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New York Shakespeare Festival

Communications Manager, Development

New York Shakespeare Festival, New York, New York, us, 10261

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The Public Theater is seeking a Communications Manager, Development. This role will solicit and steward individuals across digital and print channels with a focus on conditional and segmented content that highlights donor impact on The Public. The person best suited for this role is just as comfortable writing copy as they are managing data. This position, within the Individual Giving team, will report to the Director, Patron Programs and Services.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary point of contact for Development e-communications

Strategize and execute a communications schedule with a holistic view of the entire development department

Share out and review upcoming institutional communications in Development department meetings

Coordinate with external communications staff across departments to manage the Institutional Communications calendar

Collaborate with the Director, Patron Programs and Services to develop and execute multi-channel (mail, email/online, and onsite)solicitation and stewardship campaigns. Specifically:

Draft, edit, and manage email creation in Prospect2(P2)

Draft copy for members’ newsletters & season guides, brochures, special announcements, and other stewardship communications

Request extractions in Tessitura, prepare data, and route with internal stakeholders when necessary

Coordinate the design of fundraising collateral with The Public’s Brand Studio

Liaise with off-site print and mail vendors

Review and analyze performance metrics (open/click rate, donors, monies raised, etc.)

Collaborate with the Special Events team on special event invitations and confirmations.

Draft and send invitations and confirmation emails through P2Request extractions in Tessitura, prepare data, and route with internal stakeholders when necessary

Work cross-departmentally to gather information, quotes, stories, and photos needed for communications

Maintain the Development department’s pages on publictheater.org

Create and maintain all donor listings and program/production crediting on printed & digital materials

Draft copy for acknowledgment templates and liaise with other Development teams to ensure templates are maintained

Uphold data hygiene in compliance with defined standards

Assist the Special Events team at donor events throughout the year, as needed

Requirements:

5+ years of experience with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Proven analytical and strategic thinking capabilities

CRM Competency and willingness to expand skillset. Tessitura and Prospect2 are our platforms.

Advanced knowledge of computerized systems and operating environments i.e., Microsoft Office and specialized computer applications

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to present and disseminate data to various audiences

Ability to perform complex administrative tasks with only general supervision

A self-starter with the ability to set a course of action, prioritize deadlines, solve complex and delicate problems and organize information concisely and effectively.

Ability to work cross-departmentally with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment with numerous deadlines.

Knowledge of theater and the arts in NYC is a plus

Compensation:

This is an exempt full-time position, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, with an annual salary starting at $64,000. The Public Theater offers a competitive salary in the nonprofit arts sector along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

The Public Theater is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from underrepresented populations in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

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