POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Development & Communications Associate

Development & Communications Associate

Reports To: Director of Development & Communications

Position Type: Part-time, Non-Exempt 

POSITION SUMMARY 

American Composers Orchestra (located in New York City) seeks a part-time Development Associate. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Associate supports administration of ACO’s various fundraising activities. 

ACO’s staff works both remotely and in-person at our NYC-based office. The successful candidate should be based in the tri-state area with the expectation that attendance at events, such as concerts, board meetings, and cultivation events will be required.

ABOUT ACO 

American Composers Orchestra (ACO) is dedicated to the creation, celebration, performance, and promotion of orchestral music by American composers. With commitment to diversity, disruption and discovery, ACO produces concerts, pre-college and college education programs, and emerging composer professional development to foster a community of creators, audience, performers, collaborators, and funders. More information at www.americancomposers.org. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must have completed high school or GED. 

• Some fundraising or related non-profit experience.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized, with excellent oral and written communications skills. 
• Working knowledge of digital meeting tools such as Zoom.
• A willingness to learn Network for Good (donor database software) and iWave PRO; training will be provided.
• A willingness to collaborate and take initiative.
• Ability to interact professionally with board members, donors, colleagues, artists, and audience.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Capacity to complete multiple projects on tight deadlines, while maintaining a high-level attention to detail.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities and backgrounds currently underrepresented in the orchestra field. The successful candidate will be highly organized and have knowledge of and passion for new music. Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, experience with and/or willingness to learn donor management software and excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. ACO’s staff is a small and dedicated team who share responsibilities and support each other’s roles, offering opportunities for learning and growth as well as clear impact.

HOURS & COMPENSATION 

Availability: 10-12 hours per week immediately through April 1, 2023; 25-30 hours per week, beginning April 1st. Hours are flexible and will be determined with the successful applicant.

Compensation: $22/hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual & Institutional Giving:

• Process all contributions and maintain donor database, using Network for Good.
• Prepare donor acknowledgements, cultivation and stewardship materials.
• Manage donor benefit fulfillment for all donors.
• Prepare materials for 3 annual direct mail campaigns, including management of mailing lists.
• Serve as point of contact for all donors.
• Assist with prospect research using iWave PRO.

Board Management:

• Serve as board liaison, sending regular meeting invitations, reminders, and other communications.
• Attend and take minutes for committee meetings, and quarterly board meetings.
• Create and distribute board reports.

Event Planning:

• Assist with special events, including annual Gala; pre and post-concert receptions, Commission Club events, and other cultivation events throughout the season.
• Work with Director of Development to manage mailing lists and the timely mailing of invitations.
• Track all RSVPs and pledges.
• Coordinate logistics, hospitality, and front-of-house for all events.
• Serve as liaison with event vendors, including venues, photographer, florists, and others.
• Serve as concert ticket concierge for select donors.

Communications:

• Manage website updates
• Draft, design, and send email campaigns
• Use Canva to design graphics for web/email/socials
• Edit concert programs
• Manage social media accounts, including:
  • Create/post  new content
  • Edit audio/video media for posting on socials
  • Brainstorm social media campaign ideas
  • Monitor ACO’s active social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
  • Analyze analytics to gauge the success of campaigns
  • Assist in creating streams of content to serve ACO’s defined audience personas
• Learn and becomes proficient on internal software systems
• Assist in creating reports on engagement with social media, email, and website content

TO APPLY 

Please visit www.americancomposers.org/careers to submit a cover letter and resume. We are seeking to fill this position immediately. 

ACO is an equal opportunity employer. ACO does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.