Employment Opportunities

Strathmore is a multidimensional creative anchor in the community, where everyone can connect with the arts and artists can explore their full potential. We present nearly 400 performances, exhibitions, and education programs annually for diverse audiences on our Montgomery County Maryland campus and throughout the community. 

Based one-half mile outside the Capital Beltway in North Bethesda, Maryland, we serve the entire Washington, DC region and the state of Maryland with exceptional artistic experiences and opportunities to learn and connect. Our work is based on our mission to amplify distinctive and diverse artistic voices and curate experiences to enrich every life and shape stronger communities.

We are actively assessing how systemic inequities impact our organization’s work at all levels and how best to address those inequities in a way that is consistent with our mission. This commitment is made within the broad context of Strathmore’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) goals to expand access and diversity, promote inclusion, and build equity for all.  With these daily actions, Strathmore intends to become an actively anti-racist, anti-discrimination, and inclusive organization. You can read more about Strathmore on our website, including information about our mission and values. 

Strathmore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, Strathmore provides employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, genetic status or information, military or veteran status or status in any status protected by federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Strathmore will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any circumstances.

We are eager to cultivate a broad and inclusive field of applicants. Strathmore is committed to building a diverse community of staff, volunteers, and interns. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.  

We are actively assessing how systemic inequities impact our organization’s work at all levels and how best to address those inequities in a way that is consistent with our mission. This commitment is made within the broad context of Strathmore’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) goals to expand access and diversity, promote inclusion, and build equity for all.  With these daily actions, Strathmore intends to become an actively anti-racist, anti-discriminatory, and inclusive organization. You can read more about Strathmore on our website, including information about our mission and values. 

As the Director of Individual Giving, you will play a crucial role in advancing Strathmore's mission and values by serving as a strategic and mission-driven frontline fundraiser. Reporting to and partnering closely with the Vice President of Advancement, you will spearhead the growth of contributed revenue opportunities from individual donors and family foundations. 

With an emphasis on cultivating and deepening relationships with existing and prospective donors capable of 5-6-figure gifts, you will help build our capacity to nurture, support, and celebrate the arts right here where we live.  

Relationship Builder

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors, family foundations, and prospects of meaningful capacity by utilizing fundraising best practices—with a heavy focus on face-to-face solicitations—to help Strathmore achieve short and long-term fundraising goals.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for this portfolio by creating a personalized cultivation plan and individualized goals and strategies for each donor/prospect that is driven by the intersection of the donor’s passions and interests and programmatic priorities and needs of Strathmore.
• Grow individual donor base by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting new prospects, moving them through the pipeline in an intentional and systematic way.
• Analyze and predict portfolio’s propensity, capacity, and enthusiasm to give.
• Prepare and review donor briefs, contact reports, acknowledgement and solicitation letters, gift proposals, and other communications materials for potential prospects and donors.
• Partner with the Donor Engagement team to provide exceptional stewardship, including recognition, invitation lists, and reporting on a gift’s impact.
• Record and update interactions in Tessitura, Strathmore’s CRM, including actions and notes, proposals, and other pertinent information, in a timely manner.
• Represent and support Strathmore in person, as necessary, at events, meetings, and other activities.

Collaborator

• Work closely with the President and CEO and Vice President of Advancement to support their cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts by creating donor profiles, briefing materials, and talking points, leveraging their leadership in giving strategies, and regularly sharing progress updates.
• Facilitate conversations with colleagues to identify programs and initiatives that require funding or may be of interest to potential prospects.
• Connect with colleagues to secure relevant project information, including budgets, to create proposals.
• Coordinate with the Individual Giving Manager on direct response strategies as relates to mid-level giving.
• Partner with the Director of Donor Engagement on major gift strategies and pipeline development.
• Develop bold giving and engagement ideas through a collaborative process with the Advancement team and colleagues, based on research and experiences with donors.
• Understand popular planned giving vehicles and team up with the Director of Donor Engagement to maximize planned giving opportunities.

Leader

• In tandem with the Vice President of Advancement, build and update relevant individual giving fundraising budgets and projections and assist in maintaining dashboards and other reporting tools for senior staff and board members.

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Advancement team in developing donor strategies, campaigns, and initiatives to achieve department-wide goals.
• In coordination with institution leadership, engage and support the Board of Directors in their fundraising efforts.
• Actively contribute to our equity-informed and inclusive work environment by taking an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Regularly share experience and expertise with team members and help mentor colleagues across the organization.
• Represent Advancement at cross-departmental meetings, performances, and internal and external events.
• Fully embrace an agile mindset and work style to take on other projects as assigned.

Your strengths include being:

• Driven, organized, and an effective communicator with experience closing 5 to 6-figure gifts using donor-centric relational approaches.
• Naturally empathetic, with the ability to connect, listen, and be responsive to donor needs.
• Knowledgeable on a variety of fundraising strategies and methods.
• Experienced in planning and implementing long- and short-range goals to meet established priorities.
• Passionate about the arts and arts education and can confidently and clearly communicate Strathmore’s mission and work.
• A spirited thinker who anticipates needs, contributes creative ideas, and proposes solutions with strong decision-making capability.
• Resourceful and takes initiative to investigate and resolve questions.
• Flexible in approach and demeanor to align with the shifting demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

 

Your success entails:

• Exhibiting proficiency in listening to understand donor motivations and build trusted relationships.
• Designing and executing major gift strategies rooted in that understanding from identification to solicitation and stewardship.
• Managing time, resources, and workload to maximize productivity and financial results, while maintaining a clear view of how each advances the institution's mission.
• Demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively one-on-one and to small groups.
• Displaying a high level of tact and diplomacy with donors, board members, volunteers, and staff at all levels.
• Fostering teamwork, and working cooperatively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Performing with a high-level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity, demonstrating an understanding of ethics with the ability to safeguard confidential information.
• Articulating Strathmore’s mission, goals, and needs with confidence.
• Displaying a high degree of dependability and reliability.

You'll know if the Director of Individual Giving role is the right fit for you if you have a:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of individual major gifts related experience, including being the lead solicitor in face-to-face fundraising.
• Demonstrated track record of forming donor relationships that result in annual gifts in the five and six- figure range, and experience soliciting multi-year commitments and blended gifts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fundraising databases, which is required; Tessitura experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel locally to meet with donors and prospects.
• Desire to grow, learn, and contribute to a team.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate evening and weekend performances and events.

 

Our competitive compensation package includes:

• Salary Range—$90,000 to $100,000 annually, with the exact salary depending on experience. This is a full-time, exempt position.
• Health Benefits—Excellent medical, vision, wellness, and dental benefits through Montgomery County Government.
• Generous Leave—Between paid holidays, and vacation, personal, and sick days, you have ample opportunity to take time off when you need it.
• Retirement—We contribute 8% of your salary after 6 months to complement your 4% required contribution, fully vesting after three years of credited service.
• Flexibility—We offer the opportunity to telework up to two days per week.
• Learning & Growth—Professional development resources, tuition assistance, and opportunities to build your career and expand your network.
• Experiences—Opportunities to attend various performances and events at The Music Center and The Mansion.
• Free parking, flexible spending accounts, SmartTrip benefit plan, and more!

 

NEXT STEPS

If this sounds like an excellent opportunity for you, apply now. Please submit your application via our online portal. A cover letter is required as part of the application, as we’d love to hear why you are considering Strathmore (no need to rehash your resume!)

Your application is safe with us; all contacts and correspondences will remain confidential. 

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, we ask for applications by Friday, June 21, 2024.

SUBMIT VIA OUR ONLINE PORTAL (Category: Advancement)

ABOUT THE ROLE

As part of our Strategic Plan and continued growth as an Institution, Strathmore Hall Foundation is hiring its first Director of Human Resources. This role will ensure all people-related initiatives, policies and processes focus on supporting and improving the employee experience and culture. As the first HR professional at the Institution, the Director will be responsible for expanding and leading the day-to-day operations of the HR program, touching upon multiple disciplines in HR, Communications, Compliance, and Business Operations. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of HR experience, preferably in a not-for-profit environment and a desire and proven ability to coach, advise, create, develop, and lead.

Responsibilities

• Administering day-to-day human resources functions including compliance, talent acquisition, employee development, compensation & benefits, employee relations, performance management and engagement, ensuring mutual support, inclusion, and respect.
• Finding solutions, driving action, improving efficiency, and seeking out opportunities to collaborate with the team, employees, institutional leaders, partners, key stakeholders, and community organizations.
• Using internal data, external best practices, and research to inform strategy and priorities.
• Overseeing, and fully accountable for, the process of creating, posting/marketing, and retention of job descriptions for all roles, candidate pipelines, and hiring metrics, aligning team capacity, resources, and procedures.
• Ensuring the timely reporting, and service delivery to meet and/or exceed KPIs established together with Senior Leadership.
• Being the face of the Employee Focused human resources program, communicating to employees and other stakeholder audiences in a variety of formats, conducting presentations and/or training on strategic initiatives and other relevant topics. Advising other members of leadership to review initiatives through a people-first lens.
• Providing information and coaching to employees, supervisors, and leadership to ensure a civil, productive, efficient, and effective workplace.
• Revising and implementing a new performance review process that aligns with Strathmore’s culture and strategic objectives.
• Maintaining, managing, and upholding critical components of recently developed Compensation Philosophy and ensure that it is used consistently throughout the institution.
• Coordinating with Montgomery County liaisons around the administration of retirement, health, and other institutional benefits.
• Overseeing and championing Strathmore’s Idea, Diversity, Equity and Access initiatives and acting as a resource for a team of colleagues. We are actively assessing how systemic inequities impact our organization’s work at all levels and how best to address those inequities in a way that is consistent with our mission. With these daily actions, Strathmore intends to become an actively anti-racist, anti-discriminatory, and inclusive organization. 

40 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends.

ABOUT YOU

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with prior “HR department of one” experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local employment and labor laws and data/record retention.
• Ability to work with senior management under tight deadlines, juggling multiple assignments, often with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with PayChex a plus, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Business acumen, analytical skills, and desire to proactively and consistently present new HR ideas and strategies that enhance or align with our shared values and culture.
• Thought leader and subject matter expert with a people-first approach and track record of meeting and/or exceeding strategic goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, comfortable presenting to large and small audiences.
• Proven collaborator and consensus builder who can coach and guide others through conflict
• Demonstrated success motivating and leading teams to positive outcomes.
• A problem solver, able to identify the accuracy and relevance of information and generate recommendations and solutions.
• Thorough knowledge of current hiring markets and ability to proactively strategize initiatives that are ahead of market changes.
• Adaptability combined with a positive attitude and flexibility.
• Prior union and 1099 contractor experience is a plus.
• SHRM, HRCI or other relevant certification strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
Satisfactory completion of this job is illustrated by successfully:

• Ability to connect institutional goals to operational people solutions that create, maintain, or enhance the mission, values and culture of Strathmore and our ability to attract, develop and retain our talent.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• A growth mindset, extremely proactive, and experienced in creating strategic solutions for complex problems and ever-changing job markets.
• Ability to build effective partnerships with leadership and employees.
• Sound judgment, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical skills, able to present information in a quantitative and qualitative manner. Track record of making data-driven decisions from strategically created KPIs and reporting to an executive audience.

STATUS & SALARY

This is an exempt, salaried position. Salary is commensurate with experience, in the range of $85,000-$95,000 annually with a competitive benefits package. All contact and correspondence will remain confidential.

TO APPLY

If this sounds like an excellent opportunity for you, apply now. Please submit your application via our online portal. A cover letter is required as part of the application, as we’d love to hear why you are considering Strathmore (no need to rehash your resume!)

All contacts and correspondence will remain confidential.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, we ask for applications by Friday, June 21, 2024.

Submit your application through Strathmore’s online portal.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) of Strathmore strives to create a seamless connection between the artistic and the educational experience. The mission of MCYO is to nurture, develop and advance young talented musicians in a quality orchestral program.  It is highly regarded regionally and nationally as one of the country’s most accomplished youth orchestra programs. Founded in 1946 as the Montgomery County Youth Orchestra, MCYO is the oldest and most established youth orchestra program in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and one of the oldest in the country. 

Under the direction of MCYO Artistic Director Kristofer Sanz and MCYO Artistic Advisor Jonathan Carney, MCYO proudly ushers in its 79th season of providing a quality orchestra program for the area’s young talented musicians.  MCYO offers three full orchestras, a chamber ensemble, four string orchestras, small ensembles and chamber groups to over 550 talented musicians in grades 2-12.

As just the third full-time member, the Operations and Production Coordinator (OPC) joins a small and dedicated team of colleagues who supports the MCYO artistic and administrative staff in the preparation and performance of the events of Strathmore’s Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras. The OPC’s primary responsibilities are centered on the production of performing arts events and rehearsals, stage management, and logistics planning required for successful implementation of MCYO programs. 40 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends.

The Operations and Production Coordinator position is a role that is essential to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all our members. It is vital that the individual in this position shares our core values of equity and inclusion, ensuring that every young musician, regardless of background, feels valued and empowered. The coordinator will play a key role in promoting a culture where diversity is celebrated, and every voice is heard, reinforcing our commitment to nurturing both musical talent and a strong sense of community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Production and Auditions– 40%

• Assisting the Managing and Artistic Directors with all planning and preparation for the successful execution of events both on and off the Strathmore campus (including performances, rehearsals, parent orientation meetings, community outreach, auditions, and others as assigned.)

• Identifying, reserving, and preparing spaces for auditions, performances, and rehearsals in partnership with Operations. This includes preparing all Event Booking Sheets for MCYO programs.
• Coordinating and overseeing the audition schedule
• Stage managing Concert Hall performances, dress rehearsals, and other events.
• In coordination with the Artistic Team, liaising with performance partners and a professional, unionized backstage production crew.
• Preparing and providing students with requirements for warm-up/rehearsal schedules, concert essentials, stage plots, and production sheets.
• Assembling back-of-house volunteers for concerts, auditions, rehearsals, and events. Ensuring that all events are properly staffed.

• In collaboration with the MCYO team, coordinating the logistical aspects of all recording, videography, and technology projects.
• Managing online audition registration and enrollment process, including the set up and execution of online audition management system with the outside vendor.

• In coordination with Strathmore Marketing and Advancement colleagues, developing and communicating details about the audition process, requirements, and selection deadlines; including the preparation of materials for website posting.

• Handling audition/enrollment queries, troubleshooting problems, and communicating regularly with staff about issues.

Ensemble Coordination/Operation 25%
The role does not have individual ensemble management responsibilities for MCYO but must be present at weekly rehearsals to provide general support on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

• Ensuring that the MCYO orchestra and small ensembles’ operational needs are met. Specifically, assisting the Managing Director, Artistic Director and conductors with:
• Rehearsal set up and break down, chairs, stands, podiums & sound requirements
• Music purchases, copying, distribution
• Up-to-date rosters, attendance charts, copying and distribution of important memos, flyers, sign-ups

• Maintaining inventory records for equipment and instruments; monitoring instrument loans, rentals, and repairs.
• Preparing and emailing student evaluations
• Collecting and tracking all payments or expenses not related to yearly tuition.
• Coordinating any travel or out-of-town performances.

General – 25%

• Assisting the Managing Director in maintaining the MCYO office space and files and with ordering supplies.
• In conjunction with the Managing Director and administrative staff, assisting in timely response to incoming office emails/calls from families, coaches, and requests from colleagues.
• In coordination with the Strathmore Marketing department, assisting with the preparation of concert programs for orchestras and Small Ensemble concerts (includes coordinating with Artistic Staff for concert, repertoire, and roster information.)

• Ordering and maintaining merchandise (including concert videos) as needed.

• Maintaining the music library and database
• Attending MCYO and Strathmore staff meetings
• Acting as the in-office liaison with Strathmore Operations and Marketing/Communication
• Monitor and manage EventBooking, Booking Sheets, and partner activities

Other duties as assigned – 10%

ABOUT YOU

• 2+ years relevant work experience, with a proven history of efficient coordination of multiple projects with varying timelines.
• Close attention to detail in logistical planning and preparation of all kinds
• Exceptional organization and communication skills with demonstrated proficiency working with a team.
• Knowledge of and passion for performing arts education are preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with a wide range of cloud apps and Microsoft Office programs is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Satisfactory completion of this job includes successfully:

• Ability to connect institutional goals to operational solutions that support the mission, values and culture of Strathmore.

• Conducting daily work with clarity, accuracy, and timeliness.

• Providing timely communication and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff, partners, vendors, and volunteers.

• Contributing proactively to a flow of ideas as a member of the Youth Ensembles Team.

• Facilitating cross-department cooperation and integration of youth ensemble operations into Strathmore systems, meetings, and communications.

• Overseeing and ensuring organized, well-rehearsed, quality productions performed by MCYO ensembles.

• Organizing a substantial set of responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment.

 

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Offers excellent customer service.

• Demonstrates exceptional organizational, problem solving and people skills.

• Employs excellent communication skills.

• Successfully executes productions within the budget provided.

• Works consistently to resolve issues in a responsible and timely fashion.

• Displays a high degree of dependability and reliability.

 

STATUS & SALARY

This is a full-time, non-exempt, salaried position compensated with an annual salary in the range of $50,000-$57,000, and with a competitive benefits package. All contact and correspondence will remain confidential.

TO APPLY

If this sounds like an excellent opportunity for you, apply now. Please submit your application via our online portal. A cover letter is required as part of the application, as we’d love to hear why you are considering Strathmore (no need to rehash your resume!)

All contacts and correspondence will remain confidential.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, we ask for applications by Friday, August 30, 2024.

Submit your application through Strathmore’s online portal.

The Program Assistant provides administrative and event logistics support for Programming activities at Strathmore. They assist in the coordination of pre and post event activities as well as providing on-site help as assigned by the Event Management Team.

The Program Assistant is part of a five-person team, supporting a range of programs in multiple venues. Department members are cross trained to insure adequate support of programs across venues. The team members are the front-line liaisons with artists, agents, managers, and audiences, charged with upholding the extraordinary reputation for artist services that has become Strathmore’s hallmark.

Event Support: as assigned by lead Event Manager (70%)

• Supplement Event lead activity by providing on-site support of performances and preparations
• Organize hospitality and catering needs for each artist (may include shopping, food set up and clean up)
• Prepare green room and artist dressing room areas prior to artist
• Help coordinate and staff artist arrival, rehearsals, concerts, pre- and post-concert events, and artist departure for performances at the Mansion and the Music Center.
• Serve as the Music on the Square Event Duties include artist advance, onsite coordination, liaising with Strathmore Square property management for support, as well as production setup and strike.
• Assist the Senior Program Event Manager with annual Special Projects, to include but not limited to, Live from the Lawn summer concert series, UkeFest, Museum Shop Holiday Market, and the Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Competition and Showcase.
• Laundry Pulling together dirty linens (towels, tablecloths) and requesting service through the Operations Department. Put away linens when returned.
• Royalty reporting to ASCAP and Duties include tracking details pertaining to the shows presented at the Music Center and the Mansion. Submitting those details to our ASCAP and BMI online accounts. As well as submitting royalty payment requests to the Finance Department.
• Maintain Strathmore’s artist history database by gathering materials from the various systems currently in place and manually entering them into our web based Zoho database.
• Operate within the Strathmore-approved

20 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent Two years related experience, with at least two years of professional experience.
• Takes direction well with ability to manage details and facilitate progress toward desired
• Possesses the ability to think quickly on one’s feet, to react flexibly and
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Exhibits a collaborative and energetic work style, and superior people
• Demonstrates maturity, poise, initiative, and flexibility to handle complex situations and confidential information with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Provides exceptional customer service through individual relationships and concierge
• Possesses strong planning and organizational skills; ability to prioritize, manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Demonstrates ability to work successfully as a team
• Solutions-oriented and approaches challenges with initiative and
• Is proficient with Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and Internet-based research
• Must be able to lift
• Must be 25 years of age or
• Drivers’ license

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Satisfactory completion of this job is illustrated by successfully:

• Demonstrating an attention to
• Exercising sound professional
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with volunteers, artists, and
• Keeping excellent
• Working well as a member of the Programming
• Operating within the approved Strathmore

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• A collaborative mindset, self-motivated, and strong work
• Sound judgement, problem solving and conflict resolution
• Known for excellent customer service with colleagues, vendors, and constituents

STATUS & SALARY

This is a non-exempt, part-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience, in the range of $24.00 - $26.00 hourly with a competitive benefits package. All contact and correspondence will remain confidential.

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit prior to October 9, 2024, the following items:

• Cover letter
• Résumé

Submit your application through Strathmore’s online portal.