• Negotiates contracts as needed with outside vendors for the provision of direct mail, marketing research, design, and printing services; ensures competitive pricing and the quality of their work.

• Develops relationships and partnerships with external cultural, educational and business organizations as related to audience development and corporate image.

• Coordinates activities of the APC Department with all other Richmond Symphony departments as necessary.

• Provides direct management of planned giving programs and endowment campaign activities.

• Maintains a close and positive relationship with all constituencies of the Symphony, including the Board of Directors, Foundation Board of Trustees, administrative staff, Development Committee, Richmond Symphony Orchestra League, sub-committees, business, professional, and civic leaders.

• Prepares an annual Development plan for the Symphony, including monetary goals and a system for management.

• Participates in the development and implementation of long range plans for the Symphony and develops long range fundraising goals.

• Represents the Symphony at local, state, and national professional meetings, as well as at cultural and social activities.

• Maintains a visible presence at concerts and other Symphony related events.

• Serves as the Symphony liaison with the Patron Communications and Relationship Development Committee, the Endowment Committee and the Special Events Committee.

• Acts as Front of House Manager as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Environment

• A personal office in the Richmond Symphony office suite at Richmond CenterStage.
• Attendance and participation at events and activities will be expected outside of normal office hours and on weekends.
• The Richmond Symphony strives to create an environment that practices shared values inclusive of the following: mutual respect, empathy, integrity, transparency, trust, insistence on excellence, hunger for success, passion, creativity and fun.

Please forward resumes, references and cover letter to Jodi Gray at jgray@richmondsymphony.com, or mail to 612 E. Grace Street, Suite 401 Richmond, VA 23219 by Friday, April 19, 2013.