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JOB DESCRIPTION

Director of Marketing and Communications

Works with: Development and Marketing Teams

Job type: Full‐Time/Exempt

Salary: $50,000‐$60,000

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Overview: This position assists in the operational needs of the Marketing and Development Departments, aids in the creation and maintenance of promotional infrastructure, and supports all internal systems and reporting needs.

Summary: The Development and Marketing Assistant is a key member of the operation of the Symphony, assisting the development and marketing teams with research, database management, event management support, administrative assistance, social media management, and the creation of marketing materials.

The employee will work closely with the Marketing and Communications Director and the development team which includes the Patron Relations Concierge, Patron Advancement Coordinator, Community Advancement Coordinator, and Director of Special Events in order to provide the best service to prospects, donors, and guests.

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Responsibilities:

Marketing Responsibilities

Social Media:

- Plan and manage the content creation for social media including, but not limited to:

■ Creating campaigns

■ Building Monthly Content

■ Weekly IG stories

■ Creating captivating copy

■ Photos

■ Videos

■ IG Reels

■ Responding to comments and direct messages on social media platforms

■ Creating graphics for stories and posts

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- Pull social media data reports

- Stay up to date with trends, and research and cultivate new strategies

- Focus on building engagement and followers on social media platforms

- Attend events to capture social media content when needed

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Email Campaigns:

- Plan, manage, and create weekly email campaigns to grow engagement. This will include, but is not limited to:

■ Coordinating email copy and content from other team members

■ Proofreading email campaigns

■ Creating graphic designs for email campaigns

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Advertising:

- Assist the Marketing and Communications Manager with building strategy and awareness of the organization and its events within Palm Beach County.

- Assist with the creation of marketing materials such as rack cards, invitations, advertisements, program books, etc. as needed

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Development Responsibilities

- Assist the development team to conduct preliminary research on prospective sponsors, foundation, and individual donors

- Assist the development team with solicitations: proofing and editing letters, follow ups for prospects, creating impact sheets, proposals, custom sponsorship decks, and gift agreements

- Research and identify future patrons and sponsors, including other fundraising opportunities such as those with grant institutions and foundations

- Proofread and edit for quality assurance on all development documents

- Help assemble packages for external meetings with donors, prospects, key stakeholders, and community partners

- Assist Patrons Relations Concierge in data entry and management by removing duplications, gathering up‐to‐date information and ensuring that all information is input properly into our system's database.

- Assist with box office when needed

- Work with the development and special events team to oversee all steps for event arrangements, including but not limited to:

■ Attending special events including, but not limited to: private member dinners, Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony events, annual fundraising events, and other events for donors and prospects.

■ Drafting follow up communications

■ On‐site event assistance including registration, greeting guests, and processing tickets

■ Assisting with proper follow ups after the event – sponsor recaps, thank you letters to guests, and tax‐acknowledgments

■ Assisting with shot lists and photo distribution lists

■ Assisting with proofreading letters, memos, promotional materials, invitations, and program books, etc. for committees, annual fundraising, and special events

■ Assisting with acknowledgment and tax information letters following the fundraising events

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Qualifications: The ideal candidate:

- Excellent grammar, vocabulary, and communications skills, both verbal and written

- Creativity, innovative vision, and passion for out‐of‐the‐box thinking

- Ability to work in a professional team environment, ensuring tact and positivityare always maintained

- Detail‐oriented person, capable of working under pressure, and multi‐tasking while working with several projects and consistently meeting deadlines

- Efficient time management and innovative problem‐solving skills

- Interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and respect for cultural diversity

- Demonstrated skills in handling the details associated with planning, organizing, and implementing events and maintaining records

- Ability to communicate effectively with donors, volunteers, and other staff

- Knowledge of classical music and/or an appreciation of the arts and the willingness to learn about classical music

- Proficiency with social media and Microsoft Office applications

- Nonprofit experience, photography and basic Adobe Suite graphic design knowledge are all a plus!

- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an insured personal vehicle

- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds

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How to Apply

Go to www.palmbeachsymphony.org and click the “About” tab on the top right of the webpage. Follow the link to careers and submit your resume. You can also submit your resume directly to our Marketing and Communications Manager, Conor Price, at cprice@palmbeachsymphony.org.

About Palm Beach Symphony

The mission of Palm Beach Symphony is to engage, educate, and entertain the greater community of the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music. Palm Beach Symphony was founded in 1974 in recognition of the need for a professional orchestra in Palm Beach. The 52^nd season begins a new era for the orchestra, led by newly appointed and celebrated Music Director Gerard Schwarz.

The Symphony has grown and expanded from its early, small beginnings in 1974. It has worked and succeeded in becoming a key cultural force in the area through high quality concerts and fine dining experiences, social and community events, and educational outreach programs. The Symphony’s educational programs include a Children’s Concert Series, STEAM, Side‐by‐Side Concerts, in‐school performances, Educational and Teachers Resources, performance opportunities, open dress rehearsals, and tickets for select performances throughout the year – all provided to students of all ages and grade levels at no cost to them.

SPECIALTIES: Palm Beach Symphony, Symphony, Nonprofit, Cultural Arts Music, Classical Music, Orchestra, Maestro Gerard Schwarz, Education, Outreach, Performance

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