Promote the image and activities of the Cincinnati May Festival locally, regionally and nationally in all the institution=s endeavors. This includes developing and implementing marketing and publicity campaigns, fundraising and promotional events, collaborative efforts with other institutions and press communications, and other work directly related to the business operations of the Cincinnati May Festival.
Responsibilities:
Marketing & Publicity:
- Develop and implement marketing and publicity strategies to promote May
Festival concerts and related events to maximize attendance and public
notice. Specific duties include:
- Utilize discretion and independent judgment to create brochures and other
materials for direct mail, e-marketing and advertising
campaigns via all types of media.
- Write and prepare press materials and create written materials for
publications for May Festival concerts and related events.
- Manage and direct all in-house photography and media clippings.
- Oversee and produce content for www.mayfestival.com.
- Evaluate strategies using independent judgment and recommend courses of
action.
Special Events & Fundraising:
- Provide guidance and consultation to the President of the May Festival
Friends and other volunteer project chairs on fundraising events including
the annual fall fundraiser, Opening Night dinner, pre-concert dinners,
post-concert receptions, Amen Party & annual volunteer membership meeting
and other fundraising events. Carry out major assignments directly related
to these operations.
- Assist the Director of Administration, Marketing and Development in
developing and executing strategies for all of the May Festival=s other
fundraising activities including the annual fund campaign, sponsorships,
government and foundation grants, Fine Arts Fund campaign and planned
giving.
- Other duties as assigned. Assist Director of Administration, Marketing
and Development as needed.
Skills required:
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Good computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
- Ability to manage projects independently and in a team.
- Professional and outgoing demeanor necessary to successfully interact with
volunteers and donors at all levels.
- Ability to manage large amounts of information and keep well-organized
records and files and maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of classical music, particularly choral and vocal music, is
helpful.
Professional Background and Experience:
- Minimum three years experience in Marketing, Public Relations or Arts
Administration.
- College degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Arts
Administration, or equivalent.
Send cover letter and resume to HR Coordinator, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 or
hrcoordinator@cincinnatisymphony.org EOE.
