Baltimore Choral Arts is seeking a full- time Audience Development Manager that handles Marketing, Box Office, and Administrative duties and reports to the Executive Director.
Baltimore Choral Arts is one of Maryland’s premier professional cultural institutions. Led by Music Director Tom Hall, the Emmy Award winning chorus performs throughout the mid-Atlantic region, as well as in Washington, DC, New York, and Europe. The chorus is featured regularly in performances with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and its commitment to education and outreach programs into the community touch thousands of school children, senior citizens and others who could not afford to attend a concert.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Box Office:
The Audience Development Manager will be responsible for all Box Office operations, including:
- Serving as Box Office Manager at all performances.
- Customer service
- Implementing the renewal and new prospect campaigns
- Processing all subscription and single ticket orders
- Printing tickets and handling the mailing of all tickets
- Creates weekly sales reports
Marketing and Public Relations:
- Assist Executive Director in development of marketing materials including fliers, brochures and postcards.
- Oversee Group Sales campaign
- Write and distribute press releases and promotional materials.
- Maintain the Baltimore Choral Arts website
- Manages social media on all platforms including Facebook and Instagram.
- Create and send Eblasts, come up with audience development initiatives to promote performances.
- Manage program book ad sales
- Oversee development and sales of Choral Arts merchandise.
- Manage special projects, lobby displays, as needed.
- Design and print programs for runout concerts
Administrative:
- Assist the Executive Director with administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, preparation and copying of reports, etc.
- Assist Music Director by coordinating and scheduling chorus auditions, copying music for chorus members and other duties.
- Maintain archival records of BCAS (press clips, advertising samples, programs, promotional materials, etc.)
- Assist in writing and proofreading written materials, including program books, grant proposals and correspondence.
- Assist in arranging logistics for The Ruby Cabaret annual fundraiser, including the silent auction, managing invitation lists, ordering supplies.
- Order office supplies as needed.
The Audience Development Manager will also perform other duties as needed. It is understood that there will be occasional evening and weekend work required as part of the job responsibilities.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills required.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and achieve deadlines under pressure.
- Strong communication and customer service skills; writing and proofreading.
- Excellent computer and analytical skills
- Proficient in MS Office suite, especially Excel.
- Good analytical skills and sound judgment.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience working in an arts or non-profit organization a plus.
This is a full-time position with a generous benefits package.
To apply please send a cover letter and resume to info@BCAsings by Friday, June 3, 2016.
No phone calls please.
