Sarasota Orchestra is hiring: MARKETING COORDINATOR in Sarasota

SARASOTA ORCHESTRA IS RECRUITING NOW FOR A MARKETING COORDINATOR!

Since 1949, Sarasota Orchestra has inspired and entertained music-lovers across the region and visitors from around the world. A cultural leader in a city known for its vibrant arts community, Sarasota Orchestra’s threefold mission is dedicated to exquisite performance and first-class musical education.

As the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida, each year the 76-member Orchestra performs more than 100 classical, pops, chamber music, and community outreach concerts.

The mission of Sarasota Orchestra is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.

Job Title: Marketing Coordinator

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Supervises: None

Location: Sarasota (on-site)

General Overview

The Marketing Coordinator works closely with the Chief Marketing Officer and five other marketing team members in coordinating work-flow, content and implementation of the marketing plan, and plays an important role implementing communications plans. Serves as the department lead in coordinating activities with the Artistic Planning, Development, and Education functions in support of Sarasota Orchestra’s programs including professional concerts, youth education, and the Sarasota Music Festival. This position will be part of Sarasota Orchestra’s exciting growth as the organization welcomes Giancarlo Guerrero as the organization’s new music director and pursues a transformational project to build a new music center. The Marketing Coordinator shall nurture a positive working relationship with all employees, supporting an inclusive, respectful culture and our orchestra organizational values.

Responsibilities

Track and oversee marketing projects to ensure that content quality is at a high level, deadlines are met, invoices are processed, and budgets tracked, while maintaining a master schedule of all department projects.

Collaborate with CMO and outside agencies to implement communications plans.

Maintain and build relationships with area non-profits for partnerships such as advertising trades, ticket offers and other collaborations to increase awareness and access to Orchestra events.

Track and follow-up on all outstanding items through the department project management system (Basecamp).

Serve as primary liaison with Development, Artistic Planning and Education departments.

Support community marketing events and attend concerts as necessary to support marketing and engagement initiatives.

Create and oversee overall marketing department analytics dashboards.

Manage logistics and scheduling of photo and video shoots.

Oversee the organization’s Harmony Gallery, a rotating, juried exhibit in the Orchestra’s lobby displaying the work of local artists.

Perform other relevant duties and additional projects as assigned from time to time as necessitated by the Marketing department and business needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, music, marketing or communications required.

Classical music education or orchestra performance experience through the college level required,

1-3 years of work experience in an agency, marketing or orchestra environment, or through relevant internships strongly preferred.

Excellent teamwork/teambuilding, and verbal/written communication skills required.

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.

Works well independently.

Computer skills including MS Office, including PowerPoint and Excel, a website content management system, and multiple social media platforms.

Ability to work in office 4-5 days per week. Must be available to work outside of normal business hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, and viewing a computer terminal. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions

The job operates in a professional environment including office and performance hall settings. The environment is generally moderate in temperature and noise level.

If you are interested in this opportunity with Sarasota Orchestra, please e-mail us or call 941-487-2704. When applying, please include a cover letter and a resume. Thank you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.