MANAGER OF SPECIAL EVENTS & BOARD RELATIONS- - Signature Theatre Company

MANAGER OF SPECIAL EVENTS & BOARD RELATIONS- SIGNATURE THEATRE

Signature Theatre, one of New York's leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking a MANAGER OF SPECIAL EVENTS & BOARD RELATIONS.

About Signature

Signature Theatre is an artistic home for storytellers. By producing several plays from each Resident Writer, Signature offers a deep dive into their bodies of work. Founded in 1991 by James Houghton, Signature Theatre is now led by Artistic Director Paige Evans and Executive Director Timothy J. McClimon. Signature serves its mission by hosting our distinctive playwright residencies at our permanent home at The Pershing Square Signature Center, a three-theatre facility on West 42nd Street designed by Frank Gehry Architects. The Center supports and encourages collaboration among artists, cultural organizations, and local communities by providing free, public access throughout the space. In addition to its three intimate theatres, the Center features a studio theatre, a rehearsal studio and a public café and bar. Since its founding, Signature has received over 100 awards and in 2014 became the first New York theatre to receive the Regional Tony Award.

EDIA

Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature Theatre’s institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply. Signature is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and welcomes candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities. Please read our commitment to creating a theatre focused on EDIA at signaturetheatre.org

Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving & Special Events, the Manager of Special Events & Board Relations is a key position in Signature’s Development Department. This position is responsible for leading the fundraising for $1MM in annual benefit events, as well as planning stewardship and cultivation events, and managing relationships with our Board of Trustees.

Job Responsibilities:

SPECIAL EVENTS (70% of role)

• Co-create the revenue strategy and lead the execution on sales for all benefit events, including a spring gala, fall benefit reading, and special benefit performances of Signature shows, overall raising approx. $1MM annually to advance Signature’s mission.

• Drive the creative producing and party planning efforts for Signature’s benefit events including leading the entire Signature staff in the organization-wide effort, crafting the event aesthetics/decor, and managing vendors including caterers, designers, auctioneers, printers, photographers, and entertainers.

• Serve as the key institutional contact for all gala ticket and table buyers, including coordinating seating, ticketing, dietary restrictions, and gift acknowledgements.

• Lead the planning and execution of approx. 10-20 stewardship and cultivation events for Signature’s donors each season, including cocktail hours, Q&As, dinners, and post-show parties, both onsite and at offsite venues and private homes.

• Co-lead a cross-team effort to plan Opening Night celebrations for each Signature production, in partnership with the Marketing, Artistic, Production/Facilities & General Management Teams.

• Manage expense budgets for all events and find ways to minimize costs while maximizing impact.

• Manage all gift entry for event donations in Tessitura, and coordinate with the Finance Team on audit compliance, reconciliation, and payment processing.

BOARD RELATIONS (30% of role)

• Serve as the key institutional contact for Board Members, including coordinating ticketing, gift processing, pledge forms, etc.

• Lead the scheduling, follow-up, and execution for all quarterly Board Meeting, and all meetings of Board Committees and task forces

• Drive the creation and distribution of agendas and supplemental materials for all Board Meetings

• Attend all Board and Committee meetings to take minutes, assign follow-ups, and coordinate technology needs with presentations and Zoom rooms

• Update the Board with key institutional news and updates about our shows and artists

The Manager of Special Events & Board Relations is a key member of the Development team, participating in all company events and assisting across the department and the Company as needed. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Desired Experience and Skills

• 3+ years of fundraising and/or special events experience, preferably in an arts and culture institution

• A collaborative leader with the ability to establish productive working relationships across the staff and with vendors

• Impeccable attention to detail, paired with particularly keen memory and persistent follow-through

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, and comfort in interacting with our Board of Trustees and representing Signature Theatre to the public

• A creative approach to event planning, and the ability to equally prioritize hitting fundraising targets and creating memorable guest experiences

• Experience with Tessitura or a similar CRM software, Adobe Suite, Canva, Wordfly, Microsoft 365 Suite, and/or Asana, a plus

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time salaried exempt position with an annual salary between $60,000 and $70,000. Benefits include group health, dental, and vision plans, as well as the opportunity to participate in tax-saving flexible spending, commuter and 401(k) plan

Hybrid & Remote Working Options

Signature Theatre’s staff works at the Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street in New York City. While the office is open Monday to Friday, employees have the option to work two days a week remotely.

To Apply https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1929255/SIGNATURE-THEATRE-COMPANY-Inc/Manager-of-Special-Events-and-Board-Relations

Optional ability to submit work samples with your application. This can be anything that showcases your ability to meet any core functions of the job description. Next Steps Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and first round interviews will be scheduled beginning September 12. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews. We hope to make an offer for this position in early October.

Considerations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Salary: $60,000-$70,000