Telefund Caller - Signature Theatre

TELEFUND CALLER -SIGNATURE THEATRE



Signature Theatre, one of New York's leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking an TELEFUND CALLER for The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street.



About Signature

Founded in 1991, Signature Theatre celebrates playwrights and gives them an artistic home, producing six to eight productions annually. In 2005 Signature began its groundbreaking Signature Ticket Initiative, providing affordable tickets to all of its productions. In 2012, Signature opened The Pershing Square Signature Center, the Frank Gehry-designed 75,000 square foot Center featuring three theatres, two rehearsal studios, a central, public lobby with a café and bookstore, as well as administrative offices.



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



Position Summary

The Telefund Caller is a part-time temporary remote position in the Development department who makes outbound calls to cultivate relationships and raise funds from Signature’s audience members. We are seeking passionate, articulate, outgoing, tenacious theatre-artists as callers for our Telefundraising Campaign.

• Must have access to a phone and a computer with a reliable connection

• Must be available for 8-10 hours a week, afternoons and early evenings.

• Perform outbound fundraising calls

• Manage individual portfolio of leads

• Maintain knowledge of Signature Theatre programming, membership, and giving programs

• Report and submit gift forms to the Development Team



Desired Skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills and attention to detail

• Self-driven with a positive attitude

• Capacity to take on coaching and advice

• Ability to reach and exceed personal and fundraising goals

• Skilled in active listening and building rapport over the phone

• Possess a love of theater or passion for the arts



Desired Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent



Compensation

Hourly non-exempt $15/hour plus commission.



Benefits

N/A



Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to careers@signaturetheatre.org. Please include “Telefund Caller” in the subject line. No phone calls please.



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: $15. 00/Hour