Creating posters, programmes and any other promotional materials for concerts, in conjunction with Directors Managing box office and of house systems (in conjunction with parent volunteers) Running and ordering stock for bars (with parent volunteers) Liaising with the Treasurer in setting ticket and drinks prices, and organising a float On-the-day problem-solving and production management for events Orchestral management and librarianship Booking and instructing additional players as necessary for concerts and rehearsals; maintaining a database of useful contacts Preparing orchestral for rehearsal and performance; making sure sets are kept complete and in good order; arranging music hire and return Promotions Running and promoting the orchestra’s Friends and Sponsorship schemes; keeping databases up to date; chasing renewals as necessary and sending out regular newsletters or updates Supporting social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube Liaising with Operations Manager to keep website up to date Promotion of concerts through appropriate advertising avenues Creating and implementing strategies to recruit new members to the orchestra, the Thames Youth Sinfonia, and the Thames Youth Jazz Orchestra Writing press releases and establishing contacts with press in order to expand the profile of the orchestra and promote its activities General Supporting the general running of the orchestra; performing ad-hoc tasks as agreed with the Musical and Executive Directors Person Specification Qualification Criteria Right to work in UK Interest in classical music, preferably with some level of formal training Personal Characteristics Able to demonstrate their passion for music and/or education Flexible, highly organised and able to multi-task and prioritise work to meet deadlines Comfortable working independently, undertaking most work from home own direction Hard working, detail-oriented, and systematic Committed and generous team worker, who believes strongly in the power of community The ideal candidate will have experience in arts administration and putting on concerts, and would be looking to develop their marketing and social media skills whilst making contacts in the music education world in South West London. The administrator would also be welcome to join in at rehearsals and play in the concerts as well!
Creating posters, programmes and any other promotional materials for concerts, in conjunction with Directors Managing box office and of house systems (in conjunction with parent volunteers) Running and ordering stock for bars (with parent volunteers) Liaising with the Treasurer in setting ticket and drinks prices, and organising a float On-the-day problem-solving and production management for events Orchestral management and librarianship Booking and instructing additional players as necessary for concerts and rehearsals; maintaining a database of useful contacts Preparing orchestral for rehearsal and performance; making sure sets are kept complete and in good order; arranging music hire and return Promotions Running and promoting the orchestra’s Friends and Sponsorship schemes; keeping databases up to date; chasing renewals as necessary and sending out regular newsletters or updates Supporting social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube Liaising with Operations Manager to keep website up to date Promotion of concerts through appropriate advertising avenues Creating and implementing strategies to recruit new members to the orchestra, the Thames Youth Sinfonia, and the Thames Youth Jazz Orchestra Writing press releases and establishing contacts with press in order to expand the profile of the orchestra and promote its activities General Supporting the general running of the orchestra; performing ad-hoc tasks as agreed with the Musical and Executive Directors Person Specification Qualification Criteria Right to work in UK Interest in classical music, preferably with some level of formal training Personal Characteristics Able to demonstrate their passion for music and/or education Flexible, highly organised and able to multi-task and prioritise work to meet deadlines Comfortable working independently, undertaking most work from home own direction Hard working, detail-oriented, and systematic Committed and generous team worker, who believes strongly in the power of community The ideal candidate will have experience in arts administration and putting on concerts, and would be looking to develop their marketing and social media skills whilst making contacts in the music education world in South West London. The administrator would also be welcome to join in at rehearsals and play in the concerts as well!