Development Assistant - Florida Studio Theatre

Ideal Start Date: As soon as possible.



Florida Studio Theatre, a professional LORT D regional Theatre in Sarasota, FL is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Development Assistant, office or customer service experience preferred. This employee will provide clerical support for the theatre’s fundraising department including answering phones, data entry, preparing reports, and special events related activities. Some projects may occur during the evening or on weekends.



Position is predominately Monday to Friday with some weekend availability.



Strong computer, organizational, and clerical skills are a must.



Reporting to the Development Manager, this is a full-time position that is ideal for theatre and arts administration professionals who are somewhat early in their career and looking for excellent growth opportunities in non-profit work, communications, and business in a professional regional theatre setting.



JOB DESCRIPTION

• Process daily donations, acknowledgement letters, donation report forms, and tax receipts.

• Review the New Contributions report daily to ensure accuracy in appeal, campaign, and designation in collaboration with the Development Manager.

• Maintain foundation, corporation, and individual/household donor files, updating patron records, as needed.

• Draft solicitation letters for large direct mail initiatives (e.g., Become-A-Friend, Resub, Playbill Upgrades).

• Oversee list extractions, refine donor lists, print personalized letters, process lists through SmartAddresser, and manage USPS Bulk Mail drop-offs; Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries related to direct mail campaigns.

• Answer phones, process payments, and provide customer service to theatre patrons.

• Assist in the planning and execution of special events, receptions, and donor activities.

• Design donor communications and materials via Adobe Design, as needed.

• Provide backup support by making donor phone calls on Mondays when the Associate and Assistant are off, assist with donor lunches when other staff are unavailable, support renewal campaigns, and offer Box Office assistance as requested.

• Other duties as assigned.



REQUIRED SKILLS

• Effective written communication skills.

• MS 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & SharePoint) .

• Able to lift and move trays and boxes, up to 40 lbs.



PREFERRED SKILLS

• Familiarity with Database Software, such as Tessitura, a plus.

• Experience working in Adobe Suite (InDesign & Illustrator).

• Acquainted with direct mail campaigns and marketing technologies (SmartAddresser).



A valid driver’s license is required and an automobile for pickups and deliveries.



Salary range: annually $36,000 - $39,000



Florida Studio Theatre is working towards becoming a more inclusive and accessible organization. FST is thus committed to developing a work environment that is reflective of the diverse world that it serves. Applicants from all populations and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Consideration for employment will be given to all applicants without regard to race/ethnicity, gender identity/sexual orientation, age or ability.



For more information, log onto our website at www.floridastudiotheatre.org



To apply, please fill out the application form at https://www.cognitoforms.com/FloridaStudioTheatre1/FloridaStudioTheatreHiring


Salary: $36,000 - $39,000