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Director of Development
Responsible for the planning and execution of all sponsorship and philanthropic giving programs related to New Spire Arts operations. The Director of Development will be a leader in creating strategic approaches to meeting and advancing the Stages Theater’s $2M annual budget goal. Growing annual individual giving, major gifts, institutional giving, sponsorship and endowment are central to the position.
Position Title: Director of Development
Supervisor’s Title: Executive Director
FLSA: Exempt
Position Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000 to $65,000
Organizational Background: New Spire Arts is a new performing arts education and performance center in Frederick, the second largest city in Maryland and about an hour’s drive northwest of Washington, DC. Two downtown properties are being renovated into the New Spire Stages and New Spire Spaces, performance and education venues, respectively. New Spire Stages, the city’s former Cultural Arts Center, will be an arts performance and information focal point for the community and will include a 250-seat black box theatre and small amphitheater/gathering space. New Spire Spaces, a former Department of Education facility, will be an education and creative hub, with classrooms and suites designed to serve current and future forms of performing arts presentation and instruction. New Spire Arts will anchor the Frederick theater district with cutting edge performances and transformational educational programs. The organization was created as a response to Frederick’s need for exceptional arts programming and as a catalyst to support local artists.
Key responsibilities include:
Annual Fund: Develop innovative campaigns to increase funding from individuals, corporations and foundations.
- Individuals/Major Gifts: Coordinate fundraising, direct mail, major gifts, and planned giving solicitations. Plan and implement donor acknowledgement procedures as well as donor appreciation/cultivation events.
- Institutional Grants: Develop strategic vision for a wide array of grant opportunities. Identify and secure Sponsorships for presenting series and educational programs. Market and coordinate corporate box and premium seat sales programs.
- Fundraising Events: Oversee the implementation of annual auction and gala concert and reception. Work with Board and event committees to achieve goals.
Capital Campaign: Working with Executive Director and external consultants, supervise all capital campaign activities and staff including volunteer training and the identification, cultivation and solicitation of donor prospects.
Advocacy: Guide the work of board members and coordinate trustee efforts to garner the support of City, State and Federal officials.
Board Management: Work collaboratively with Executive Director in guiding trustees in their committees and individually to strengthen institutional bonds and maximize the time, talents and connections in service to the organization’s mission. In concert with the Board Chair and Executive Director, develop meeting agendas and reports. Provide assistance to Governance Chair in the management of trustee prospect process, including maintenance of a list of active candidates, updating prospect materials, and scheduling prospect interactions. Conduct new trustee orientations. Maintain records on trustee participation for Governance Committee evaluation purposes.
Internal Interactions: Works closely with Executive, Operations, Education, Marketing and Ticket/Box Office departments in planning and coordinating related activities and community outreach programs.
Relationship-Building: Represent the organization to stakeholders and community-at-large serving as an ambassador at community functions, receptions, meetings and performances. Provides ongoing stewardship to all corporate, foundation and individual donors, from prospecting and initial engagement through follow up and ongoing relations to engage a large and diverse community in the mission and programs of the organization.
Annual Budgets: Create and monitor income and expense budgets for development department. Develop program budgets for various initiatives, as needed.
Staff Management: Develop a team as the department grows, including staff, contractual grant writers, and interns.
Salary: The salary will range between $60K to $65K depending on education and prior experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred or combination of education with equivalent years of work experience
- 5 years of proven, hands-on experience managing development efforts generating at least $2M annually and experience in the following areas:
o Working directly with a Board of Trustees, related committees and volunteers
o Soliciting and closing major gifts ($10,000+) from individuals and businesses
o Designing and overseeing annual fund campaigns
o Planned giving and capital campaigns
o Successful grant writing and grant management experience
o Proficiency in computers and experience with fund raising databases is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent organizational, written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to interface with all levels of management
- Strong organizational abilities, including staff management, plan development and task facilitation
- Creative thinking for problem solving, the ability to prioritize urgent or last-minute requests, and a willingness to assist when the need arises
- Understanding that good stories drive fundraising opportunities and ability to develop stories to facilitate fundraising
- Demonstrated understanding of the best practices in fundraising and current philanthropic trends
- Working knowledge of brand sponsorship opportunities
- Knowledge of the Frederick/Maryland business and philanthropic community
- Patron Manager experience preferred
Special Requirements: Candidate must be able to accommodate a flexible schedule requiring some evenings and weekends throughout the year.
Equal Opportunity Employer: New Spire Arts is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. New Spire Arts is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Candidates should describe previous activities working with a diverse donor base and mentoring minorities, women, or members of other underrepresented groups.
To apply:
Cover letter and resume may be submitted to Daniel Singh, Executive Director of New Spire Arts, via play@newspirearts.com.
Production Manager
New Spire Arts Production Manager
Position Title: Production Manager Supervisor’s Title: Executive Director
FLSA: Exempt Position Type: Full Time
Salary: $60K
Organizational Background:
New Spire Arts (NSA) is a new performing arts education and performance center in Frederick, the second largest city in Maryland and about an hour’s drive northwest of Washington, DC. Two downtown properties are being renovated into the New Spire Stages and New Spire Studios, performance and education venues, respectively. New Spire Stages, the city’s former Cultural Arts Center, will be an arts performance and information focal point for the community and will include a 250-seat black box theatre and small amphitheater/gathering space. The New Spire Studios, a former Department of Education facility, will be an education and creative hub, with classrooms and suites designed to serve current and future forms of performing arts presentation and instruction. New Spire Arts will anchor the Frederick theater district with cutting edge performances and transformational educational programs. The organization was created as a response to Frederick’s need for exceptional arts programming and as a catalyst to support local artists.
Production Manager: The Production Manager is responsible for supervising all aspects of production including hiring and supervision of all production personnel, working with directors and designers (in-house and outside companies) to ensure top quality productions, creating and maintaining production budgets, facility management and oversight. 3-5 years’ experience as a Production Manager or 5+ years’ experience as a member of a Production Management team required.
Key responsibilities include:
Planning & Implementation:
- Work with Executive Director on season planning, scheduling and budgeting.
- Work with the Director of Education on season planning, scheduling and budgeting.
- Oversee each production from conceptual production meetings to closing.
- Monitor and communicate closely with all members of the production department during all phases of the design and build process.
- Read all rehearsal and performance reports and ensure that all notes are addressed in a timely manner.
- Serve as main point of contact for renters and productions, ensuring that the lighting/scene/sound design can be achieved given the available resources.
- Ensure that cost outs of production designs occur in a timely manner. When necessary, facilitate discussions to scale down designs when they are over budget.
- Attend and run all production meetings. Production meetings occur for all New Spire Stages productions, outside rentals as needed, summer camp productions, and any NSA Fundraising Galas.
- Attend technical rehearsals and previews. Serve as liaison between New Spire Arts and guest artists, to maintain high quality and make decisions regarding labor and budget constraints, run production meetings after technical rehearsals and coordinate schedules and resources.
Guest Interaction:
- Responsible for client facing duties by greeting, welcoming, and directing visitors appropriately both in person and on the phone
- Greet guests upon arrival and connect them with the appropriate party
- Answer questions about classes, events and rentals
- Lead tours for guests requesting rentals to view the facility
Office Duties:
- Work with staff to ensure updates in Patron Manager system are completed as necessary
- Oversee the inventory of equipment and supplies
- Manage event calendars and schedule meetings
- Pass along complaints or problems to the appropriate party or handle when necessary
Internal Interactions: Works closely with Executive, Operations, Education, and Office departments to be able to direct guests appropriately, answer questions, and perform other duties.
Relationship-Building: Represent the organization by welcoming guests and directing them to their location
Staff Management: Develop a team as the department grows, including staff, and interns.
Salary: The salary will range between $60K – $65K depending on education and prior experience.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in theater production or equivalent experience
- 5 + years’ experience in production management or related field
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in supervisory position
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication and multitasking skills, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, patrons, etc.
- Exceptional customer service skills and professional phone manner
- Excellent organizational, skills
- Good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Friendly, professional and welcoming when interacting with guests
- Microsoft Office Skills – knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing documents
- Knowledge of Patron Manager system preferred
- Creative thinking for problem solving
- Ability to prioritize
- Works well under pressure
Special Requirements: Candidate must be able to accommodate a flexible schedule requiring some evenings and weekends throughout the year.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Spire Arts is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
New Spire Arts is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Candidates should describe previous activities working with a diverse donor base and mentoring minorities, women, or members of other underrepresented groups.
To apply:
Cover letter and resume may be submitted to Daniel Singh, Executive Director of New Spire Arts, via jobs@newspirearts.com. Priority will be given to applications received by November 30, 2018.
Internships
Intern with New Spire Arts! We have three internships with rolling applications available to students.
To apply, please email a cover letter describing why you would like to work with New Spire Arts and what skills you have to offer and a PDF resume to play@newspirearts.org. If you are applying for a Marketing Internship, please include at least one example of graphic design work.
New Spire Arts is an equal opportunity employer, has an inclusive work environment, and actively embraces a diversity of people, backgrounds, ideas, talents, and experience.