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Reports to: Senior Manager, Development

Supervises: Nil

The Assistant Manager, Development (Campaigns) works closely with the fundraising team to implement comprehensive, public-facing fundraising campaigns for the Singapore Symphony Group (SSG). This includes project management of the year-end mass appeal, the annual fundraising dinner’s appeal, and other evolving campaigns to support SSG’s development strategies.

The Assistant Manager, Development (Campaigns) plays a key role in driving the success of mass fundraising efforts and has opportunities to use creativity in shaping SSG’s fundraising initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Campaign Specific

• Receive key campaign messaging from Managers.
• Collaborate with the relevant Manager overseeing the campaign to project manage (plan, develop, execute, report, and analyze) mass fundraising campaigns, including the Year-End Appeal, Symphony Ball Appeal, and other assigned fundraising campaigns to meet campaign financial goals. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Develop and implement timeline and comprehensive deliverables of campaigns.
  • Oversee and manage traditional mailing for the relevant campaigns.
  • Oversee and manage online dissemination of campaign messages.
  • Work with relevant departments to leverage various channels to expand the reach of campaigns to various targeted audiences, including social media, concert spaces, and other platforms. Adapt key campaign messaging to various platforms for maximum impact.
  • Report campaign progress along the way, and work with Managers to adjust the campaign strategy if needed.
  • Conduct post-campaign analysis on the effectiveness of campaigns in the format of report writing, to inform future strategies.
  • Ensure campaign finance compliance, adhering to the 30:70 fundraising rule, and maintaining accurate records of donations, expenditures, and financial transactions.

Campaign Assets Management

• Oversee and manage updates to the relevant fundraising webpages, to maximize the effectiveness of online fundraising methods, including but not limited to the SSO’s website, SSO’s giving.sg site, Benevity and other platforms.
• Oversee and manage the segmentation of donors according to campaign types to ensure targeted messaging.

Research

• Perform basic donor research on prospective and new donors to create donor dossiers.
• Research best practices for mass fundraising campaigns and work with the department to adapt them according to trends and perceptions to suit the company’s needs.
• Support grant research and proposal development.

Others

• Handle any other matters essential to maintaining sponsors, donors and potential donors’ satisfaction with the company’s professionalism.
• Assist with other development, promotional, or publicity events for the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or degree holder.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in non-profit fundraising campaigns, communications, or related fields, with a proven track record in project management. Experience in the arts is an advantage.
• Strong communication (written & spoken) and proficiency in MS Office; fluency in other widely used languages is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be meticulous and organised with a strong sense of pride in the quality of their work
• Able to work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
• Passion for symphonic music and/or the performing arts.
• Able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends when needed.

Please provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter, including your current and expected salaries, to HR@sso.org.sg.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Reports to: Head, Communications, Digital & Marketing

Job Summary: This Manager/Assistant Manager contract position provides communications and content support to the Community Impact (CI) division, which includes departments that run community engagement programmes, the Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO), and the Singapore Symphony Choruses. This position will focus on strengthening the brand positioning and visibility of key SSG entities like the SNYO and Singapore Symphony Choruses, which includes working closely with the respective teams to develop and implement social media strategy and tactics while ensuring alignment with the overall Singapore Symphony Group’s communications and digital plans and frameworks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Content creation and social media

• Develop and implement strategies to maintain and grow existing and new social media channels for SNYO and the Singapore Symphony Choruses
• Oversee social media and content marketing for CI, including developing scripts/ story outlines and working with vendors to produce content
• Act as a liaison between SNYO, Choral Programmes, and Communications, Digital & Marketing departments
• Create and edit basic short-form video content for different social media platforms (e.g., IG, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)
• Editorial lead for the community engagement team’s quarterly publication
• Oversee hired photography and videography vendors at concerts; Manage photo and video shoots for the CI division
• Manage related digital assets, including electronic photo and video archives, photo selection for external partners, and permissions/crediting for use of photographs and video, and liaise/communicate with internal colleagues (e.g., digital team)

Branding and communications

• Work with external vendors to develop brand assets and resources for CI programme needs (e.g., key visuals for concerts and other activities, photo/video shoots, social media content in the lead-up to key concerts, etc.)
• Plan and deliver marketing campaigns targeted at specific audience segments, including e-brochures, e-mail marketing, and other promotional material
• Document CI programmes and develop compelling narratives for media coverage
• Identify unique stories for press pitching and content building needs
• Work closely with internal Marketing Communications department to ensure brand alignment for all public-facing materials and brand assets for CI
• Any other matters related to branding and communications of CI work

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma and above
• Minimum 4 years of branding, communications, social media, or other related work experience
• Experience in arts administration, especially symphonic/choral music, would be an advantage
• Excellent oral and written communications in English is essential
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, as well as video editing and photography, are required
• Excellent people skills, including being a good team player, and able to interact with people from different backgrounds and personalities
• Must be meticulous and organised with a strong sense of pride in the quality of their work
• Able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends when needed

Please provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter also stating current and expected salaries to HR@sso.org.sg.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Reports to: Head, Choral Programmes & Community Engagement

Job Summary: The Senior Executive’s main role is to support the department head and/or supervisor, contribute to the area of community engagement and the Company’s aspirations to enable diverse communities to be impacted deeply and meaningfully by music and be recognized as partner and leader in music ecosystem and source of national pride.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programming

• Assist/lead in programming and support in operations in projects as assigned.
• Assist the Department/Company with special projects as assigned.
• Research and source for potential community, educational and family repertoire/programmes

Production and Logistics

• Liaise with colleagues and external parties – venue providers, suppliers, conductors, artistes, schools, orchestra management and speakers.
• Manage the booking of venues for concerts and events.
• Negotiate terms such as fees, travel and accommodation with artistes.
• Prepare contracts for artistes, partners, and vendors
• Conduct briefings and training for project helpers and volunteers.
• Brief stage manager, front-of-house and production crew on concert sequence to ensure cues are executed on time.

Outreach Relationships and Communications

• Build and maintain relationships with communities, venue partners and vendors.

Marketing and Administrative Support

• Prepare project briefs, reports and budgets; contracts, and process invoices and claims
• Provide feedback on marketing collateral design and layouts, and proof-read programme materials
• Coordinate Marketing with artiste on any phone, in-person or magazine interviews.
• Update the company calendar with the department’s programmes
• Handle public enquiries on Community Engagement matters.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree holder with 3-4 years of relevant working experience.
• Executive position may be considered for candidate with lesser experience, at a suitable remuneration level.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends when needed 
• Effective oral/written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; quick to adjust and adapt to technology
• Resilient individual with positive energy and exceptional organization and planning skills
• Applicants must enjoy working and be able to communicate with a wide range of age groups
• Team player and flexible in working well with different personalities
• Experience and ability to read music, with an interest in classical music is a plus.

Please provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter also stating current and expected salaries to HR@sso.org.sg.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Reports to: Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Programmes & Production

Supervises: Artistic Planning & Administration team

The Head of Artistic Planning holds primary responsibility in the company for developing artistic programmes for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (“Orchestra”) and all intersections with the choral, youth and chamber music programmes. The artistic planning head is expected to be in close, constant communication with the Music Director to develop artistically, socially, and financially compelling seasons for audiences in Singapore, and is expected to take a consultative approach with the leadership team in the company.

The programming also needs to consider the strategic goals and artistic vision of the Singapore Symphony Group (“Company”), balanced against an understanding of operational and resource constraints. This includes working with the Music Director and senior management on the planning of seasons and concert repertoire and ensuring that all artistic elements, such as the booking and scheduling of guest artists and conductors, are professionally planned, contracted, and communicated to production, marketing, and other relevant staff.

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra is at an exciting inflection point in its history with its 50th anniversary coming up in 2029. Candidates who are interested to join a young, dynamic, and mission-driven team with the ambition to build one of the leading orchestras of the 21st century are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with less experience but who are assessed to be suitable for the role may be offered the position of Deputy Head, Artistic Planning instead, to facilitate a longer understudy period with the incumbent head.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead artistic planning for the Orchestra

• Work closely with the Music Director of the Orchestra to plan the season.
• Artistic planning should be in close coordination with the Production Team and take into account operational constraints such as venue size, instrumentation limitations, musician health and safety, and a Company-wide view of financial parameters and resources for each production.
• Regular, planned engagement with orchestra musicians to allow for input and dialogue regarding programming.
• Plan for new commissions and execute with the library team on production deadlines for new commissions.
• Oversee all concerts, tours, and audio recording projects of the Orchestra.
• Collaborate with the community engagement team to integrate educational and outreach activities into the artistic programming.

2. Oversee artistic planning and coordination for the Company

• Work closely with Choral Programmes team, including Choral Director and Choirmaster, on programming that features the three choruses (Symphony Chorus, Youth and Children’s Choirs) in compelling performances with the Orchestra.
• Work closely with the Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) team, including the Principal Conductor, to plan side-by-side concerts with the Orchestra on a regular basis. These projects should contribute to the development of the SNYO.
• Coordinate guest artist appearances in areas such as philanthropic, marketing and engagement activities, as part of artist contract discussions.

3. Contract Negotiation and Management

• Negotiate and manage contracts with guest artists, conductors, and composers, and ensure all contractual obligations are met.

4. Build relationships

• Establish positive relationships with the international symphonic music community, as a representative of the SSG and SSO, and build the SSO as a world-class performing organisation.

5. Management responsibilities

• As a head of department, focus on the well-being and professional development of direct and indirect reports.
• As a member of the senior management team, demonstrate leadership and company values by example, including prioritising company shared goals over individual or departmental goals, and contribute to building a strong and positive organisational culture.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance on budget and company policy requirements.
• Regularly and proactively report, communicate and update other departments on activities and plans.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, with in-depth knowledge of symphonic repertoire and their historical and musicological significance, and a familiarity with current guest artists, composers and conductors.
• Passion for classical music and a minimum of 6 years senior-managerial-level artistic planning experience with a full-time professional symphony orchestra. Candidates with less experience but assessed to be suitable for the role may be offered the position of Deputy Head, Artistic Planning instead, to facilitate a longer understudy period with the incumbent head.
• Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively and pro-actively with different internal and external stakeholders. Candidates who demonstrate strong communication skills and values that are compatible with the open, communicative, and collaborative organisation culture we are building will be prioritised.
• Exceptional organisational and planning skills, good initiative and the ability to work under pressure, with experience supervising the execution of artistic administration, and a broad understanding of orchestral personnel and logistics operations.
• Familiarity with planning software such as Arts Vision would be an advantage.
• Strong contract negotiation skills and commercial acumen. Candidates with a track record of securing income through recordings, performances, special events, and tours will have an advantage.
• Resilient individual with positive energy, an outgoing personality, and excellent interpersonal skills, with experience interacting effectively with artist managers and artists, including orchestra musicians.
• Diplomacy and sensitivity in communicating and working with a wide and diverse constituency of stakeholders.
• A nurturing and mentoring approach to working with team members.
• Familiarity with Singapore, Southeast Asian or Asian symphonic and chamber repertoire, other art forms, and/or other non-profit organisations would be an advantage.

Please provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter also stating current and expected salaries to HR@sso.org.sg.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.