Open Positions:

Job Title: Capital Campaign Associate

Reports To: CEO and the Director of Patron & Donor Loyalty
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt (or Non-Exempt as appropriate)
Location: Fort Myers,  Florida
Organization: Gulf Coast Symphony

Position Summary

The Capital Campaign Associate plays a key role in supporting a multi-year capital campaign that advances the mission and long-term vision of the Gulf Coast Symphony. This position provides essential administrative, logistical, and donor-facing support to ensure the timely and successful execution of campaign strategies. The Associate works closely with development staff, campaign leadership, board members, and volunteers to coordinate outreach, manage information systems, and deliver exceptional stewardship to campaign donors and prospects.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Coordination & Administrative Support

• Assist the CEO in implementing all aspects of the campaign plan, timeline, and benchmarks.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and provide follow-up for campaign committees, leadership volunteers, and internal planning teams.
• Maintain organized campaign files, calendars, and documentation.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for staff and volunteers.

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Support cultivation and stewardship efforts, including preparing correspondence, pledge forms, customized proposals, and acknowledgment letters.
• Coordinate donor meetings, tours, and small events related to the campaign.
• Ensure timely processing and tracking of campaign gifts and pledges in collaboration with the development operations team.
• Assist with tailored stewardship touches such as impact updates, recognition opportunities, and personalized communications.

Data Management & Reporting

• Enter, maintain, and track donor and prospect information in the Capital Campaign database with a high degree of accuracy.
• Generate campaign reports, dashboards, and progress updates for staff, board members, and campaign leadership.
• Maintain prospect research files and assist with identifying new prospects in collaboration with development staff.

Communications & Materials

• Support the production of campaign collateral, including case materials, talking points, email communications, and campaign newsletters.
• Draft and edit written materials as needed to support donor outreach and engagement.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications staff to align messaging and ensure brand consistency.

Event Support

• Assist in planning and executing campaign-related events such as cultivation salons, donor briefings, and milestone celebrations.
• Provide on-site support for events including setup, registration, guest management, and follow-up.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of development, fundraising, or nonprofit administrative experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM databases (e.g., Tessitura, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the opera company.

Preferred

• Experience in major gifts fundraising or capital campaigns.
• Background in the performing arts or cultural sector.
• Familiarity with prospect research tools and fundraising best practices.

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Evening and weekend hours are required for events and performances.
• Position may require occasional lifting of materials and equipment (up to ~25lbs).

TO APPLY

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

Job Description: Head Electrician

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

Pay Rate: $20-$24 hourly, dependent on qualifications and experience

The Orchestra:

Now entering its 30^th anniversary 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.

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

Pay Rate: $14-$20 hourly, dependent on qualifications

Expected Start Date: Open until filled

The Orchestra

Now entering its 30^th anniversary 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.