Development Associate - Barrington Stage Co

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 musicals; 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

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 $43,000 with benefits including paid vacation; health, dental, vision and life insurance offered; cultural exchange program with other Berkshire organizations. BSC can also assist with relocation.



https://barringtonstageco.bamboohr.com/careers/137?source=aWQ9Mjc%3D
Salary: $43,000 yearly