American Composers Orchestra (ACO) seeks a Marketing Manager. This is a part-time position, approximately 20-25 hours per week. Hours are flexible; some evening/weekend work required.

Duties: The Marketing Manager is responsible for:

• Creating and implementing marketing plans for concerts, readings, and recordings.
• Content creation, editing and publishing e-newsletters.
• Creation and update of website content.
• Editing and preparation of program notes and artist biographies, and coordination of program book production.
• Production, mailing and distribution of brochures and postcards; handling mailing list trades and acquisitions.
• Coordination of of social media efforts, including facebook and twitter.
• Pursuing special promotions such as on-air offers, online raffles, give-aways, and cross-promotional efforts.
• Implementation and tabulation of audience surveys.
• Assisting subscribers and patrons at concerts and other events.
• Database entry and updates.
• Assisting ACO publicist in creation and distribution of press announcements.
• Serving as a liaison between ACO and Carnegie Hall and other venues marketing and communications staffs.

Qualifications: Candidates should be highly motivated and have some previous experience in marketing and/or publicity/promotions. Proficiency in standard business software (spreadsheets, word processing, database, email) required. Website development (WordPress & HTML), bulk email, and social media skills are strongly desired. Graphic Design experience (InDesign, Photoshop) also desired. Interest experience with composers and contemporary music a plus. Candidates must have excellent communications skills, the ability to juggle multiple projects, and enjoy working in a small office environment.

Compensation: The marketing manager is a part-time employee. Competitive hourly wages. Benefits include complimentary concert tickets.

How to apply: Please send resume, cover letter and names/contact of three references to:

Michael Geller
President
American Composers Orchestra
244 West 54^th Street, Ste. 805
New York, NY 10019
fax 212-977-8995
acoexec@americancomposers.org
www.americancomposers.org

American Composers Orchestra (ACO) seeks a Director of Development. This is a full-time position working in our midtown Manhattan office.

Duties: The Director of Development is the senior level fundraising and development position within the organization. Plans, manages and implements all fundraising strategy, goals and activities for all programs and campaigns. Helps to identify new major sources of support, and cultivates existing relationships. Researches, conceptualizes and writes all foundation and government proposals and corporate sponsorship requests, monitoring and fulfilling all reporting requirements. Identifies, cultivates, solicits and insures acknowledgement of individual contributions and gifts. Plans cultivation events, benefits, and other special events. Coordinates and participates in creation and execution of long-term strategic and endowment planning initiatives. Works closely with the President & CEO, and with the Development, Nominating and Benefit committees of the Board. Serves as a spokesperson and advocate for the organization with donors and within the fundraising community. The Director of Development oversees a part-time development assistant.

Qualifications: The qualified candidate will have excellent writing and verbal communication skills, and a minimum of four years successful fundraising experience. A strong sense of initiative and self-sufficiency, abundant energy, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and the flexibility to respond quickly and imaginatively to a variety of challenges. Strong ability to work collaboratively with board and staff. Dedication, creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit required. A record of effective experience working with non-profit boards strongly preferred. Applicant must embrace and thrive in an intensive small office environment. Strong major donor and capital campaign experience, and knowledge of concert music or performing arts a plus.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, vacation, professional development opportunities, and 403(b) retirement plan.

Procedure: Send letter of interest, resume, writing samples and references to:

Michael Geller, President & CEO
American Composers Orchestra
244 West 54th Street, Suite 805
New York, NY 10019
Tel: 212-977-8495
Fax: 212-977-8995
acoexec@americancomposers.org

Development Intern with American Composers Orchestra
(Part-Time, Paid) 

March or April / 1 month-long position (4 weeks)
April or May / 1 month-long position (4 weeks)
June-August 2018 / 3-month Summer Internship

American Composers Orchestra (ACO) is seeking a part-time Development Intern. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Intern supports ACO’s fundraising by assisting with maintaining a healthy donor database, archiving grant inquiries, and assisting with other tasks as needed. This is a part-time paid position, paying a stipend of $250/week and providing a monthly metro card. The successful candidate must commit to a minimum of 24 hours/week for 1 month. Weekly schedule is flexible and hours may be completed in midtown office and remotely.

American Composers Orchestra (ACO) is the only orchestra in the world dedicated to the creation, performance, preservation and promotion of music by American composers. Founded in 1977, ACO pursues a singular mission by maintaining an unparalleled range of activities including concerts, commissions, recordings, educational programs, and new music reading sessions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Maintain the integrity of DonorPerfect database through quality control and enforcing data entry policy and procedures
– Assist Development Associate in producing reports requested by Director of Development
– Sort through hard copies of grants files and digitally archive files

QUALIFICATIONS:
– Must be detail-oriented and highly organized, with excellent oral and written communication skills
– Must be willing to learn database operations for DonorPerfect
– Proficiency in computers skills and data entry, including the use of Microsoft Office
– Exhibit strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording information

COMPENSATION:
$250 weekly stipend and monthly Metro Card.

TO APPLY:
Please send a resume and a brief cover email (1-2 paragraphs) that explains why you are interested in the position and what you hope to learn. Please send to Mosa at mosa@americancomposers.org.