Job Title: Philharmonia Conductor--Fox Valley Symphony Youth Orchestra Permanent Part time position
Reports to: Executive Director
Philharmonia Conductor--Fox Valley Symphony Youth Orchestras program. The FVS Philharmonia Conductor provides direction and leadership for one audition-based all-strings orchestra. This person will conduct Philharmonia, our introductory strings ensemble, work with the two conductors of our other orchestras, the Concert Orchestra and Youth Orchestra, work directly with the Director of Youth & Education and will report to the Executive Director. Please see www.foxvalleysymphony.com for a full job description.
The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator and an exceptional musician with an engaging, warm personality who truly enjoys working with young musicians. Qualifications include: A four year degree with orchestral conducting, music education or music performance or equivalent emphasis required; experience teaching and/or conducting, particularly late elementary to middle school students. Candidate must also have a strong working knowledge of string orchestra literature and be able to demonstrate effective and efficient rehearsal technique. Candidate must also show strong leadership skills and dedication to youth education. Applicants must be within a day's drive of Appleton, WI.
Anticipated start date: A mutually agreed upon date, but no later than September 1, 2012.
Benefits offered: No
Organization: Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Association, Inc., Appleton, WI. The Fox Valley Symphony's mission is to enrich and nurture the human spirit through symphonic music and educational opportunities that enhance the cultural development of our community. Now in its 45th year, the Fox Valley Symphony is one of the largest thriving community arts organizations in Northeast Wisconsin. The Fox Valley Symphony is a Group 6 orchestra that performs throughout the year in the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and other regional venues. Youth and Education programs of the FVS include the Fox Valley Symphony Youth Orchestras program, the Youth Soloist Competition and the Partners in Education program. We strive to promote excellence, community involvement, diversity of programming and community service.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit a resume with cover letter and three professional references. Application materials must be submitted electronically only. Applications must be received by February 3, 2012. Submit applications electronically to mgurholt@foxvalleysymphony.com. Please format the subject window as follows: "Philharmonia Conductor Search Committee." Applicants are encouraged to send application materials as soon as possible to ensure full consideration. No phone calls and no video at this time. Semi-finalists will be chosen and contacted at the end of February.
Job Title: Development & Marketing Intern
The Fox Valley Symphony (FVS) seeks a development & marketing intern. The development & marketing intern is under the general supervision of the directors of development and marketing.
The FVS development & marketing intern will have a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience working for a small non-profit arts organization and engage in meaningful projects to help the FVS fulfill its mission to enrich and nurture the human spirit through symphonic music and educational opportunities that enhance the cultural development of our community.
Duties And Responsibilies
Research and compile data related to development and marketing functions (e.g., researching possible funding sources, media sources and compiling information from other non-profit organizations)
Assist the director of development in event planning including pre- and post- concert events, young professional events, donor relations events and a large fund raising event to be held in April
Assist in creating and distributing press releases to local media outlets
Assist in the coordination of monthly board and committee meetings
Assist in the maintenance of the donor database, Sage
Other administrative duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Strong oral and written communications
Knowledge of PC software programs including Microsoft Office
Interest in making a difference at a small non-profit organization
Compensation And Benefits
Part-time, flexible hours with no monetary compensation
Complimentary concert tickets
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Julie Filapek, director of development, at 111 W. College Ave., Ste. 550, Appleton, WI 54911, jfilapek@foxvalleysymphony.com or fax it to (920) 968-0303.
NOTE: We are no longer accepting applicants for the fall semester.
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