RACHFEST 2022 & 2023

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RACHFEST 2021 & 2023 International Festival

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTIONS

The RACHFEST (Rachmaninoff Competitions and Festivals) is an internationally prestigious cultural event implemented with the highest artistic and ethical standards. The RACHFEST would gratefully request volunteers for the following positions. Note that when and if funding becomes available for staff, volunteers that have proven particularly successful in their tasks will receive first consideration for retention on a salary basis and/or partial reimbursement for time committed to this project. Some of the expected hours of commitment are listed below, but please note we are flexible on that - if you are really interested in helping with our mission, please reach out and we will work with your schedule. Almost all of the work can be done remotely in your free time. Sometimes we have volunteer meetings, which we try to schedule on a Tuesday evening, in Glendale (California).

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Responsible for planning and implementing annual fundraising campaigns. This individual must be energetic and capable of sustaining the momentum of these campaigns.

(Staff: grant writer, prospect researchers, special event planners, sponsorship specialists, membership directors who oversee direct mail and e-fundraising.)

GRANT WRITER

The grant writer will engage in the research and writing of grant proposals for the competition, which is produced by a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. This individual will be a self-starter of initiative, imagination and discipline. Experience in grant writing is desirable, but good writing skills combined with an eagerness to learn is an adequate substitute. Ten hours per week.

FUNDRAISER

The fundraiser's first priority will be to maintain and develop existing Competition donors and supporters through letters, emails, telephone calls, and personal contact as a way of keeping them informed of the competition's developments (both financial and otherwise). The fundraiser will have lead responsibility in coordinating and implementing fundraising events, in cooperation with the Competition Director. Ten hours per week average, more when fundraising events are implemented.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

The administrator will be responsible for clerical tasks such as filing and organizing. The right person will also draft simple letters for the review and signature of the 2021 Rachmaninoff Piano Competition Director & President. Two hours one day per week.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

To create/edit competition related artwork. To design competition web site pages.

VENUE VOLUNTEERS

Two desks will be established at the venue and at most receptions and special events.

Concessions desk needs to be staffed by a maximum of four people; one person in charge of the cash box and supervising credit card orders and three clerks to assist patrons in purchasing program books, recordings and other misc. logo items.

VIP desk needs to be staffed by a maximum of two people. The purpose of this desk is to distribute complimentary tickets and green room passes to various VIP patrons and guests of the competition.

A smaller version of these two 'desks’ will be needed at various fundraising receptions and special events before and during the week long competition.

HOST FAMILIES

Additional materials available with all details.