Updated May 21, 2025
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AUDITIONS:
There are no orchestra positions open at this time.
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ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS:
Position Opportunity: Director of Development
Position Location: Bangor, Maine
Classifications: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director
Board Committees: Development and Soiree
Annual salary: $60,000 plus benefits*
*benefits include FTO (flexible time off), health insurance option, optional SIMPLE IRA employer match up to 3%
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:
The Director of Development of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra oversees and implements all areas of the organization’s fundraising programs, including the Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras and the biggest fundraiser of the year, the annual Soiree. The position also carries an array of administrative duties, including gift processing and donor & volunteer interactions, and serves as the primary point person for phone and in-person communications in these regards. Working in conjunction with the Executive Director and Board Committees, the position is charged with establishing long and short-term fundraising strategies to support the needs and growth objectives of the organization and working closely with the BSO financial team for monthly reporting and an annual audit as well as collaboration with the ticketing office with oversight of both complimentary tickets and purchased tickets. The position plays a critical role in the day-to-day management of the organization as part of a small administrative team charged with ensuring operational and mission-based success for the Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
The BSO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with an annual operating budget of approx. $1M, three full-time employees, seven part time/Independent Contractors, and a roster of approx. 65 contracted musicians, presenting a variety of concerts and educational programs throughout the year.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual Giving
- Work with Development Committee and Executive Director to set annual strategy and framework for Annual Fund campaign to ensure budgeted goals are met, prepare monthly report on progress
- Draft all Annual Fund campaign communications including solicitations
- Research grant opportunities and keep grant calendar up to date, working closely with Executive Director, Music Director and Asst. Director of Education and Outreach on content and opportunities
- Submit grant applications and report on grant awards in a timely manner
- Reconcile gifts with finance team
- Identify and solicit corporate sponsorship opportunities, including stewarding Community Partners Program
- With development Committee, educate and steward donors for Planned Giving
- Write individual thank you notes and make thank you calls as needed
- Create and keep up to date Sponsorship materials, engaging Season Sponsors, Concert Sponsors, and guest Artist Sponsors to meet budgeted revenue
- Work collaboratively with Executive Director on Marketing campaigns and projects, as needed
- Coordinate and oversee volunteers for office or special event work
Annual Fundraiser Soiree
- Oversee all aspects of the annual Soiree Fundraiser
- Engage, lead and manage Soiree Committee volunteers, a sub-committee of the Board of Directors
- Solicit, organize, photograph and distribute items for auction
- Knowledge of Auctria a plus, training available
- Coordinate event schedules, working closely with Executive Director and Music Director
Special Events
- Coordinate with Executive Director, Music Director and Asst. Director of Education and Outreach for special events and chamber music performances throughout the year across the greater Bangor area, as requested
- Manage annual donor lunch, annual musician lunch, and special recognitions throughout the year
Administration
- First point of contact with donors, complimentary ticket holders, business contacts; must have excellent communication skills
- Update website as needed with donor and sponsor recognition
- Review program books and website to verify proper recognition of donors and sponsors
- Organize meetings and keep calendar as needed
- On site with bookkeepers once per week to reconcile
- Assist Executive Director with annual audit requirements as requested
- Work with Collins Center Box Office staff in the allocation of complimentary and purchased tickets
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3 years experience working in Development
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
- Knowledge of classical orchestral music a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others as well as a strong self-driven independent work spirit
- Strong organization skills and the ability to self-regulate workload
- Strong time management skills including managing multiple projects and setting priorities
- Strong computer skills required, including but not limited to Little Green Light, MS Excel, Word-mail merging, MS Office, Auctria, InDesign; training available
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally is required
WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Regular work week, some nights and weekends
- Work takes place in downtown Bangor office and greater Bangor area music venue environments, and can include schools, places of worship, public gathering spaces, indoor and outdoor facilities, and occasional work from home
- Must be able to assist with event set up, including lifting and moving objects like chairs and storage boxes
- Remote work is possible on occasion in consultation with the Executive Director
- For remote work option, the employee must have reliable internet and phone connection at all times
- The employee must maintain a reliable car and valid driver’s license and be willing to transport materials to event spaces when needed
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The Director of Development position is a salaried year-round position. Our hybrid work model allows for occasional work-from-home but also requires in-person work. Attendance in-person at all BSO concerts and special events is required.
Annual salary $60,000 plus benefits. Benefit package includes FTO (flexible time off) as per BSO personnel policies, health insurance option of 100% individual or 50% family health insurance coverage starting the first of the month after one month of full time employment, optional SIMPLE IRA employer match up to 3%.
TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume in PDF format to Renia Shterenberg, Executive Director, at renia@bangorsymphony.org
No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.