What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Coordinator position at The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus?
The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus seeks a highly organized, bilingual Office Coordinator to work on-site in Santa Fe, NM, supporting our administrative, education, and community engagement efforts. This in-person role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about the arts, education, and community service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative & Office Management
- Serve as the first point of contact by answering phone calls, emails, greeting visitors, and providing support in both English and Spanish.
Family & Student Services
- Serve as a primary liaison for families and students, ensuring inclusive and welcoming communication.
- Provide Spanish translation for all materials and support in-person and phone interactions.
- Manage student registration, instrument rentals, financial aid applications, and audition scheduling.
- Maintain class rosters and attendance records.
Event Coordination
- Assist with the coordination of education and community concerts.
- Oversee event volunteer recruitment, communication, and on-site coordination.
- Maintain relationships with local businesses for advertising and in-kind donations.
- Design and coordinate concert programs, including compiling content, formatting, and ensuring timely production for events.
Marketing & Communications
- Gather student and community stories for newsletters and promotional materials.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working with diverse families and students in an educational or nonprofit setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and basic website editing (WordPress experience a plus).
- QuickBooks experience is a plus but not required.
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to community engagement.
- Maintain an organized, family-friendly office and rehearsal space.
- Maintain an accurate digital calendar of all classes and education events, updating with changes from ensemble directors.
- Manage ordering of office supplies.
- Schedule and set up Zoom meetings for staff and committee discussions.
- Support the Patron Services Manager with coordinating volunteers and gathering content for newsletters and marketing.
This is a full-time, in-person position requiring 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required for events, with comp time provided for hours worked outside the regular schedule. Applicants must be bilingual English/Spanish.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the role to ckent@santafesymphony.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Join us in making music accessible and meaningful to the Santa Fe community!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $40,000