Development & Communications Associate
American Composers Orchestra
New York, NY
Anticipated Start Date: immediate
Description
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 & Communications Associate. Reporting to the Director of Development & Communications, the Development & Communications Associate supports administration of ACO’s various fundraising activities. ACO’s staff works both remotely and in-person in NYC.
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.
Responsibilities
Individual & Institutional Giving:
Process all contributions and maintain donor databases, using Salesforce and Give Lively
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 a 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 the Director of Development & Communications to manage mailing lists and the timely mailing of invitations T
rack all RSVPs and pledges
Coordinate logistics, hospitality, and front-of-house for all events
Serve as liaison with event vendors, including venues, photographers, 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
Requirements
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.
Candidates 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.
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
$22 per hour
How to Apply for this Job
About the Organization
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.
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