A full-time, exempt, position in the Development Department primarily responsible for ensuring the successful execution of signature and special events. Working with the Senior Development Officer, the Events and Corporate Giving Officer will also play a key role in developing Sarasota Opera’s corporate giving programs and event sponsorships. This is a highly collaborative position, working with key personnel across several departments. The ideal candidate will take ownership of their duties, have ideas for keeping events fresh and enjoyable, and be able to work independently and collaboratively. To view full description visit, https://www.sarasotaopera.org/careers.
Job Description: A full-time, exempt, position in the Development Department primarily responsible for ensuring the successful execution of signature and special events. Working with the Senior Development Officer, the Events and Corporate Giving Officer will also play a key role in developing Sarasota Opera’s corporate giving programs and event sponsorships. This is a highly collaborative position, working with key personnel across several departments. The ideal candidate will take ownership of their duties, have ideas for keeping events fresh and enjoyable, and be able to work independently and collaboratively. Overview: Plan and direct signature and special events. Coordinate, administrate, and implement the event process with Board members, committees, sponsors, staff, and vendors. Salary and benefit information below. Hours of Work: Maintain eight-hour workday, flexible schedule, Monday through Friday. Attend and supervise events and be present for set-up and break-down. Attend select performances to staff donor lounges. Paid time off is not granted during production periods (typically October to mid-November and January-March).
Key Responsibilities:
*Events (70% of work) *
Application Process Only electronic applications will be accepted. Review of materials will be ongoing, and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Submit a cover letter, resume, event portfolio, and references to soajobs@sarasotaopera.org with “Events and Corporate Giving Officer” in the subject line. No calls, please.
Visit www.sarasotaopera.org to learn more about the company, donor benefit structure, giving programs and levels, and events. Persons from underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. Sarasota Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or genetic information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Sarasota Opera currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to wear face coverings in shared spaces and at events and performances.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
