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Job Description / Duties

The following opportunity is for an 8-week placement supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program that supports employers in creating jobs for young Canadians across the country. To apply, applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age, legally entitled to work in Canada. *For more information on whether or not you may be eligible to work under this program, please visit https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth

As a not-for-profit charitable arts organization, we rely heavily on the generosity of our community to assist us with offsetting operating costs. We receive support from individual donors, External Foundations, individual Giving, Special Events and more. There is also opportunity to work on project with other departments at the Arts Club as corporate sponsors, foundations and all levels of government. The Development Department manages these relationships very closely.

The Development Department is seeking a results oriented and energetic individual to take on the position of Fund Development Assistant. Reporting to the Associate Director of Development, the Fund Development Assistant will work in areas of the department such as Corporate Sponsorship, External Foundations, Individual Giving, Special Events, and more. There is also the opportunity to work on projects with other departments at the Arts Club such as Education and Artistic. If you are someone who wants a hands on experience working in the not-for-profit sector, then this might be the job for you!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assisting with set-up and execution of the Artistic Director’s Circle reception on opening nights, corporate pre-show receptions, signature fundraising events, Ensemble and donor appreciation events
• Assisting with silent auction solicitation and collection
• Assisting with CONTRA or In Kind donation solicitation
• Helping with donor loyalty and stewardship initiatives
• Prospective donor research
• Data entry and record maintenance using Tessitura
• Raffle ticket processing using Tessitura
• Execution of annual mail-outs
• Manage invoicing for corporate client hosting
• Some in-house graphic design
• Other administrative duties as required

Qualifications / Required Skills

▪ Excellent writing and good organizational skills
▪ Ability to take direction as well as work independently
▪ Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, working knowledge of Microsoft Access as asset
▪ Good interpersonal and communication skills
▪ Detail oriented
▪ A passion for the arts, specifically theatre is an asset

The Arts Club Theatre Company has a robust COVID-19 / communicable disease safety plan that continues to evolve given current provincial health orders and guidelines and as these may change during the term of this position, the incumbent may be expected to adjust how they work. Additionally, there may be a need for applicants to have access to a home computer or laptop that they are able to work from while any remote working procedures are in place.

Additional Information

Start date: June 27, 2022 (8-week term)
Salary: $18* per hour - *contingent on funding
Employment Type: Temporary Full-time (35 hour work week, 9 AM – 5:00 PM.)

Salary: $18* per hour - *contingent on funding

Contact Information

To Apply: Email your cover letter and resume to humanresources@artsclub.com

Application Deadline: April 30, 2022

We thank all who express interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Arts Club Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and hiring decisions are based solely on the merits of the candidates and needs of the “Society”.

Employer Profile

The Arts Club Theatre Company is Western Canada’s largest professional theatre company. Now in its 58th season, this not-for-profit charitable organization typically produces and presents year-round at three venues—the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Granville Island Stage, and Newmont Stage—as well as on tour throughout the province.