ASSISTANT MANAGER, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The Assistant Manager’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 recognised as a partner and leader in the music ecosystem and a source of national pride.

REPORTS TO: Manager, Community Engagement
SUPERVISES: NIL

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programming

  • Lead in programming and support operations and production in projects as assigned.
  • Research and source for potential community and family repertoire/programmes to recommend.
  • Research and implement accessibility initiatives to make SSO concerts more inclusive.
  • Assist the Department/Company with special projects as assigned.

Project Management/Productions

  • Lead in project management.
  • Liaise with colleagues and external parties – venue providers, suppliers, conductors, artistes, orchestra management and speakers.
  • Manage booking of venues for concerts and events, date-negotiations and events scheduling on the calendaring system ArtsVision.
  • Negotiate terms such as fees, travel and accommodation with artistes.
  • Prepare contracts for various stakeholders as required.
  • Prepare all logistics such as travel, hotel accommodation, car transfers, backstage passes and artiste itineraries.
  • Prepare information sheets for orchestra members and vendors.
  • Conduct briefings and training for project helpers and volunteers.
  • Provide front-of-house support for concerts and events.
  • Support the execution of technical rehearsals and concerts for projects as assigned.
  • Brief the Stage Manager, front-of-house and production crew on the concert sequence to ensure cues are executed on time.

Outreach Relationships and Communications

  • Build and maintain relationships with communities, partners, vendors, and potential collaborators.

Administrative Support

  • Obtain necessary publicity materials for Marcom’s use for flyers, programme booklets and season brochures.
  • Work with Marcoms on proofreading, design, content and layout of event/ related marketing collaterals.
  • Advise Marcoms and provide content for educational activities.
  • Coordinate artiste interviews with Marketing.
  • Research and contribute to enhancing the availability and variety of learning resources available for the website.

Reporting

  • Collate information and report on attendance, volunteer engagement and partners for projects.
  • Contribute to quarterly Management Report for CEN activities.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Degree holder with minimum 3 years of relevant working experience.
  • Senior Executive position may be considered for suitable candidate with lesser experience at suitable remuneration level.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; quick to adjust and adapt to technology.
  • Applicants must enjoy working with and be able to communicate with a wide range of age groups.
  • Resilient individual with positive energy and exceptional organization and planning skills.
  • 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.
  • Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when needed

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

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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