Associate Director, Campaign

The New York Philharmonic connects with millions of music lovers each season through live concerts in New York and around the world, as well as broadcasts, recordings, and education programs. After returning to a transformed David Geffen Hall in 2022, the Orchestra is acting on a renewed commitment to building on a legacy of more than 180 years, serving as a platform for today’s greatest musical artists and connecting with our communities. Gustavo Dudamel will become the Philharmonic’s Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Music and Artistic Director in the 2026–27 season.

The New York Philharmonic seeks an experienced and collaborative Associate Director, Campaign to help plan and execute a comprehensive, multi‑year fundraising campaign at a pivotal moment for the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to sit at the center of campaign strategy and operations, partnering with senior leadership, development teams, and board stakeholders to advance a shared vision for artistic excellence, education, and community engagement. Here, you’ll work alongside a collaborative team that values your voice, and partners with staff at every level. You’ll also be part of a workplace culture that balances artistic excellence with moments of fun, connection, and community.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• Support the planning and execution of a large‑scale, multi‑year fundraising campaign
• Partner with development leadership to manage campaign timelines, budgets, gift pyramids, and reporting
• Serve as a project manager for campaign operations, ensuring alignment across teams and milestones
• Collaborate with Principal & Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Research, Stewardship, and Communications teams on prospect strategy and campaign materials
• Prepare briefings, presentations, talking points, and data analyses for senior leadership, board members, and campaign volunteers
• Track and analyze campaign progress, pipeline movement, and donor activity using CRM and reporting tools

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• 7+ years of experience in a fast‑paced development or campaign environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Proven ability to translate complex financial and strategic information into clear, actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing leadership‑level materials
• A collaborative working style and comfort partnering across departments and with senior stakeholders
• Experience with fundraising databases (Tessitura a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent professional experience

PERKS & BENEFITS

The New York Philharmonic offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
• 12 Holidays
• Competitive Vacation benefits
• Access to world‑class performances and events
• Hybrid work flexibility (role dependent on donor and event schedules)

Everyone Belongs Here

The New York Philharmonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, immigration or citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital and partnership status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or active military service member or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment policies.

PERKS & BENEFITS

The New York Philharmonic offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
• 12 Holidays
• Competitive Vacation benefits
• Access to world‑class performances and events
• Hybrid work flexibility (role dependent on donor and event schedules)