Posting Date: December 21, 2011

Position Title:  Assistant to the President

Position FLSA Status:  Full-time Exempt

Position Summary:  The Assistant to the President is responsible for providing administrative support to the President & CEO in the areas of board and other volunteer administration; management reporting and communications support; and vendor relationship and contract administration.  The incumbent also works closely with: the Vice President, Patron & Institutional Advancement; members of the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and Encore Society; and key institutional vendors and consultants.

Duties, Responsibilities & Position Requirements: See Position Description

Compensation:  Salary commensurate with experience

Other Benefits: Following successful completion of a 90-day probationary period and in accordance with employee policies: Three weeks of annual paid vacation plus 10 paid holidays; medical, dental, short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance equal to one-times annual salary; Flexible Spending Account plan

Organization Description:  The Winston-Salem Symphony (WSS) is in its 65^th season as one of the Southeast’s most highly regarded regional per service orchestras.  Under the baton of Music Director Robert Moody the WSS operates on a budget of $2 million.  Its performance season includes: 6 Classics Series masterworks doubles; 4 Kicked-Back Classics casual masterworks singles; 4 Pops Series singles; 3 Discovery Series concerts for kids; 2+ performances of Handel’s Messiah; 1 Side-by-Side concert featuring WSS and Youth Symphony musicians; a Holiday Concert; three youth orchestra ensembles; and a multitude of educational and community engagement programs.  For more information visit the WSS website at: www.wssymphony.org.

Organization Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina (to learn more, visit the Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitor’s Bureau websites at: www.winstonsalem.com and www.visitwinstonsalem.com)

 

Application Deadline:  Friday, January 13, 2012

 

Application Procedure: Mail cover letter, resume and three references with contact information no later than January 13, 2012 to: Mrs. Merritt Vale, President & CEO, Winston-Salem Symphony, 201 North Broad Street, Suite 200, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 or email same to: mvale@wssymphony.org; reference Assistant to the President job posting.  No phone calls please.

 

The Winston-Salem Symphony Association is an equal opportunity employer.