Reports to: Executive Director/CEO, Director of Special Events
Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Summary
The Development Associate, Administration provides administrative support to the Executive Director/CEO and supports the Director of Special Events through back-office administration for the Houston Symphony League.
Essential Job Functions
Executive Director/CEO support:
Assist Executive Director/CEO with calendar and scheduling
Make travel arrangements
Process monthly expense reports
Provide additional administrative support as needed
Donor Trip Coordination
Special project support
Director of Special Events support for Houston Symphony League Administration:
Track and manage Houston Symphony League member expenses and invoices
Work with League treasurer to ensure efficient expense and invoice procedures and strong communication between League and Symphony staff
Prepare and distribute bi-weekly transaction reports to League
Set up and track payments for League events, working with relevant League Board members
Track RSVPs for all League events
Work with League Vice-President of Membership to track membership payments and lists
Provide auxiliary support for special events when needed.
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Meeting planning and administrative experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Great attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects while maintaining an outstanding standard of quality and accuracy in completion of job functions
Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact in interacting with a diverse group of individuals
Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills
Excellent computer skills
Ability to work some nights and weekends
Interest in and knowledge of classical music is a plus
The Houston Symphony is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, sexual preference, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Performing Arts
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