Development Associate

The heart of Boston Ballet is the human experience. Through our living and breathing art, we forge human connections—between artist and attendee, teacher and trainee, friend and newcomer, one's outer and inner self. We believe that the community of employees that makes dance possible is better together when talented individuals with varied life experiences, identities, races, cultures and ideas are welcomed, encouraged, and heard.

Boston Ballet is seeking a motivated and conscientious Development Associate to provide key support to the Development Department. Reporting to the Development Operations Manager, they/them will be responsible for providing administrative support for the Development Department and assisting with external and internal relationships to ensure the success of a thriving and engaging giving program at Boston Ballet. In addition, they/them will help implement new processes in support of excellent data management, analysis, and relationship management. This hybrid position is considered full-time and non-exempt.

This is a great opportunity to build the foundation for a solid and successful development career in a world-class institution, working in an energetic team, oriented on fundraising and overachieving results. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Development Department support

• Optimize and document processes and systems to increase the overall effectiveness of the Development team.
• Collaborate with Artistic staff on in-studio donor visits and high-level benefits delivery for top supporters, including arranging in-studio visits and prospecting opportunities.
• Maintain accurate donor listings for theater program book, website, and other publications.
• Provide administrative support for the Chief Development Officer, including scheduling internal and external meetings, and booking meetings spaces for department needs. 
• Serve as a Development liaison to the Boston Ballet Volunteer Association (BBVA).
• Prepare endowment, scholarship, and other ad-hoc stewardship reports, and draft correspondence and prepare department mailings as necessary.

EVW Visionaries’ Circle & Major Gifts support

• Assist the Director of Major Gifts with administrative support, including calendar management, donor communication, and data tracking. 
• Assist with the project management and execution of special projects and stewardship efforts for the EVW Visionaries’ Circle. 
• Update fundraising database with new and current biographical, relationship, affiliation information, and contact notes.

Special Events and Experiences support

• Prepare and manage event invitation lists, RSVP forms, and event data in Tessitura.
• Assist with research on event attendees for high-profile events.
• Assist with events throughout the season, including as a staff representative onsite and during the planning stages as needed.
• Serve as representative to Boston Ballet while the Company is in theater, staffing the VIP Lounge at least twice per production.

Please submit cover letter and resume with your application in order to be considered for this role. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 
• At least one year of experience in an administrative, customer service, or development related role.
• A proactive individual with the ability to learn quickly, and a growth-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Effective at working with others to reach common goals and objectives.
• Excellent organizational and analytic skills with strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize, plan, and organize your activities.
• Strong verbal and written skills, as well as the ability to create impactful presentation materials using PowerPoint.
• Understanding of sales and/or fundraising as well as customer service best practices.
• Exercises discretion and good judgment with highly confidential materials.
• Must be willing to work in the office a minimum of two days per week.
• Must be available to work weekend and evening hours, especially during the regular performance season. 

Boston Ballet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer