New York Shakespeare Festival
Communications Manager, Development
New York Shakespeare Festival, New York, New York, us, 10261
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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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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