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Job Title: Development Officer
Reporting to: Executive Director
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to .
$22-28/hour, average 5 hours per week with more leading up to and during the Charlotte Bach Festival
Dedicated to rigorous scholarship and performance that inspires, Bach Akademie Charlotte advances the spirit of community through the legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach’s transformational music.
Founded in 2017, Bach Akademie Charlotte is currently seeking a part-time Development Officer. Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Artistic Director and Board’s Development Committee the Development Officer will provide support for the organization’s development activities including, but not limited to individual giving, foundation and government grants, corporate sponsorships, and special events. The ideal candidate is a positive, proactive, creative, and solution-oriented individual, who is entrepreneurial and self-aware. They are someone who takes initiative to accomplish goals thoughtfully, with attention to detail, while efficiently and effectively using time and resources. They are an experienced relationship builder and excellent listener, who believes that fostering community is a crucial element of overall success.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
- At least three years’ of relevant experience, preferably in a non-profit environment
- Demonstrated fundraising experience and success
- Proficiency with MS Office/Google Apps
- Excellent people skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Aptitude for prioritizing tasks to meet programmatic and organizational goals
- Passionate about Bach Akademie’s mission
- Appreciation for/interest in classical music and the arts
- Must reside in Charlotte or neighboring community
- Hold a valid driver’s license and have regular access to a vehicle
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with major gifts and high net worth individuals
- Significant expertise with the Charlotte area's funding community
- Experience with CRMs and GiveButter