Olympia Family Theater is seeking a Development & Communications Manager. Duties to include:
About Olympia Family Theater (OFT)
Olympia Family Theater’s mission is to engage audiences of all ages in performances and programs that entertain and educate. We have been serving families in Thurston County and surrounding areas since 2006. From humble beginnings, OFT has become a thriving non-profit arts organization engaging thousands of children and their families each year. To date we have produced nearly 60 shows in our mainstage season.
Some current projects we are excited about include: establishing a brand-new all-ages performance and rehearsal space next door to our theater, and operating an Access for All ticketing initiative that offers all OFT programming on a sliding scale starting at FREE.
Development & Communications Manager Duties include:
Communications
- Manage OFT social media, with an emphasis on Facebook & Instagram
- Manage OFT’s ad-trades and sponsorship outreach for each season
- Manage OFT’s Membership program
- Managing poster distribution & signage for all productions and events
- Collaborating on digital program and ad creation for productions
- Collaborate on all press releases, radio promotions, and outward facing communications
- Represent OFT in the community at events and/or meetings
Development
- Manage details for OFT’s annual gala
- Manage donor renewals letters
- Manage donor thank-you’s
- Serve on OFT’s Board fundraising committee
- Collaborate with Executive Director on grant writing and reporting
- Managing communications around End of Year campaign and/or other giving campaigns
Skills & Qualifications
- At least 1-2 years of experience in fundraising and/or communications
- Share OFT’s commitment to an anti-racist and pro-justice practice
- Attention to detail and love or organization
- Strong computer skills, including comfort with Google Drive and CRM systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to self-manage and work independently. We will provide support – but will also need you to be proactive about your own workload.
- Ability to talk to, and connect with, people from all walks of life
- (Desired) Experience with social justice and/or community organizing work
- (Desired) A strong interest in the arts
Compensation
This is a 30-hours per week position, paid at $24.00 hourly. We provide flexible working hours, and a generous vacation policy. We do not provide health benefits at this time.
To Apply:
Email the following documents to Keri Kellerman, Interim Executive Director: keri@olyft.org by August 18, 2023.
- Short cover letter
- Resume
- Two personal or professional references
We are aiming for a start date of September 15, 2023. Candidates will have to pass a WA state background check.
We encourage applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), Women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. OFT is committed to being an antiracist organization and strives to remove barriers that might discourage any person from working here.
