Development Assistant

TITLE: Development Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Development

REPORTS TO: Director of Development

PAY RANGE: $20 – $23 per hour; part-time

LOCATION: Onsite

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The part-time Development Assistant will support the Broadway Sacramento Development team by handling administrative tasks, managing donor databases, fulfilling donor benefits and assisting with events. Some evenings and weekend hours are required to cover donor lounge shifts and events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Will share responsibilities as a point of contact for donor inquiries.
  • Process donations, update donor information, send acknowledgment letters and generate reports on fundraising campaign progress.
  • Serve as a donor lounge host; responsibilities include welcoming donors, overseeing donor lounge setup, helping with donor recognition and ensuring an elevated experience.
  • Help with fundraising and stewardship events.
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the Development team.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • One to two years of fundraising experience, preferably at an arts organization.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and work collaboratively.
  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and one to two years’ CRM database experience required, preferably with Tessitura.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Regularly required to stand during events and donor lounge shifts.
  • Ability to work in various climate conditions.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to the height of 3 to 4 ft.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

ABOUT BROADWAY SACRAMENTO

Broadway Sacramento is Northern California’s premiere producer and presenter of musical theatre, and the largest nonprofit musical theatre in California. Since the inception of Broadway At Music Circus in 1951 under an open-air, circus-style big top, Broadway Sacramento has grown to become the most successful nonprofit performing arts organization in Northern California. Between Broadway At Music Circus and Broadway On Tour, Broadway Sacramento entertains over 250,000 patrons every year.

Broadway Sacramento is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.