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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.