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Employment & Volunteer Opportunities Employment The following staff/consultant positions are currently available: Development Associate (full-time) Development Associate (full-time) ACO is currently seeking a full-time Development/Executive Associate. The Associate works closely with the Director of Development to manage ACO's institutional grants and carry out other fundraising activities, and provides administrative support to the Executive Director. Responsibilities include: Prepare foundation/government/corporate grant proposals, project reports, and other materials. Conduct prospect research. Process contributions and maintain databases. Coordinate meetings and assist with communications with board members and other constituencies. Assist with cultivation/fundraising events and special projects. Assist in communications with board members and other constituencies. Support day-to-day office operations. Prepare donor acknowledgements along with cultivation and stewardship materials. Qualifications: Candidates should have prior experience in development and administrative experience, particularly institutional grant-seeking. Excellent verbal and writing skills; strong attention to detail; the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. We seek candidates who look forward to the challenges and rewards of working in a small office. Interest in contemporary and/or classical music is a big plus. Compensation: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid vacation. Procedure: Please send resume, cover letter and a recent writing sample to: Barbara A. Burch, Director of Development American Composers Orchestra 240 West 35th Street, Ste. 405 New York, NY 10001   Volunteer Positions ACO has a variety of volunteer opportunities available. Please contact the Development Office at 212 977 8495 x204 for further information. Internships The following internship positions are currently available: Development Intern Production Intern Development Intern American Composers Orchestra (ACO) is accepting applications for a Development Intern. The intern will work closely with the Director of Development and will research new funding prospects assist with stewardship of ACOs current funders coordinate site visits to ACO's Music Factory school partners assist with logistics for special events Ideal candidates will have a desire to learn about fundraising and an interest in the performing arts. Interest in contemporary classical music is a plus. ACO is the only orchestra in the world dedicated to the creation, performance, preservation and promulgation of music by American composers. ACO identifies todays brightest emerging composers, champions prominent established composers as well as those lesser-known, and increases regional, national and international awareness of the infinite variety of American orchestral music, reflecting geographic, stylistic and temporal diversity. Days/Hours: Applicants must be available to work a minimum of 5 hours per week for a peroid of three months or more. Salary: This is an unpaid position, however a stipend and/or college credit may be available. How to apply: Send a brief letter of interest, resume and two letters of recommendation from previous employers and/or instructors to: Barbara Burch Director of Development American Composers Orchestra 240 West 35th Street, Suite 405 New York, NY 10001 FAX: 212-977-8995 barbara@americancomposers.org. Production Intern ACO is currently accepting applications for a Production Intern. The intern will work closely with ACO's operations and production staff to produce concerts and related musical and educational programs at Carnegie Hall and other venues. Sample duties include: Organizing, cataloging and maintaining ACO's archives of recordings and program notes. Assisting in preparations for concert productions, including organizing equipment for rehearsals and performances, communicating with composers and guest artists. Assisting in communications and public relations efforts such as press releases and mailings. General office duties Ideal candidates will have a desire to learn about new orchestra music and an interest in the performing arts. Days/Hours: Applicants must be available to work a minimum of 5 hours per week, for a minimum of three months. Salary: This is an unpaid position, however a stipend and/or college credit may be available. How to apply: Send a brief letter of interest, resume and at least one letter of recommendation from a previous employer and/or instructor to: Ryan MacGavin, Operations Manager American Composers Orchestra 240 West 35th Street, Ste. 405 New York, NY 10001 fax 212-977-8995 ryan@americancomposers.org Composer Opportunities Are you a composer looking for a score submission opportunity, or just what's new in the field? Visit ACO's new composer opportunity blog. If you are a composer at the beginning stages of your career, you may be interested in ACO's annual New Music Readings.

Last updated September 21, 2007