General Manager

Position title:

General Manager

Reports to:

President of the Board, Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra

Terms of hire:
Independent contractor with 1-year renewable contract

Time commitment: 20-30 hours per week, variable by season and performance schedule

Pay range: $35,000-$40,000/year, commensurate with background and experience

• Serve as the main administrative staff person for the SASO Board
• Perform and/or coordinate essential business functions of the orchestra
• Develop a sense of community with the music director, musicians, and patrons
• Serve as the primary SASO liaison with the public

• Day-to-day operations
• Financial management, in conjunction with treasurer
• Marketing
• Concert operations, including ticketing
• Board support, community liaison

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Experience in budgeting, financial accountability
• Experience in administrative roles
• Experience with popular social media platforms

• Bachelor’s or higher degree
• Arts administration experience
• Knowledge and experience in the field of classical music
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and popular social media platforms