Reports to: Vice President of Operations & Education
Staff Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Position Summary:
Celebrating its 89th season, Long Beach Symphony (LBS) is a professional orchestra comprised of 72 tenured members with an annual budget of approximately $3.5 million. LBS presents five Classical concerts at Long Beach Terrace Theater, five Pops concerts in the Long Beach Arena and a variety of education programs in the concert hall, school district and community.
The Operations & Education Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Vice President of Operations & Education with administration of concert production and music education activities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Artistic Administration:
• Provide administrative support to the Vice President of Operations & Education.
• Serve as liaison to artist’s representatives as well as oversee guest artist travel, accommodations, transportation and on-site hospitality.
• Work with Orchestra Librarian to research instrumentation of each concert season.
• Prepare and organize materials needed for rehearsals, performances, and auditions.
• Work with the VP of Operations and the Orchestra Personnel Manager to generate and track the Musician’s Personal Services Contracts.
• Maintain appropriate databases, records, and files.
Concert Production:
• Assist VP of Operations & Education, along with the Orchestra Librarian and Orchestra Personnel Manager, in coordinating concert production.
• Attend all rehearsals and concerts; coordinate with production staff on stage set-up.
• Coordinate production stage crew schedules, facility needs and any other special concert requirements.
• Act in place of the Orchestra Personnel Manager and /or the Orchestra Librarian when required.
Education:
• Coordinate education initiatives with the staff, education committee, school districts, and musicians.
• Coordinate implementation of education programs including youth concerts, ensemble visits to schools, and Instrument Petting Zoo presentations.
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249 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 200, Long Beach, CA 90802 | 562.436.3203 | Info@LongBeachSymphony.org | LongBeachSymphony.org
• Assist in creation and distribution of digital education content for teachers.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers for concerts and education programs.
• Identify and coordinate classroom education opportunities for guest artist.
Qualifications:
• General knowledge and interest in a variety of musical artists, genres and repertoire.
• Able to work in the office full time Monday through Friday plus evenings and weekends as needed for rehearsals/concerts/events.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, highly organized problem solver with excellent follow-through, resilience, and positive attitude.
• Customer service oriented in all industry and interoffice interactions.
• Prior concert production experience necessary.
• B.A or equivalent background and experience.
• Minimum one year administrative experience with general computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Professional demeanor, clear writing and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a licensed driver, own a reliable vehicle, and maintain insurance.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and occasionally be on your feet for long shifts.
Compensation and Benefits: The Coordinator starts at $20- $23/hr depending upon experience. The Symphony believes in providing work-life balance and offers generous health, dental, vision, and paid-time-off benefits. An employer-matched retirement plan also is offered.
How to Apply: Qualified applicants are invited to email a cover letter and resume with two professional references to VP of Operations & Education, Issy Farris at Issy@longbeachsymphony.org. If selected, an initial video interview will be scheduled. No phone calls, please.
Long Beach Symphony is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Our Vision: The vision of the Long Beach Symphony is to inspire and unite all people through the transformative power of music.
Our Mission: Long Beach Symphony engages audiences of all ages and cultures through exceptional orchestral performances, community partnerships and meaningful educational experiences.
Songwriters of North America (SONA), a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to fighting for the improved rights of songwriters in the music industry headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, is expanding our team with a new Social Media Specialist role.
The Social Media Sepcialist is a newly created position to help take charge of our to social media strategy and execution, create digital marketing campaigns for online and in-person events, and help grow our presence in songwriting communities throughout the United States.
We are a small but mighty team filled with passionate individuals striving for a better future of equitable pay and legal rights for songwriters and we seek to provide that same fair future for our team as well.
If you are a social media and marketing leader who is passionate about building communities, creating campaigns and driving attendance to in person and online events events and want to grow, or create your career in the music industry, then this role is for you.
Responsibilities:
The SONA team is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Social Media Specialist to be responsible for creating social media campaigns and the day-to-day management of the company’s social media properties using best practices.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, a versatile creative writer, and a team player who will preferably also have experience in event marketing, building and growing a community, and email marketing campaigns.
You will:
● Co-create, lead, and execute on a cohesive and achievable content calendar for all targeted organic social media posts across our digital channels
● Project manage, to the best of your ability, to have all internal stakeholders on board with the content calendar and the deliverables you need to successfully execute the calendar and event marketing goals.
● Engage with our social media followers to grow trust and community in our SONA brand
● Uphold SONA brand standards through all marketing campaigns so SONAs messaging
and voice is always clear and consistent
● Maintain a deep understanding of social media metrics and data analysis, including the establishment of success benchmarks.
● Create and build on campaigns to grow our membership numbers and to be well known in songwriting communities
● Contribute to and present strategy, learnings, and recommendations to leadership at all levels to grow and improve our brand to best showcase our dedication to songwriters within the music industry
● Maintain a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) focus in all of these initiatives to be in alignment with SONAs values
● Work with internal teams to help create email marketing campaigns
Qualifications
● 3-5 years of relevant work experience in marketing, social media, and online content development.
● Expertise running social media channels and maximizing the impact of an organic social media.
● Success in managing complex and multi-faceted social media campaigns and delivering results in a fast-paced, rapid-growth environment.
● Knowledge of social networks’ best practices – design, functionality, users (best time to post, tagging influencers, character limit, etc.)
Nice to Have:
Knowledge in:
○ Email marketing software (ActiveCampaign)
○ Basic website editing abilities (WordPress)
○ Basic graphic design (Canva) and video editing skills
○ Experience working within a non-profit environment
We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
For job positions in Los Angeles, CA, and other locations where required, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay $20 - $24 an hour, 15 hours per week. Email resume to careers@wearesona.com
Founded in 1962, The Cosmosphere International ScieEd Center & Museum’s mission is “Inspiring Innovation Through Science Education and Honoring the History of Space Exploration.”
The Cosmosphere is home to the largest collection of U.S. space artifacts outside the Smithsonian and the largest collection of Russian space artifacts outside Moscow. One of the first affiliates of the Smithsonian Institution, The Cosmosphere hosts over 100,000 visitors per year, including over 12,000 schoolchildren. Entertainment venues at The Cosmosphere include the Hall of Space Museum, Carey Digital Dome Theatre, Justice Planetarium and Dr. Goddard’s Lab. Recently, the organization completed the “Revitalization Campaign” for facility improvements raising over $11 Million since 2014, and renovations are in progress.
The Cosmosphere provides leading edge STEM programming both at The Cosmosphere and virtually, and it seeks to enhance and expand this educational programming in the coming years. To maximize this potential, additional space is being considered.
SpaceWorks, a division of The Cosmosphere, provides restoration and replication of space artifacts, as well as museum and exhibit design and production services. Their work has been utilized by museums, private collectors, and numerous film and TV productions including the movie Apollo 13.
For more information, please visit www.cosmo.org
The Cosmosphere is seeking a seasoned development professional to assume the position of Vice President of Development and grow the development program. Reporting to the President and CEO, and working closely with the executive team, the Vice President of Development will plan, direct, and coordinate all development activities, including major gift fundraising, annual giving, planned giving, campaign management, and special activities.
The Cosmosphere is located in Hutchison, Kansas, and the Vice President of Development will maintain an office there. Building and developing a strong network of supporters in the community is essential, and the professional in this position is expected to be a connector and vocal advocate between The Cosmosphere and the Hutchison community. In addition, the Vice President is expected to build new relationships and strengthen current connections with supporters across the nation, especially those in the air and space industry such as NASA, The Smithsonian, Space X, and others. A hybrid work schedule to accommodate essential travel for this purpose is expected.
Strategic and Management Responsibilities
Development Responsibilities
The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000. The Cosmosphere offers a generous benefits package, including PTO, health insurance, retirement plan, and a social membership in Prairie Dunes Country Club.
The compensation range for the individual hired as Vice President of Development will be competitive and in accordance with the background and experience of the selected candidate.
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