Employment & Auditions
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Employment Opportunities Opportunities for employment at Houston Grand Opera are posted here regularly. Houston Grand Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual preference, age, non-job-related disability, or marital status.
- Obtain face to face visits with HGO subscribers to document their relationship with the company along with other biographical details, in the hopes of identifying those with greater interest and capacity for deeper HGO involvement, building and executing a cultivation plan, and soliciting their financial support
- Work with current HGO Patrons, Trustees, and Board members to identify and leverage their relationships in the identification of new potential donors to HGO
- Make daily thank you calls to new-to-file donors, to determine their impetus for giving, and to screen their potential for greater levels of support
- Maintain detailed and up-to-date records of all donor activity in Tessitura, HGO's Customer Relationship Management (CRM), using Plans and Donor Information Sheets
- Assist the Development team in staffing special events and performances, as required
Digital Marketing Manager
Job Title: Digital Marketing Manager
Department: Marketing and Communication
Reports To: Associate Director of Marketing and Communication
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Date: November 2020
SUMMARY: The Digital Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the Houston Grand Opera's digital strategy ' including, but not limited to, website developments and updates, email communications, and paid social media ' to support the myriad needs of the HGO stakeholders. The role works within the Marketing and Communication department and is the primary manager of outside digital vendors. The Digital Marketing Manager identifies trends and develops post-campaign analytics to outline success or obstacles. The role works closely with the Customer Care, Advancement Services, IT, and Development departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Manage the day-to-day operation of HGO.org, including working with outside web developers and digital agencies, internal Tessitura managers, and other stakeholders to ensure proper functionality;
Work with supervisor to develop and implement an overall digital strategy for the organization that supports efforts to deliver on revenue goals, online engagement, and overall communication strategies;
Update the website using current CMS to ensure all information is current, correct, and following brand standards;
Work with IT and database managers to ensure the platforms stability and to provide access to the API to outside sales partners;
Work with supervisor to create and manage effective social media campaigns based on current HGO activities;
Implement and monitor analytics for all digital efforts, including tag management, UTM tracking, etc.;
Create and distribute comprehensive, comparative reports on digital activities and use that data for recommendations across the organization;
Provide email marketing and paid social media strategy to the entire organization;
Serve as quality control and best practices manager for digital assets across the organization;
Work with outside agency to develop and implement paid digital advertising campaign. This role will work closely with designers and digital content coordinator to ensure projects stay on track.
Keep current on web and social media trends, innovations, and emergent interactive technologies; make recommendations on new features and applications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree preferred (marketing, communication, or similar).
4+ years of directly related experience in digital marketing; exposure to not-for-profit management beneficial.
Demonstrable experience of working with a web CMS (ideally Umbraco), a CRM application (ideally Tessitura) and email management system (ideally WordFly).
Solid understanding of applying a consistent brand voice across all digital channels.
Ability to create and manipulate digital assets using the Adobe Suite.
Experience managing successful social media campaigns, and a solid understanding of social marketing.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Must be able to work in the evening and on occasional weekends.
SPECIAL JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
Detail-oriented with attention to process, the ability to multi-task, work quickly and efficiently, and function with minimal supervision while working against deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required. Must be a team player and possess excellent interpersonal & customer service skills. Some weekend and night work required. Perks include access to final dress rehearsals.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply for this position, please visit Houston Grand Opera's job board at www.houstongrandopera.org/work. RESUMES ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED.
Houston Grand Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual preference, age, non-job-related disability, or marital status.
Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving
Job Title: Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving
Department: Development
Reports To: Director of Development, Institutional Giving
Classification: Fulltime, Exempt
Date: November 2020
SUMMARY
The Associate Director supports HGO’s Institutional Giving (corporate, foundation and government) fundraising efforts by managing a portfolio of institutional donors and assisting with the strategic management of all institutional donor activity. Tasked with the project-management of key tasks, like proposal deadline management and donor benefits fulfillment, the Associate Director works closely with a variety of Advancement colleagues to effectively manage HGO’s important institutional relationships. This multi-faceted position offers excellent training and hands-on experience for individuals interested in managing an institutional giving department in the future.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage portfolio of corporations and foundations, assuming responsibility for those relationships. Take lead on involving Director and other staff in those relationships when needed (solicitation calls, etc.).
• Assist Director of Development with management of key donor relationships. This includes joining the Director on fundraising visits, taking the lead on benefits and recognition follow-up after visits, creating cultivation and stewardship steps, and brainstorming upgrade strategy.
• Work with Advancement Coordinator to manage the donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process for all Institutional donors via the Institutional Giving calendar created with the Tessitura database. Collaborate with Coordinator to track, complete, and submit all proposals and reports on behalf of team; communicate proactively with team members to ensure all tasks are completed in advance of external deadlines.
• Act as liaison with Communications to assign all donor proposals, reports, and other written materials. Act as first pass in reviewing donor proposals drafted by Communications. Organize and lead regular meetings with Editor-in-chief to assign writing projects.
• Project-manage recognition, on-site hosting opportunities, digital events, social media, and other benefits and promotions for institutional supporters. Work closely with Advancement Coordinator to fulfill these important donor benefits and ensure that all supporters are correctly recognized.
• Act as team liaison with Finance to request budgets for proposals and reporting, and work with Coordinator to make sure budgets and other proposal attachments are updated regularly.
• Lead corporate and foundation prospecting efforts and manage the activity of HGO’s Corporate Council, a set of HGO Trustees and Board members representing HGO’s corporate partners. Maintain a list of priority corporate prospects and strategize on garnering key introductions.
• Staff corporate partner events and assist with other development events as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree with 5 or more years of administration, project management, fundraising/sales or relationship management, and/or office management experience. Must have demonstrated ability to implement and manage projects involving multiple departments. Requires proven excellent written and verbal communication skills. Requires some night and weekend work.
SPECIAL JOB CHARACTERISTICS
We seek a resourceful, proactive, self-starter who is able to independently solve problems and prioritize key tasks in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will be natural motivators, who encourage and empower others to meet goals and requirements in a professional and courteous manner. Must be highly organized with strong attention to detail. Knowledge of opera not necessary, but passion for the arts is a must.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for this position, please visit Houston Grand Opera’s job board at https://www.houstongrandopera.org/employment-and-auditions/ RESUMES ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED.
Houston Grand Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual preference, age, non-job related disability, or marital status.
Development Officer I
Job Title: Development Officer I
Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Development, Acquisitions
Classification: Fulltime, Exempt
Revision date: December 2020
SUMMARY
As a Development Officer at Houston Grand Opera, you will join an energetic, high-performing Development team, passionate about securing the future of opera through the generosity of our donors. This position will be specifically focused on identifying new likely donors from current subscribers and single ticket-buyers, qualifying their likelihood and ability to contribute, building relationships with them, and soliciting their support. Our team places a strong emphasis on increasing the number of Patron-level donors, who contribute $5,000 or more annually.
This position requires someone who is personable, energetic, motivated, hard-working, disciplined, and team-oriented. Candidates must be comfortable soliciting for money, masterful in building personal relationships, and highly organized.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least two years professional experience required; non-profit or sales environment desired. Proven success in face-to-face solicitations and relationship building. Knowledge of principles of fundraising and sales techniques. Experience with Microsoft Office and relevant fundraising software, preferably Tessitura.
SPECIAL JOB CHARACTERISTICS
This position requires excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including excellent listening skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Evening and weekend work hours required. Enthusiastic belief in the mission of Houston Grand Opera. Familiarity with opera is a plus, but not required. An active curiosity and willingness to learn about the art form can be sufficient.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for this position, please visit Houston Grand Opera's job board at https://www.houstongrandopera.org/employment-and-auditions/
RESUMES ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED.
Houston Grand Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual preference, age, non-job related disability, or marital status.
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