Job: Development and Digital Marketing Associate

Boston Chamber Music Society is looking for the Development and Digital Marketing Associate.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position requires to report to Executive Director.

  • Development (45%):
    • Search for foundations and apply for grants to support BCMS’s programming and outreach activities.
    • Prepare progress and final reports for grants received.
    • Assist the Exec. Dir. to create and send out annual appeals.
    • Process and enter donations into CRM, run contribution reports and acknowledge donors, and compile donor and long-term subscriber lists for program books.
    • Work with the Exec. Dir. and the Board on identifying new giving opportunities and implementing benefits provided to patrons at different levels.
  • Digital and social media marketing (45%):
    • Create and schedule content for email and social media marketing to promote BCMS’s concerts and community engagement activities.
    • Track and analyze social media metrics to evaluate content effectiveness and to inform future content and strategies.
    • Submit concert information to online event and calendar listings.
    • Support other digital content creation and maintenance, such as updating BCMS’s web site and creating copies for other digital channels.
    • Stay up to date with the latest social media and digital marketing trends and technologies.
  • Box office and concert production (10%):
    • Process phone and mail-in ticket orders, print and mail physical tickets to patrons.
    • Attend BCMS concerts and help patrons with ticketing issues at the ticket table prior to the performances. Work with volunteers to set up post-concert reception.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • B.S. in marketing, communication, music, or arts administration/music business.
  • Candidates with appreciation and working knowledge of chamber music are preferred.
  • 1 to 2 years of experience in marketing or development for a non-profit organization.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, WordPress, Photoshop, Patron Manager or similar CRM, Constant Contact or similar email marketing platform; experience with video editing a plus.
  • Remain positive and professional when handling different personalities and under pressure.
  • While work schedule can be flexible and remote, attendance at concerts, currently eight Sunday afternoons per season from September to May, is a must.

LOCATION

This is a part-time hybrid job (East Cambridge office, concert venues, and remote) that requires 20-25 hours of work per week, including attendance at events and monthly Sunday afternoon concerts.

COMPENSATION

Salary: $25,000-$30,000 per year based on experience

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF file by email to Wen Huang (he/him/his), Executive Director, at whuang@bostonchambermusic.org, and include the words “Development and Digital Marketing Associate” in the subject line by November 15, 2024. No phone calls, please.

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