Development Associate (BSC)

Barrington Stage Company is seeking a Development Associate to join our team in Pittsfield, MA. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Associate is a core member of our fundraising team, an early-career position that will grow with the selected candidate’s strengths and skills. BSC is a not-for-profit professional theatre company in the Berkshires with a three-fold mission: to produce top notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musical; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. Barrington Stage Company recognizes that it is a predominantly white institution and is actively working to become a more just, equitable and anti-racist theatre. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply. Duties: Database management: primary department member maintaining the database’s integrity; pulling lists and reports for event invitations, appeals; ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of data Gift entry and acknowledgment Research and analysis for prospective individual donors as well as grantors Drafting appeal and campaign letters Event support: tracking RSVPs, assisting with setup, manning and clean up for events of all sizes Building relationships with board members and donors at all levels; engaging with community members in-person and virtually Supporting activities of fellow Development Department members and the broader mission of BSC as required Skills: Familiarity with CRM software -- preferably Tessitura, Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to engage stakeholders about theatre and our mission on a regular basis, through verbal and written communication Interest in building relationships with community members through conversation and presence at events Impeccable organization skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects efficiently Self-starter who enjoys working independently and with a team to meet a goal Knowledge and interest in theatre, fundraising, and the Berkshires is a plus This position is full-time exempt with occasional evening/weekend work. Salary is $35,600 with benefits including paid vacation; health, dental, vision and life insurance offered; cultural exchange program with other Berkshire organizations; offer includes 60 days of company housing. Reed Young published this page in Job Board 5 years ago #J-18808-Ljbffr