Employment Opportunities
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The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts corporation, is currently accepting employment applications for the following open positions:
SUMMER POSITIONS:
No openings at this time.
REGULAR/FULL TIME POSITIONS:
Administration
No openings at this time.
Artistic
No openings at this time.
Finance and Information Systems
No openings at this time.
Institutional Advancement (Development)
Advancement Officer; Major Gifts, Special Events and Stewardship – works as part of the fundraising team to ensure that the Advancement program reaches its Board-approved income goals; maintains a portfolio of major donors and prospects for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship; oversees fundraising Special Event strategies and the Special Event team, particularly the underwriting, marketing and fundraising connected with events and the Symphony’s annual Opus gala; attends Symphony concerts; participates in planned giving campaign, including solicitation of donors in the portfolio; manages overall stewardship strategy for entire department, ensuring that programs are implemented to appropriately recognize and benefit all donors, underwriters and sponsors.
Required Education and Experience (sampling):
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum).
- In-depth (3-5 years minimum) full-time experience in development.
- In-depth experience managing a successful donor stewardship program.
- Proven success in securing Major Gifts.
- Hands-on experience producing special events and managing a special events team.
- Successful implementation of proven fundraising strategies.
- Proven analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Strong organizational skills with the capacity to prioritize, meet deadlines, think and act proactively, and maintain progress on long-term objectives.
- High degree of confidentiality and discretion.
- Experience working with volunteers and donors.
- Professional demeanor and appearance.
- Ability to work autonomously or in a direct team effort.
Please submit your resume for consideration to hr@sandiegosymphony.org or email for a complete job description.
Advancement Associate – a research and support position for Major Gifts program and general departmental projects, most of which will be directly related to prospect research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors contributing $1,000 or more to the annual fund.
Responsibilities (sampling):
- Track Major Renewals
- Manage the Prospect Pipeline
- Prospect research
- Major Donor Stewardship Program
- Portfolio Management
- Assistance with special events
- Renewal and acquisition campaigns
- Data Reports
- Concert work and event attendance (requires evening and weekend hours)
Requirements (sampling):
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience working in the fundraising department of a non-profit (preferred)
- Basic knowledge of accounting nomenclature and principles
- Strong writing, organization, and administrative skills
- Knowledge of fundraising strategies
- Strong team player
- Proficient in MS Office programs, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent customer service and professional communication skills
Interested candidates may submit a resume and cover letter for consideration hr@sandiegosymphony.org or email for a complete job description.
Marketing and Communications
No openings at this time.
Operations and Facilities
No openings at this time.
Note: Please see Auditions Page for any currently announced/scheduled San Diego Symphony Orchestra auditions!
