Background:

The Sarasota Concert Association, celebrating its 79^th season, presents world-renowned orchestras, chamber ensembles and recitalists in concerts throughout the Sarasota region, including 5 Great Performers Series concerts, 4 free Music Matinees, Special Event concerts, and fundraising events.

This part-time, salaried position works primarily from home and reports to the Executive Director.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Public Relations and Communications:

• Duties to include writing and sending press releases and calendar listings to media, managing social media posts and eblasts, and subscriber communications.

Marketing and Advertising:

• Assist in all aspects of marketing campaigns including working with the Executive Director to create the print and electronic media.
• Oversee advertising schedule, ad creation and placement.
• Create quarterly newsletter, audience surveys.
• Secure advertisers for the program book.
• Distribution of concert fliers, rack cards and postcards.
• Assist in identifying group sales and audience development opportunities

Fundraising:

• Assist in implementation of fundraising initiatives as well as writing grant proposals.

Artistic:

• Work with Executive Director on concert operation details for all concerts and being present to assist at the concerts, backstage with the artists, in the lobby, or greeting audience members.

Operations:

• Secure and manage volunteer ushers for our concerts as needed. Arrange valet parking, produce signage, and other needs at concert venues.

Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of classical music preferred
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills, particularly Word and Excel
• Experience with social media, particularly Facebook

To Apply:

Send cover letter (required) and resume to info@scasarasota.org