Development Operations Assistant

The Development Operations Assistant will have two primary, season-long responsibilities:

  • Oversee the day-to-day execution of Brevard Music Center's (BMC) annual Car Raffle (Approximately 25% of the time).
  • Provide administrative support, including data entry, reconciliation of financial contributions, producing acknowledgement letters and contribution receipts for donors, and other logistical support for special event and donor stewardship activities (Approximately 75% of the time)

Reporting to the Development Manager of Grants and Donor Communication, this full-time, seasonal position requires evening and weekend hours from May 5 through August 8, 2024 (14 consecutive weeks).  Compensation includes:

  • Season stipend paid bi-weekly
  • Full board (once campus food service opens for staff and students)
  • On-campus housing (rooms are typically shared with another seasonal staff member)
  • Complimentary concert attendance with staff ID, based on ticket availability.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: 

  • Coordinate annual Car Raffle advertising in BMC publications, social media, and car-enthusiast websites
  • Develop digital & print graphic design content using Canva 
  • Partner with supervisor to coordinate direct mail and e-mail campaigns to promote and sell raffle tickets
  • Coordinate on-site sales and customer service support at designated BMC Summer Festival performances, including select weekdays and weekends throughout the summer season 
  • Train, supervise, and support Music Center volunteers to promote the raffle and sell raffle tickets on-site at concerts, community festivals, other special events, etc., as needed
  • Respond to raffle ticket inquiries via phone and email from prospective purchasers
  • Record, track, fulfill, and acknowledge raffle purchases in Tessitura 
  • Assist Development staff with special event logistics and execution
  • Assist Development and Finance staff with financial reconciliation of raffle entries and charitable contributions 
  • Other tasks and projects as assigned by members of Development staff.

Qualifications:

  • Business/Marketing major, Nonprofit Administration Masters course of study, and/or direct marketing sales/administration experience a plus
  • Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated initiative and attention to detail
  • Ability to take direction and to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Must be a team player with proven ability to work collegially with many constituent groups: vendors, permanent staff, seasonal staff, volunteers, patrons and supporters
  • Must complete satisfactory background check
  • Must be at least 21 years old and completed two (2) years of college 
  • Must have valid driver's license and possess a clean driving record
  • Must have access to personal vehicle
  • Must be able to lift 20 lbs. – 30 lbs.
  • Demonstrated successful ability in use of the following programs: G-Suite, Microsoft Word & Excel
  • Knowledge of nonprofit organizations and interest in performing arts, a plus
  • Familiarity/demonstrated experience with relational database software (Tessitura), a plus
  • Appreciation for the mission of Brevard Music Center

Review of applications will begin on December 9, 2024 and continue until the positions are filled. 

Sarah Newberry
Development Manager
Brevard Music Center
snewberry@brevardmusic.org
828-862-2117

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Brevard Music Center is a summer institute and festival. Over four hundred young musicians from around the country come each summer to study and perform in over 80 concerts ranging from orchestra to opera, chamber music and pops. As a matter of policy, the Brevard Music Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information (including family medical history) in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of its faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs and activities.