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.
The Gulf Coast Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. No calls please.
Position Summary
Reporting to the CEO & President, the Managing Director will jointly lead Gulf Coast Symphony’s strategic direction. With responsibility for overseeing the organization’s administrative and business functions, the Managing Director will support the CEO & President’s vision of developing, producing, and presenting work that expands and diversifies audiences and sets new standards of artistic innovation and production excellence. They will share responsibility with the CEO & President for production and artist agreements and attract and retain production staff and human and financial resources to create and support Gulf Coast Symphony’s mission.
The Managing Director will create concrete policies in order to build positive and authentic relationships with all staff, artists, audiences, donors, and community members. They will work collaboratively with all parts of the organization to ensure all departments are fully integrated and aligned with Gulf Coast Symphony’s mission, vision, and values, while maintaining and cultivating deep relationships with community partners, locally and nationally. This individual will also be accountable to the board, including the development of, and abiding by an accepted annual budget. They will work with the board to ensure the Symphony has the ability, credibility, and resources to oversee and support Gulf Coast Symphony’s mission.
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Vision and Financial Oversight
Community Engagement, Fundraising, and Earned Revenue Enhancement
Administrative and Organizational Leadership
Traits and Characteristics
The Managing Director will be a forward-thinking, strategic leader who demonstrates a balanced sense of pragmatism and risk-taking. They must embrace working collaboratively with people from all backgrounds throughout the organization, as well as with community partners locally and nationally. With a flexible and entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving, this individual will be an ongoing learner, receptive to new ideas and adaptable to change. They will have the ability to resolve conflict, handle difficult situations, and make tough decisions with compassion and grace.
Other key competencies include:
Qualifications
Gulf Coast Symphony does not require specific educational credentials or a specific number of years of experience. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a successful track record of leadership and managerial experience within complex and dynamic organizations, as well as skills in financial management, fundraising, and relationship building. Candidates need not come from within the performing arts sector, although a passion for theater and music, plus a solid knowledge of the field are expected. Exceptional communication skills are required.
Compensation and Benefits
Gulf Coast Symphony provides a competitive compensation package with benefits that include paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays; health, dental, vision; and a retirement plan.
Applications and Inquiries
Please submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments to [email protected]. For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact [email protected].
Job Description: Patron Services Associate
Type of Employment: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Pay Rate: $15-17/hr (overtime after 40 hours per week)
Expected Start Date: July 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 is to Create Community through Music. The organization boasts three primary performance groups: a full symphony orchestra composed of both professional and auditioned community members, a fully professional chamber orchestra, and its 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. The organization has a current annual budget of $2.25 million dollars.
Central Role: Job Description: Patron Services Associate
Summary: The Patron Services Associate is responsible for facilitating ticket sales, responding to general inquiries about the Gulf Coast Symphony’s programming, and providing a positive experience for new and returning patrons. Assignments are expected to be carried out under limited supervision within the office or at the MACC box office, therefore only candidates with sound judgment, time management skills, and internal motivation should apply.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
As the business evolves, so may this role. These duties may change as Symphony’s leadership identifies the need at any time.
Requirements:
Desirable but not required:
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 software platforms.
How to apply:
To apply please send resume, cover letter and three professional references to [email protected]
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.