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Open Positions:

To apply for any of these positions please follow application instructions listed under each position.

The Gulf Coast Symphony is an equal opportunity employer.  No calls please.

  • Group Sales Manager

    Group Sales Manager

    Department: Marketing & Communications

    Reports to: Manager of Donor & Patron Loyalty

    Status: Part Time, Hourly

    Job Summary

    The Group Sales Manager actively prospects for, solicits, and sells group tickets and coordinates the daily operations of the Group Sales program. He/she performs a range of duties including generating and nurturing leads, selling group visits, processing and servicing all requests for groups, handling all group customer inquiries, and producing status reports. The core focus of this position is the development of annual contracts that will realize established annual revenue, ticketing, and attendance goals for the Gulf Coast Symphony and the Music & Arts Community Center.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Identify and pursue strategic opportunities for capturing group ticket sales from targeted constituencies.
    • Solicit and monitor leads for Group Sales based on sales and attendance goals set by Marketing team.
    • Meet or exceed goals for new and returning group sales contracts.
    • Assist Manager of Donor & Patron Loyalty in the formulation and implementation of proactive Group Sales marketing campaigns.
    • Maintain database and track Group Sales leads, inquiries, lost business, sales revenue, and provide ongoing status reports to marketing team.
    • Develop targeted group outreach events and programs; make personal appearances to sell group tickets.
    • Coordinate and process all phases of group contracts; book orders, secure deposits and payments for group ticket sales through Tessitura ticketing system.
    • Working with the marketing team, provide direction for all Group Sales collateral production.
    • Follow up with group sales customers to determine satisfaction.
    • Serve as liaison with the Lee County VCB tourism sales team. Participate in related sales activities, programs, sales missions and tradeshows to achieve the sales targets.
    • Perform other duties as requested.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Strong organizational and communication skills
    • Superb presentation skills
    • Ability to interface with wide range of constituent groups
    • Budget forecasting, development and management skills
    • Basic computer and database skills;
    • Strong math aptitude and ability to attend to detail in transactions.

    Education and Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree required. Business, communications, arts administration, tourism or related preferred.
    • Three or more years of group sales experience with a non-profit arts organization
    • Experience in development and management of group sales campaigns
    • Experience with ticketing system databases, Tessitura helpful.
    • Proven ability of identifying leads and closing sales
    • Minimum of three years in a customer service role

    Physical Demands & Work Environment

    • Requires extended periods of time at computer work station. Visual acuity is needed for data entry, review of sales orders and budget spreadsheets. Includes ability to listen and speak on the phone.
    • Ability to move or lift up to 25 pounds for presentation set ups. Includes walking and standing for up to 2 hours for events. Moderate noise in open office environment.

    How to apply:

    To apply please send resume, cover letter and three professional references to jobs@gulfcoastsymphony.org

    The Gulf Coast Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, geneder identity, gender expression, age, non-job related disability, or marital status.

    No phone calls please. Open until filled

  • Head Electrician at the MACC

    Job Description: Head Electrician

    Type of Employment: Hourly (Part-time, non-exempt)

    Pay Rate: $16-$24 hourly, dependent on qualifications and experience

    The Orchestra:

    Now entering its 29th season, the Gulf Coast Symphony (GCS) is one of the most dynamic and innovative orchestras in the United States. The primary goal of the Gulf Coast Symphony to Create Community through Music. The organization boasts three primary performance groups: the Gulf Coast Symphony, the Southwest Florida Theatre Co., and the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective.  High-quality performances with both world-renowned and emerging artists, a history of active community engagement, and commitment to arts education are cornerstone characteristics of the organization.  Professionally managed and led, it produces fourteen to sixteen concerts each season in the premiere performing arts venue in Lee County, Florida, the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, plus another 120 nights of concerts at its more intimate venue its Music & Arts Community Center. Additionally, numerous educational outreach events, outdoor concerts, and other activities each year. GCS also runs MusicWorks! an after-school El Sistema program.  The concert season includes musicals, ballet, classical, pops, opera, jazz, chamber music, world music and other genres. The GCS is committed to performing a broad variety of concerts and creating a diverse, innovative and balanced program of performances, events, community and education projects which reaches the widest possible public, year round. 

    Central Role:

    The Gulf Coast Symphony seeks a Head Electrics Crew Member to create and share compelling stories with our community. Responsibilities include management and maintenance of lighting equipment, hang and focus of lighting equipment, creating base looks and lighting designs for performances, running the shows at the Music and Arts Community Center and other venues throughout the community as needed. The Head Electrics Crew Member will work directly with the Technical Director and designers to create timelines and schedules for GCS productions that correspond with production budgets to create high quality productions for our community. This position will vary from 10-40 hrs per week depending on time of year. There will be opportunities for designing theatrical productions.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Attend all remote and in-person production meetings.
    • Light equipment setup and operation at the Music & Arts Community Center and other local venues
    • Working with ETC boards and LED instruments
    • Work directly with the Technical Director to create timelines and schedules for GCS productions, prepare production budgets, and track production expenses.
    • Work and communicate with the stage director, technical director, and other designers to create a cohesive design for GCS production.

    As the business evolves, so may this role. These duties may change as Symphony’s leadership identifies the need at any time.

    Requirements

    • The ideal candidate will be solutions-oriented, think critically, and solve problems in a team environment.
    • 2-3 years of experience in lighting or related fields.
    • Light board operation during live events
    • Ability to regularly lift 30 pounds and occasionally lift 80 lbs. 
    • Strong attention to detail.
    • Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access.
    • Commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing learning.

    Desirable but not Required

    • Knowledge of the arts, theater and/or symphonic music is extremely helpful.
    • BFA or MFA in lighting or design.
    • Expertise with ETC boards, LED equipment, and lighting design software
    • Light board operation for theatrical productions.

    How to apply:

    To apply please send resume, cover letter and three professional references to jobs@gulfcoastsymphony.org

    The Gulf Coast Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, geneder identity, gender expression, age, non-job related disability, or marital status.

  • Stage Crew

    Type of Employment: Hourly (Part-time, seasonal, non-exempt)

    Pay Rate: $12-$20 hourly, dependent on qualifications

    Expected Start Date: December 2023

    The Orchestra

    Now entering its 29th season, the Gulf Coast Symphony (GCS) is one of the most dynamic and innovative orchestras in the United States. The primary goal of the Gulf Coast Symphony to Create Community through Music. The organization boasts three primary performance groups: the Gulf Coast Symphony, the Southwest Florida Theatre Co., and the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective.  High-quality performances with both world-renowned and emerging artists, a history of active community engagement, and commitment to arts education are cornerstone characteristics of the organization.  Professionally managed and led, it produces fourteen to sixteen concerts each season in the premiere performing arts venue in Lee County, Florida, the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, plus another 100 nights of concerts at its new, more intimate venue, and educational hub, its Music & Arts Community Center. Additionally, numerous educational outreach events, outdoor concerts, and other activities each year. GCS also runs MusicWorks! an after-school El Sistema program.  The concert season includes musicals, ballet, classical, pops, opera, jazz, chamber music, world music and other genres. The GCS is committed to performing a broad variety of concerts and creating a diverse, innovative and balanced program of performances, events, community and education projects which reaches the widest possible public, year round. 

    Central Role:

    The Gulf Coast Symphony seeks Stage Crew Member(s) to assist in production operations at the Music and Arts Community Center and other local venues. Responsibilities include the installation of lighting, sound, video, and orchestral equipment, operation of lighting and video equipment, and provide assistance as run crew during live productions. The Stage Crew Member will work directly with the Technical Director and production staff to assist in the completion of duties to create high quality productions for our community.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Production equipment setup and operation at the Music & Arts Community Center and other local venues.
    • Assist with load-in and load-out of production and other house equipment.
    • Work directly with the Technical Director and production staff to complete duties in an efficient and safe manner.
    • Ability to work and clearly communicate with other production staff.

    As the business evolves, so may this role. These duties may change as Symphony’s leadership identifies the need at any time.

    Requirements

    • The ideal candidate will be solutions-oriented, think critically, and solve problems within a team environment.
    • Ability to regularly lift 30 pounds and occasionally lift 80 lbs. 
    • Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access.
    • Commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing learning.

    Desirable but not Required

    • Knowledge of the arts, theater and/or symphonic music is extremely helpful.
    • Knowledge of production equipment.

    Gulf Coast Symphony is willing to teach successful candidates about specific practices unique to the performing arts industry as well as provide specific training on current equipment.

    How to apply:

    To apply please send resume, cover letter and three professional references to jobs@gulfcoastsymphony.org

    The Gulf Coast Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, non-job related disability, or marital status.

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