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Assistant to the Directors

DEPARTMENT: Administration

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Executive Director

The Assistant to the Directors will provide clerical and administrative support to the Executive Director and Music Director as well as Associate Conductor, Board of Directors and Richmond Symphony Leadership Team.  This staff member will often be the first point of contact for those trying to reach the Executive Director and Music Director. 


  • Coordinate and maintain the schedules of the Executive Director and Music Director.
  • Prepare and distribute Board materials before and after Board meetings as well as taking minutes at all Board of Directors meetings. 
  • Act as personal assistant to the Executive Director and Music Director.
  • Draft correspondence and memos for the Executive Director and Music Director as needed.
  • Serve as liaison for Board members.
  • Maintain list of Board members and Staff members.
  • Assist with Office Management in ordering supplies and maintenance of Board and staff lists.
  • Other special projects and tasks as assigned.

Successful performance in this position requires an individual with excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and efficient time management, and a positive attitude that will enhance relationships with Board members and outside parties. 

 

The individual should possess a commitment to providing excellent and courteous service and being the best possible “face” of the organization.

 

A college bachelor’s degree or equivalent is desired.  Computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software systems are required.

 

Some flexibility in hours is required. This is a part-time position, averaging 15 hours per week.

 

The ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment with limited resources is crucial to performance of the position’s requirements.


Please send letter of introduction, resume and three references to Gail Richmond, Director of Finance & Administration (grichmond@richmondsymphony.com) by September 3, 2010. No phone calls please.

Director of Advancement & Patron Communications

DEPARTMENT: Fundraising/Marketing

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Member of Leadership Team - reporting to Executive Director

The Director of Advancement & Patron Communications is responsible for planning and supervision of activities related to revenue development, marketing and public relations for the Richmond Symphony. This position manages a staff of 7 and oversees all patron related activities, including, but not limited to:

  • Marketing and fundraising strategies for the agency including ticket sales, advertising, annual fund, endowment campaign, planned giving, government and foundation grants, sponsorships, and fundraising related special events and brand management.
  • Patron communications and ticket sales strategies
  • Public relations (external communication strategies to principal constituencies)
  • Advertising (print, electronic, and media)
  • Website management
  • Media relations (proactive and reactive communication)
  • Appropriate support for educational and community engagement activities
  • Support for the Richmond Symphony Foundation

Successful performance in this position requires an individual with a high level of strategic marketing and fundraising experience and the ability to collaborate creatively and work effectively with internal and external partners. This position combines and requires effective strategy formulation and disciplined tactical execution.

Applications accepted until the position is filled. 

Please send letter of introduction, resume and three references to David Fisk (dfisk@richmondsymphony.com).