Project Manager (Contract Position) - Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF)

Position Title: Project Manager (Contract Position)



About Dramatists Guild Foundation:

Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) is a national charity that fuels the future of American theater by supporting the writers who create it. DGF fosters playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists at all stages of their careers. We sponsor educational programs; provide awards, grants, and stipends; offer free space to create new works; and give emergency aid to writers in need. By supporting and nurturing the creators of today, we protect the stories of tomorrow.



At DGF, we are committed to the safety of our employees and their families. While COVID-19 continues to pose a threat to the health and well-being of all individuals, vaccinations can significantly reduce that threat and help protect our workplace as well as our community.



DGF is committed to sustaining an equitable and safe environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Access, equity, and authenticity are core values at DGF and we are dedicated to providing employees with a work environment that celebrates varied backgrounds and is free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage candidates of all ages who identity as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, disabled, trans, non-binary, and queer to apply. All applications will receive consideration for employment.



Position Summary:

DGF seeks a self-motivated and efficient professional to help provide administrative support to our writer development programs. Reporting to the Director of Programming, the Project Manager will assume responsibility for overseeing the development of multiple programs that support an organization’s main objectives.



Reports to:

Director of Programming



Position Status:

Contractor (Six-week contract)



Start Date:

As soon as possible



Location:

520 8th Ave, Suite 2401, New York, NY 10018. The DGF Office is ADA accessible.



Salary:

$6,500 up to 30hr per week, 3 days a week (total compensation for six-week contract)



Benefits and Perks:

• Occasional free theater tickets and access to purchase house seats, if available.



Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Work collaboratively as part of the programming team to ensure all project goals are met.

• Monitoring dramatists projects to ensure goals are met

• Meeting with participants to evaluate and discuss program status and goals

• Manage application processes for projects in their portfolio

• Track and solicit testimonials from applicants

• Update and process paper and electronic grant applications

• Maintain applicant correspondence and files

• Complete data entry projects as needed

• Assist with projects and research related to current and future projects and programs



Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree plus 3 years professional administrative work experience

• Proven strong understanding and practice of cultural competency

• Strong writing and editing skills

• Attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to foresee challenges and problem solve

• Ability to work as part of a team and multitask

• Proficiency in Google Drive, Monday.com, Adobe Creative Suite

• Experience working with Submittable and databases such as Donor Perfect, Classy a plus

• Spanish language-skills a plus

• Knowledge of the theater industry a plus

• Management and leadership skills

• Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Teamwork and motivational skills

• Organizational and multitasking skills



The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.



How to Apply:

Please create an account through Submittable to submit your application at: https://dramatistsguildfoundation.submittable.com/submit/228021/project-manager-contract-position. A cover letter is not required, but please answer the questions in the application fully with attention to sentence structure, spelling, and grammar. We are unable to accept applications via email or mail due to tracking difficulty and capacity.



If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail info@dgf.org with “Project Manager” in the subject line, or call 212-391-8384, and we will do our best to get back to you in a timely manner.
Salary: $6,500 (total compensation for six-week contract)