Development and Education Associate

Seattle Chamber Music Society seeks a dedicated teammate for the open position of Development and Education Associate. This teammate works with both the Development and the Education/Community Engagement teams at SCMS to further the impact SCMS is making in the community. An integral part of the organization, the Development and Education Associate plays a critical role in the success of Seattle Chamber Music Society.

The ideal teammate enjoys working with others, aspires to be involved in multiple aspects of the world’s leading chamber music organization, and seeks career development in arts administration. 

This is a full-time staff position and requires in-person work. The Development and Education Associate is expected to attend evening and weekend events related to SCMS activities.

·     Create and provide timely gift acknowledgements.

·     Assist in development operations, including coding gifts and updating the donor database.

·     Create development reports for the Director of Development and Executive Director

·     Manage the production and dissemination of annual giving solicitations.

·     Assist with donor benefit fulfillment

·     Coordinate development website revisions

·     Create donor recognition lists and coordinate production of development marketing materials.

·     Maintain and develop a small portfolio

·     Supervise volunteers for development projects

·     Assist with Academy for Chamber Music, including scheduling coaching sessions, staffing the Center on weekends and evenings, and scheduling hourly employees to staff the Center.

·     Provide assistance with program evaluation and record keeping of Academy Alumni achievements

·     Assist with preparation and execution for Community Engagement projects and initiatives.

·     Support SCMS with program growth through research and surveys to inform best practices for community engagement and gather data on community needs and interests