Job Posting:
Development Associate

The Bushwick Starr theater is seeking a 3/4 time Development Associate to join our team.

The Development Associate is a direct report to the Development Director, and collaborates with executive leadership with interaction with the Board of Directors. 

The Development Associate is an integral fundraising position at The Bushwick Starr, with flexible office hours (remote work possible) and some nights and weekends required for special events and meetings.  This is a ¾ time position (30 hours/wk) with an annual salary of $44,063.00.

To apply please send a cover letter, resume and two references to apply@thebushwickstarr.org. Applications will be accepted through February 7. Position begins March 24.

The Bushwick Starr is an Obie Award winning not-for-profit theater that presents an annual season of new performance works. We are an organization defined by both our artists and our community, and since 2007, we have grown into a thriving theatrical venue, a vital neighborhood arts center, and a destination for exciting and engaging performance. We provide a springboard for emerging artists to make career-defining leaps, and we are a sanctuary where established artists come to experiment and innovate. We are also a neighborhood playhouse, serving our Bushwick, Brooklyn community's diverse artistic needs and impulses. We produce 3 main stage shows per season, in addition to  several education & community programs, special events, and development opportunities such as our new works Reading Series and artist residencies. The Bushwick Starr recently moved into our new permanent theater in Bushwick after a 3 year capital campaign.

The Starr is very much an environment of artists/administrators who are passionate about supporting new work, ambitious artists, and our programs & partnerships in Bushwick. Our relatively small size allows us to work closely and collaboratively, and as such, we value transparency, strong communication, and democratic decision-making practices between roles and departments.

We want to acknowledge that the Starr is an organization that has historically been run by an executive team of white, cisgendered people. As we grow, we continue to envision a team and model that reflects the 21st century world we live in and serves our local and national community. The Bushwick Starr is committed to continuing its implementation of anti-oppression practices and training for staff and board members. In 2018 we created our Code of Community: a living document on our website that details the codes by which all who pass through our doors will be treated and expected to treat others. We hold regular staff forums and trainings to continue our development in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA).  

Core responsibilities will include:

Fundraising:

  • Assisting Development Director with grant writing, reporting and research

  • Assisting in fundraising appeal writing and planning

  • Support of fundraising events including campaign events and Annual Gala

Donor Management

  • Data entry and reporting on progress to fundraising goals through management of donor database/CRM in OvationTix

  • Creation and tracking of donation acknowledgements

  • Managing campaign pledge commitments and scheduling pledge payments

  • Assisting Development Director with creating regular donor communications, including funder and stakeholder invites to events, managing membership perks including member ticket reservations

Ongoing / General

  • Develop and maintain relationships with donors, funders, local government officials, community partners, and neighborhood stakeholders 

  • Participation in and record taking for meetings of the Board of Directors and Campaign Committee, and logistical support for recurring departmental and team meetings

  • Create and update bios for Partners and high-capacity prospects, as well as support the Director of Development with ad hoc research needs

  • Other duties as assigned

This is a ¾ time position (30 hours/wk) with an annual salary of $44,063.00. Health and retirement benefits are available. We are interested in candidates who are not historically represented in our field, and encourage applications from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations.

To apply please send a cover letter, resume and two references to apply@thebushwickstarr.org. Applications will be accepted through February 7. Position begins March 24.