Contact the SSO

Employment

For orchestra positions, send resume and cover letter to:

Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
Attention: Cynthia Decker, Orchestra Personnel Manager
411 Montgomery Street
Syracuse, NY  13202

Or by fax: (315) 424-1131
Or by email: cdecker@syracusesymphony.org

For administrative positions, send a resume and cover letter to:

Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
Attention: Maureen Schiller
411 Montgomery Street
Syracuse, NY 13202

Or by fax: (315) 424-1131
Or by email: hr@syracusesymphony.org

Director of Advancement

Organization

The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra is a major, full-time orchestra performing approximately 200 concerts during its 39 week season, including classics, pops, family, holiday, chamber orchestra, education, ensemble and summer parks concerts.  With an annual budget of $7 million, one of the Orchestra’s many distinctions is its commitment to regional touring throughout Central and Northern New York State.  In addition to its home series in Syracuse, the Orchestra performs self-presented subscription series in Watertown, Rome and Cortland.  The Orchestra also runs out performances to over twenty additional communities throughout New York State.

Role

The Director of Advancement is a member of the senior leadership team and responsible for advancing individual donor commitment to the SSO, as part of the comprehensive patron development plan, by managing the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of Platinum Level Baton Society donors ($5,000+), preparing and implementing an upcoming endowment campaign, staffing standing board committees, and providing support as needed to the board of trustees.

S/he will demonstrate and model appropriate professional behavior at all times towards colleagues, clients, donors and any other individuals associated with the SSO.

Qualifications

Requires four-year degree and tens years development and volunteer management experience required. CFRE preferred. Outstanding writing and communication skills required.  Ability to work in a team environment required. 

Compensation

Compensation based on experience; paid vacation, medical/dental, parking.

Application

Qualified, interested candidates please send cover letter and resume, along with three references to: Human Resources, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, 411 Montgomery Street, Suite 40, Syracuse, NY 13202.  Fax to 315-424-1131 or email to hr@syracusesymphony.org

2010 Fall Internship Opportunities with the SSO

Marketing
Interns in the SSO's marketing and public relations department assist with projects that include maintaining our media database, writing press releases, maintaining our presence on social networking websites, creating promotional materials and working on overall marketing and PR strategies for SSO concerts.  Candidates for internships in this department should be outgoing individuals with meticulous attention to detail, willing to take on various projects.  Design experience is a plus.

Please send a resume' to Jen Luzzo
(315) 424-8222 ext. 261; jluzzo@syracusesymphony.org


Development
Join the development staff and assist with projects including grant writing, special event planning, and industry research.  Also, work with experienced fundraisers to learn fundraising techniques and processes.  Successful interns have strong persuasive writing skills and can easily balance many tasks.

Please send a resume' to Whitney Snyder
(315) 424-8222 ext. 241; wsnyder@syracusesymphony.org