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Employment & Volunteer Opportunities Employment The following staff/consultant positions are currently available: Operations Manager (full-time)     Operations Manager (full-time) ACO is currently seeking a full-time Operations Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for: all operations, production, and logistics of the Orchestra including rehearsals, concerts, reading sessions, recordings and broadcasts. The Operations Manager serves as primary administrative liaison to artists and composers, contract staff, and Carnegie Hall production and marketing departments. He/she executes artist contracts, and establishes and maintains all production schedules. The Operations Manager coordinates and assists in the creation and production all marketing and communications materials, including press releases, e-newsletters, direct mail, newsletters, and program books. He/she also maintains databases of orchestra scores and archives and oversees the review and processing of all scores submitted for programming review. The Operations Manager oversees all aspects of day-to-day office operations, including data, telephone, and technology infrastructure. He/she updates and maintains ACO's website and e-store. The Operations Manager works closely with conductors and artistic staff to realize artistic plans. He/she reports to the Executive Director and supervises operations assistant, librarian, personnel manager, stage and house personnel, publicist and marketing associate, interns, and other contracted parties. Qualifications: Candidates should have prior experience with performing arts production. Familiarity with orchestral music and an interest in contemporary concert music are highly desirable. The ideal applicant will possess a commitment to artistic service and excellence, have excellent organizational and communication skills, and an ability to anticipate problems and respond quickly, flexibly, and imaginatively to a variety of simultaneous challenges. Excellent computer skills (database, web-content creation) are a plus, as are an enthusiastic work ethic and a sense of humor. Compensation: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid vacation. Application Procedure: Please send resume, cover letter, and references to: Operations Manager Search c/o Michael Geller, Executive Director American Composers Orchestra 240 West 35th Street, Ste. 405 New York, NY 10001 Email: acoexec@americancomposers.org Fax: 212-977-8995 No preliminary phone calls please.     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 ACO's 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