Development, Communications, and Management Assistant - The 52nd Street Project

THE 52ND STREET PROJECT SEEKS:



Development, Communications & Management Assistant



The 52nd Street Project, a global leader in young people’s theater and community-based arts programs, seeks a motivated and meticulous Development, Communications & Management Assistant that reports to the Executive Director, Director of Institutional Advancement, and Development Director. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a strong communicator with excellent writing and organizational skills, and has an appreciation of the Project’s programming and youth development principles, and a strong affinity for its mission.



The 52nd Street Project is committed to diversity at all levels: on our stage, in our audience, on our staff, and within our leadership. We strongly encourage candidates of color to apply.



The position offers many rewards, including the chance to work with an extremely successful non-profit community-based arts organization; becoming part of a talented and intimate community of artists and educators; and serving the wonderful and vibrant – but underserved – youth of Hell’s Kitchen.



Responsibilities and Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:



Support Executive Director with administrative tasks such as: processing bills, deposits and invoices, communicating with outsourced Finance Department on all of these matters; tracking staff expenses and receipts; completing annual audit requests





Support Marketing & Development Department with:

Grant Research

Individual, Foundation, Corporate, & Government

Database Management

Gift entry & acknowledgments





Mailing list maintenance and appeals using Mailchimp and Patron Manager





Qualifying donations & tickets

Production Marketing

Inviting funders and underwriters to shows





Website & ticket platform listings





Online promotions

Social Media Content Creation

YouTube videos/Instagram/Facebook/Twitter

Other





Event support





Assisting with concessions at some Project performances





Organizational archiving

Requirements:



1-2 years of experience within a professional administrative setting, strong preference for those with a background in non-profit, arts, and/or education





Excellent written and oral communication





Meticulous attention to details





Strong judgement and ability to interact with high-profile individuals





Comfort working autonomously and taking initiative





Ability to work some nights and weekends for event & performance related support

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Benefits Included.



To apply please email cover letter, resume and two references to cochs@52roject.org with the subject line Development, Communications & Management Assistant. Questions about the The 52nd Street Project or the position are welcome, and may be addressed to Carol Ochs at cochs@52project.org.