Development Associate

Development Associate

Rogue Valley Symphony

Ashland, Oregon

The Rogue Valley Symphony seeks a reliable and detail-oriented Development Associate to support its fundraising and donor relations activities. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate records, ensuring timely donor acknowledgment, and assisting with events and campaigns that support the organization’s mission.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Associate provides administrative and operational support for the Symphony’s development efforts. This role is responsible for processing gifts, maintaining donor records, coordinating events, and assisting with donor communications. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while supporting the Executive Director in advancing fundraising goals.

• Coordinate donor and special events, including logistics, volunteer support, and materials management
• Process donations and maintain accurate records in the donor database
• Track and fulfill donor benefits in a timely manner
• Prepare and send donor acknowledgments and correspondence
• Assist with annual and ongoing fundraising campaigns
• Provide general administrative support, including occasional front office coverage
• Support box office duties such as ticket sales and patron assistance
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of development operations

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• Minimum of two years of experience in nonprofit development or a related field preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Audience View or similar software preferred
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
  

• Part-time, non-exempt position (approximately 25 hours per week)
• Hourly rate: $25/hour(commensurate with experience)
• Some evening and weekend hours required during the concert season
  

The Rogue Valley Symphony is a regional orchestra serving Southern Oregon through live performances, educational programs, and community engagement. The organization is committed to artistic excellence and to making symphonic music accessible to a broad audience.

The Rogue Valley Symphony provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on protected status under applicable law. Candidates from underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.

• Please submit a resume and cover letter with references listed to [email protected] by May 15th for priority consideration.