Job Title:

Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival Director of Artist/Patron/Corporate Relations, Marketing, Community Engagement & Next Generation Initiatives

Position Number :

001445

Vacancy Open to :

All Candidates

Department :

AAH Instrumental

Department Homepage :

http://fsdigitalconcerthall.com/

Advertising Department :

MUSIC, SCHOOL OF

Division :

Academic Affairs

Classification Title :

Director-Professional (Other)

Working Title :

Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival Director of Artist/Patron/Corporate Relations, Marketing, Community Engagement & Next Generation Initiatives

Number of Vacancies :

1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) :

1.0

Full Time or Part Time :

Full Time

Recruitment Range:

Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Location (City) :

Greenville

Position Type:

Non-Faculty

Job Category :

Non-Faculty Instructional & Research

Organizational Unit Overview:

SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND THE FOUR SEASONS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL:
The School of Music, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, has an enrollment of over 250 music majors and minors with over 60 faculty and staff. Now in its 22nd Season, The Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival brings internationally renowned musicians to North Carolina and beyond for concerts, community engagement and interactive initiatives throughout each year.

Job Duties :

This position will be responsible for the management of Four Seasons’ artist/patron/corporate relations, and the management and implementation of Four Seasons’ marketing/publicity, community engagement and Next Generation initiatives. It is expected that the Director of Artist/Patron/Corporate Relations, Marketing, Community Engagement and Next Generation Initiatives will work closely with the Four Seasons Artistic/Executive Director and additional Four Seasons staff members to accomplish these duties. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Artist/Patron/Corporate Relations

• Serve as the point person for all communications with FS musicians
• Manage donor/patron relations and develop an increased amount of corporate sponsorship
  • Coordinate and develop donor events and experiences, including day-of-concert experiences (in-person and online)
  • Coordinate current and potential donor communications and manage the growth of Four Seasons’ donor base
  • Coordinate all logistical aspects of donor cultivation and gift receipts
  • Work with the Managing Director for Digital Content to create and maintain an excellent online/donor/patron experience

Marketing

• Research and implement the most effective marketing plan for Four Seasons – as a whole and for specific concerts, residencies, initiatives and events
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all software, apps, and other mediums that will aid in carrying out and creating an excellent marketing plan
• Increase the number of Four Seasons ticket sales for concerts and applications for Next Generation initiatives
• Create and coordinate the production of all publicity materials (print, email, social media, etc…)

Community Engagement

• Serve as the point person for all Four Seasons community engagement initiatives
• Manage, coordinate and develop current and new Four Seasons Community initiatives
  • Develop, maintain and coordinate partnerships with organizations in Greenville, the Triangle and throughout North Carolina (examples of such organizations include Vidant Health, the city of Greenville, the city of Raleigh, retirement communities and schools)
  • Develop and maintain productive relations with outside presenting organizations and partners

Next Generation Initiatives

• Manage, coordinate and develop current and new Next Generation Initiatives (includes but is not limited to Winter Workshop, Next Gen on the Road, Next Gen Goes Solo, Master Teachers, The Master Class Initiative and the Summer Chamber Music Institute)
  • Manage and coordinate all Next Generation initiative logistics (includes touring and room/board logistics)
  • Manage and coordinate all communication with Next Generation musicians and participants
  • Work with ECU Human Resources and support staff to coordinate required trainings and background checks
  • Work with ECU string faculty, the ECU School of Music Assistant Director of Student Services and the ECU School of Music Director of Graduate Studies to coordinate string recruitment initiatives
  • Coordinate and develop current, former and prospective ECU string student FS experience
  • Coordinate Next Generation alum experience

General

• Participate in all Four Seasons budget creation and management
• Supervise and manage Four Seasons Associates (temps and students)
• Attend concerts, events and initiatives, including out-of-town concerts, events and initiatives
• Be available to participate in all online Four Seasons content
• Additional duties as assigned

This position is contingent upon available funding.

Minimum Education/Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience in an administrative/managerial capacity including supervisory experience, or equivalent experience.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation :

N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education :

Master’s Preferred

Special Instructions to Applicant :

To apply, candidates must submit the following materials online via the PeopleAdmin system, www.jobs.ecu.edu

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of professional references

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letter of Recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date :

12/02/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Initial Screening Begins :

12/16/2021

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting :

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45222

AA/EOE :

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment :

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information :

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.