SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER

2nd Stage Theater

The Special Events Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Manage solicitation schedule for each fundraising event

- Draft solicitation letters and emails

- Oversee the creation and maintenance of mailing lists for all events

- Coordinate event logistics for cultivation events throughout the season

- Manage ticketing for Opening Night and cultivation event performances

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree

- 3+ years of experience in special events, preferably in fundraising for arts non-profit

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to exercise excellent judgment and decorum in all interactions

- Accurately handle diverse projects and a large volume of detailed work simultaneously while using good judgment in prioritizing tasks

- Must be able to remain calm and focused in a high-paced environment

- Excellent time management skills along with ability to work independently and collaboratively

- Computer experience including Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of non-profit database software including Tessitura a major plus

- Some evening and weekend hours required