Piano Cleveland seeks a skilled administrator to join our team as our Administrative and Philanthropy Associate!
Do you...
Gain energy from coordinating with diverse stakeholders?
Enjoy doing detailed-oriented work to achieve a larger goal?
Love working with colleagues to create transformative musical experiences?
If you answered yes to these questions, we hope you will consider applying to join our team.
ABOUT PIANO CLEVELAND
A small but mighty arts non-profit, Piano Cleveland promotes the transformative power of the piano through internationally renowned competitions, innovative concerts and community-engaged programming. While we are best known for our signature event, the Cleveland International Piano Competition, our work supports pianists to achieve their full potential while inspiring the discovery and love of piano music for listeners of all ages and backgrounds.
JOB PROFILE
You will be crucial to the successful running of day-to-day operations at Piano Cleveland. In addition to heading up office related tasks, you will oversee the management of our donor database and ensure timely acknowledgements for gifts. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with board members, donors, and volunteers while collaborating on fundraising events and signature programming. And not least of all, you will be a valued member of our nimble and creative team as we create and present exciting events for our communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Development Support - 50%
Work with Director of Philanthropy & Marketing to provide hands-on event support for annual fundraising gala and small donor events, including:
Invitation design and response gathering
Sponsorship tracking
Creation of collateral
Use Raiser's Edge CRM to:
Enter and process all gifts and provide timely acknowledgments
Create mailing lists for donor communications
Pull donor lists for print
Create reports for fundraising staff and lay leadership to support overall strategy
Organization Administration - 35%
Be primary liaison to Board of Directors for communication. These include monthly tasks, such as:
Drafting agendas and collecting reports
Preparing and sending out meeting documents
Organizing hospitality
Running virtual portion of each meeting
Updating internal files
And annual tasks, such as:
Updating board directory and orientation manual
Organizing hospitality for annual Board orientation
Collecting updated documentation from board members
Support in assembling materials for programming (printed materials, gifts, etc.)
Perform other administrative duties necessary for the office, such as managing relationships with technology partners (phone, internet, copier), ordering office supplies, or organizing hospitality for office-related events
Program Engagement - 15%
Assist Artist & Production Manager with volunteer engagement, including:
Co-organizing volunteer outreach
Serve as main volunteer contract during summer programming
Assist Education and Community Lead with Piano and Keyboard Donation program, including assessing donation forms and updating information in Raiser's Edge
Work with Piano Cleveland leadership and other staff members on specific project initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
1-3 years of relevant work experience
Strong written communication, including editing and proofreading
Strong spoken communication, comfortable interacting in person and via phone with patrons and volunteers
Detail-oriented
Ability to handle multiple projects at once
Self-motivated with enthusiasm to learn and grow
Willing and excited to be a part of a collaborative and supportive team in a fast-paced creative environment
Proficiency in Microsoft and Google suites, with aptitudeto learn new systems
Preferred but not required
Knowledge of classical music and/or piano music
Experience in in a non-profit setting
Proficiency in donor CRM, especially Raiser's Edge
Salary, Benefits, and Schedule
$37,000 - $42,000 per year, with paid vacation, paid sick time, health insurance benefits, and retirement account with employer match.
Office hours are 10am - 4pm; additional hours needed for special events on evenings/weekends (scheduled in advance, dependent on programming). Flex time may be used for required events that occur after work hours.
Piano Cleveland is a flexible work environment. Work-from-home days are approved as requested as long as there are no required in-person events.
Piano Cleveland's main programming season takes place in the summer, so the organization's busiest times are from March - August.
Piano Cleveland is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (optional) to corey.knick@pianocleveland.org by Wednesday, November 6 at 5:00pm.