Development Coordinator

Job Duties

• Develop and implement plans to generate revenue from sponsors and grants;

• Expand the existing pool of grants and manage their contracted requirements;

• Assist the Board with creating a sponsor lead list;

• Represent the Symphony to community sources of grants and sponsorships

• Assist the Board with managing sponsor relationships and benefits;

• Coordinate with staff to develop marketing materials for print and digital publication;

• Attend meetings of and work cooperatively with the Development Committee;

• Provide periodic reports to the Board of Directors.

Applicant Requirements

• Preferred candidates will reside in Kitsap County;

• Has previous grant-writing experience with positive outcomes;

• Able to travel to destinations in and around Kitsap Peninsula;

• Has previous experience working within a non-profit organizational structure;

• Willing and able to find and accomplish work without supervision;

• Willing and able to make outbound calls and visits to identify and secure funding sources;

• Willing and able to navigate the committee decision-making process;

• Has Associate’s degree or equivalent through work experience;

• Willing to work remotely with scheduled, in-person meeting attendance;

• Willing to work part-time, estimated 20 hours per week, 50 weeks per season.

Organization

• Bremerton WestSound Symphony is an elder arts organization founded in 1942;

• Supports an adult orchestra of 60-70 volunteer members;

• Supports an adult chorale of 40-50 volunteer members;

• Supports a youth jazz group of around 10 volunteer members;

• Conducts 6-8 main stage concerts each season that runs July 1 to June 30;

• Conducts annual outreach concerts and competitions for youth;

• Conducts various fundraisers often featuring live and recorded music;

• Offers an online service to curate recorded works for paid viewing;

• All staff report to the Board of Directors.

Resume and Cover Letter are required to be considered for this position.

Application deadline: August 27, 2021

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