TITLE: Associate Director of Development
STATUS: Full Time, Exempt
DIVISION: Development
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
POSITION AVAILABLE: October 1, 2023

THE POSITION

Reporting directly to the Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development is a full-time position supporting Studio's fundraising team by managing the institution's foundation and government portfolio, including writing all grant proposals and reports, supervising the Membership Coordinator, and drafting all department communication.

The position requires evening and weekend work to support special events and will require regular onsite work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the primary point of contact for government and foundation stakeholders.
• Monitors the full life cycle of all grant applications including initial narrative drafts, proper application submission, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Manages the Membership Coordinator with respect to oversight of the communications calendar, campaign timelines, and special event planning.
• Drafts all department communication, including direct mail campaigns, renewal and acknowledgment letters, and the Spotlight donor email.
• Participate in Studio Theatre's on-going Anti-Racism work.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Studio Theatre is seeking an individual with considerable talent, passion for the theatre, and ability to advance institutional aims. We expect a candidate will have:

• Strong professional grant-writing skills.
• Familiar knowledge of non-profit fundraising and best practices for government and foundation relations.
• Interest in assisting with special events.
• Comfort with significant screen time (5-8 hours daily).
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and enthusiasm to work with teams with diverse identities.

COMPENSATION
This position is a full-time salaried [non]exempt position with an annualized salary between $64,000 and $68,000.

Studio Theatre offers a generous benefit package including medical with a partial employer contribution and a funded HRA, dental, and vision insurance and FSA; longterm disability insurance; life insurance; 401K with an employer match; and commuter benefits. Studio Theatre time off policies include ten paid holidays, five floating holidays, separate sick leave, and annual vacation leave accrual starting at ten days for new hires.

Studio Theatre's administrative hours are Monday thru Friday 10am to 6pm. Studio Theatre's remote work policy allows certain positions to work remotely up to two days a week plus exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Due to the nature of live entertainment, all positions may require some evening and weekend work.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants can apply using the application form.

If you need assistance filling out the form, please email employment@studiotheatre.org or call 202.232.7267 x 0 for assistance. Proof of COVID vaccination is not required at the application stage but will be required if a job offer is extended.

Studio Theatre is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.