Development Operations Assistant

Overview Kaufman Music Center, founded in 1952 as a community music school, now provides innovative and accessible music education to over 4,000 students of all ages and backgrounds each year. Its programs include Special Music School, Lucy Moses School, and pioneering teen new music initiatives such as Face the Music and Luna Composition Lab. The Center also operates Merkin Hall, where more than 50,000 audience members annually experience performances ranging from classical to contemporary. Kaufman Music Center is committed to leveling the playing field for young people in NYC and beyond through inclusive arts education and performance opportunities. More information about classes, performances, and programs is available at KaufmanMusicCenter.org. Position Development Operations Assistant — Kaufman Music Center is seeking a Development Operations Assistant to join its Development Department. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Events and Individual Giving and provides backline administrative assistance and data optimization for the full team in support of the Center’s mission and fundraising goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare gift entry and acknowledgments for all individual donors. Maintain Tessitura fundraising database, including donor records, reporting, and list segmentation. Maintain organized crediting documents, including Annual Fund listing, ensuring accurate data and recognition across brochures, programs, and online platforms. Collaborate across departments to ensure all enrolled families and students are captured accurately in Tessitura fundraising database. Work with Senior Manager, Events and Individual Giving to optimize fundraising processes and ensure all staff are regularly receiving bi-weekly prospect and renewal lists. Lead once-monthly wealth screening and ensure proper coding of all high potential individuals to ensure follow-up communications take place. Organize and prepare donor data for mailings, mass emails, etc. Participate in other administrative duties as assigned. Requirements Proficiency with Tessitura or other database/CRM software Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Windows OS Strong attention to detail, data, and follow-through, including streamlining/automating processes Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills Enthusiasm for Kaufman Music Center’s mission Eagerness to unlock new opportunities that connect prospective supporters with the Center’s work Positivity, flexibility, and resourcefulness in a deadline-driven environment Details The position is a part-time variable-hour role, approximately 12-15 hours per week September through June and limited work in July and August, in person. Application To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. Subject line should read: Development Operations Assistant. Please indicate in your cover letter how your experience matches the needs of the position. No phone calls, please. Applications will be kept confidential. Kaufman Music Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr