Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, MTC seeks an experienced and knowledgeable Major Gifts Officer to become part of our Development team.

For over fifty years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by American and international playwrights.  We are strongly committed to producing work that is made by, and tells the stories of, a wide range of voices from all walks of life and to making that work accessible to all audiences including those that have historically lacked access to the arts and cultural sector. MTC produces eight plays annually in Broadway’s restored Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and off Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55th Street.

Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving,  the Major Gifts Officer is a member of MTC’s frontline fundraising team and is responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of gifts of $25,000 and above from donors and prospects, and managing the Artistic Director Circle and Salon programs.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage the identification, cultivation and solicitation process for a portfolio of approximately 150 Major Gift prospects.
• Conduct a minimum of 100 prospect meetings annually, with responsibility for managing communications and follow-up, including maintaining detailed activity reports and move management information on all prospects in the portfolio.
• Serve as an integral team leader and will work as a department liaison for the Artistic Director’s Circle Membership Program, comprising donors at the $12,500–$25,000 membership levels.

• • Lead ADC cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts
  • Ownership of ADC events, including the newly launched Artistic Director Salon series, finding hosts, dates, work with special events team on logistics
  • ADC Acquisition and pipeline development

• Spearhead Planned Giving Program, helping to identify consultant and/or marketing partner, and coordinating Society benefits.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Individual Giving to ensure that outreach across the office to donors and prospects is coordinated and effective. Assist the Director with special fundraising strategy projects as needed.
• Participate in major gift meetings to coordinate the major gift program, as well as prospect review meetings to discuss specific prospect strategies as they relate to prioritized fundraising needs.

• Represent MTC at special events, including Opening Nights, ADC Events and Salons, Patron Nights, Winter Benefit, Spring Gala, and others as needed.
• Promote positive donor relations and stewardship.
• Evaluate various gift opportunities and giving vehicles; recommend the most suitable for a particular donor.

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience or equivalent sales experience.

• A strong track record of fundraising, including major ($10K+) and mid-level ($5K+) gifts.
• Experience working in a performing arts organization or the cultural sector a plus.

• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks under deadline pressures and have the ability to work in a high-volume, high-demand (but highly collaborative, supportive, team-oriented) office.
• Ability to be creative, enterprising, persuasive, and tactful.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Some evenings and weekend hours required.

This is a full time, salaried position paying $75,000-$80,000 yearly with full benefits package including: group health insurance with options for spousal, family and/or domestic partner coverage, voluntary dental coverage, basic life and long term disability insurance, employer-funded pension, paid time off and optional 401(K) and flex savings plans for healthcare, dependent care and commuting expenses.

To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter to HR Director, via email to: [email protected] with “Major Gifts” and your last name in the subject (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).

Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization.  We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc. MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning not-for-profit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a motivated Assistant Box Office Treasurer to become part of our Friedman Theatre team.

For over fifty years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by American and international playwrights.  We are strongly committed to producing work that is made by, and tells the stories of, a wide range of voices from all walks of life and to making that work accessible to all audiences including those that have historically lacked access to the arts and cultural sector. MTC produces up to eight plays annually in Broadway’s restored Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and off Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55th Street.

This position will report to the Box office Treasurer.  Applicants MUST have box office experience. Experience with StarClient (Telecharge) and Tessitura is a big plus.  Must have excellent customer service skills, and be detail-oriented and highly motivated.  This is an excellent opportunity for a box office professional looking to seriously commit to taking the next steps in their career by working in a Broadway box office.

This is a Local 751 union position with starting salary of $1,093.66 a week and benefits as prescribed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, and requires a full-time commitment whiles shows are running.

To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter to HR Director, via email to: [email protected] with “Asst. Treasurer” and your last name in the subject (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).

Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization.  We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc. MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a part time Assistant House Manager for its Broadway home, the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.  For thirty-five years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by contemporary American and international playwrights.  MTC produces seven plays annually in Broadway’s recently restored Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and off-Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55^th Street.

DUTIES: The ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER’s primary responsibility is to assist the Theatre Manager in the oversight of all aspects of front-of-house operations during performances. This includes assisting the Theatre Manager in the supervision of ushers, lobby attendants, cleaning staff and security, concession operations and maintaining the safety and well-being of all persons in the building. The ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER’s goal is to maintain a first- rate level of customer service with all Friedman Theatre audience members.

The ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER, at the Theatre Manager’s direction, will schedule and supervise ushers, manage the MTC Store, complete and file reports. Additionally, the ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER will be prepared to act in the place of the Theatre Manager in case of absence or other circumstances, as directed. The ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER will have pre-show and post-show responsibilities as well as responsibilities for other MTC and special events that may take place in the theatre. The ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER will be a key member of the management staff of the Friedman theatre and will also have interaction with other MTC administrative staff and departments.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should have theatre front-of-house experience. Strong proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Outlook required as well. Certificate of Fitness for Indoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel (F03) certification required (or to be obtained within 3 months of hire). Fire drill, fire alarm, first aid, AED and CPR certifications not required but a bonus.

This is a part time, seasonal position paying $20 an hour that works approximately 32 hours per week during performance weeks.

To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume (in MS Word, PDF or plain text format only) with “Asst House Mgr” and your last name in the subject line to: [email protected].

Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization.  We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc. MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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