Announcement:
YOBC Development Director Position Available
The
Youth Orchestra of Bucks County (YOBC), currently has an opening for a
Director of Development. Our current development director, Beth
Guerriero, has accepted a teaching position at Rowan University and we
wish to fill this opening immediately. Details about our organization
and the position are provided below. Please feel free to pass this
information on to interested persons.
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The
Youth Orchestra of Bucks County (YOBC) is seeking to hire an energetic
and experienced part-time Development Director. This position is
designed to help develop and implement a strong and diversified
fundraising program. Reporting to the Executive Director, the
Development Director will also work with the Development Committee to
implement the strategy for fundraising activities, including individual
giving, donor stewardship, event management and corporate sponsorship.
This is a part-time, year-round contract position (20 +/- hrs. per wk.),
with schedule
flexibility.
YOBC
creates opportunities for young musicians to achieve artistic
excellence through enriching classical music experiences. Students come
to YOBC with a special love for music and a desire to develop their
musical talent. YOBC provides these students with advanced musical
training to enhance and supplement their school programs. Since its
debut season the organization has grown from a single, 60-member
ensemble to 13 ensembles with nearly 300 young musicians.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills and the ability to work independently and remotely
- Knowledge of the non-profit community in Bucks County and the greater Philadelphia area a strong plus
- Able to work occasional nights and weekends to attend committee meetings and events
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
- High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidential donor information
- Proficiency in current development, fundraising and event planning best practices
Apply for this position:
Please send a cover along with a current resume and references to YOBC’s Executive Director, Colleen Sweetsir: director.yobc@gmail.com. If you have relevant work samples demonstrating any of the required skills, please include copies or links.
YOBC’s office is located in Newtown, Pennsylvania:
Youth Orchestra of Bucks County
111 Pheasant Run, Suite 100
Newtown, PA 18940
Start Date: Immediate
