Coordinator of Development and Marketing/Events

Summary

The Mesabi Symphony Orchestra (www.mesabisymphonyorchestra.org) is looking for a motivated and goal-oriented individual to step into the role of Coordinator of Development & Marketing/Events. By joining the MSO in this leadership role, you will be helping to sustain and grow an important arts & cultural organization and helping to bring orchestral music to the communities in the Arrowhead region of Minnesota. As a leader in the MSO organization, you will be able to help shape and influence the impact the orchestra has in our communities.

About the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra

Founded in 1978, the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to keep orchestral music alive and thriving in the Arrowhead of Minnesota. The musicians of the MSO are committed to artistic excellence, community, and lifelong learning. In recent years, the MSO has regularly programmed a four-concert series regular season, with most series having two performances, and a fundraising-focused concert and gala at the end of the season. In addition, other special events and concerts are often scheduled and have included New Year’s Eve gala events and other performances in the holiday season.

Major Objective

As Coordinator of Development & Marketing/Events, you will serve as the lead person that manages fundraising, marketing, and events in support of the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys moving between strategy and execution. Above all, you’re someone who is passionate about cultivating financial support for the MSO and finding creative ways for the MSO to impact our communities.

Development Responsibilities

Build donor, business, and community relationships to increase giving, sponsorships, and public support and to help increase audience attendance

Develop a sponsorship program to help secure season and/or concert sponsors

Coordinate and execute annual fundraising campaigns including Give to the Max and MSO Year-End Giving Campaigns

Coordinate all fundraising concert events in cooperation with the Artistic Director and the MSO Board of Directors. Examples of fundraising concerts include:

• An annual fundraising concert has typically been scheduled in June that features collaborations with vocalists/bands with lighter music and has included Broadway & Music Theater songs and rock/funk/pop music
• In the past few years, the MSO has periodically programmed special events on New Year’s Eve that have collaborated with other organizations and featured vocalists singing jazz, big band, and pop music standards

Coordinate additional non-music events, either for fundraising or community engagement

Marketing & Events Responsibilities

Work with Artistic Director to coordinate regular season concerts

Develop strategies for promoting the MSO and placing ads in print & online

• Newspapers, online event community calendars, radio ads (MPR), social media ads & ad campaigns, etc.
• Oversee dissemination of printed ad/PR materials including posters for each concert series

Create and send email newsletters/announcements using the MSO’s established MailChimp account

Attend all concerts as a leader of the MSO to engage with patrons and coordinate front-of-house activities

• Oversee ticketing responsibilities and coordinate/assist with refreshments & receptions after concerts
• Ensure concert programs are available to hand out at each concert

Develop volunteer roster and schedule volunteers for concerts and events to assist with front-of-house activities

Reconcile on-site ticket sales with Treasurer or Accountant

General Responsibilities

Work with Artistic Director, Administrative Assistant, and the MSO Board of Directors to help facilitate strategies and implement action plans

Prepare a monthly progress report for submission to the MSO Board of Directors’ monthly meeting

Serve as guest of the Board of Directors and attend most monthly meetings, which are held virtually

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in business development, nonprofit development/fundraising, philanthropy, or a combination of development and marketing/communications roles

Strong interpersonal and written & verbal communication skills

Multitasking, organizational, and time management skills

Bookkeeping skills to maintain records of invoices & expenses

Ability to work autonomously but also work with an artistic team

Comfortable working with email and basic office software (Microsoft Office, Google Suite)

Position Title

Coordinator of Development & Marketing/Events Accountable To: President of the Board/MSO Board of Directors Term of Employment: One year from date of hire (renewable); 6-month performance review Time Commitment: Approximate 12-15 hours/week Pay Range: base salary$16,500/year ($1,375/month) as independent contractor

Pay: From $16,500.00 per year

Benefits

* Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Virginia, MN 55792