Job opportunities at the joffrey
The Joffrey Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Joffrey Ballet is committed to providing equal opportunity employment opportunities to candidates and employees without regard to race, religion, creed, age, sex, height, weight,
marital status, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, national origin citizenship, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About The Joffrey Ballet
The world renowned Joffrey Ballet moved to Chicago in 1995. Although relatively young in Chicago, The Joffrey has made tremendous strides in becoming a cultural pillar of the community and will soon embark on a capital campaign focused on securing its long term home in Chicago. The vision of co-founders Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino remains ever present, namely the preservation of historical masterpieces, the commission of new works and the performance of the ground breaking ballets created by the company’s founders. Diversity has been and continues to be at the heart of the company’s mission. The company performs four times per year at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in Chicago in collaboration with the Chicago Sinfonietta. The Joffrey also tours extensively in the U.S. and internationally. The Joffrey is governed by a 70 person Board of Directors representing Chicago’s largest corporations and is also supported by a 150 plus Women’s Board who host The Joffrey’s widely attended special events.
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Director of Development and Marketing
Department: Development and Marketing
General Position Description and Primary Individuals and Entities this Position Interfaces with:
This position reports directly to the Executive Director, Christopher Clinton Conway, and is a member of the senior management team and provides strategic direction and vision to the Development and Marketing
departments. The Director of Development and Marketing will coordinate and prioritize various goals including major gift fundraising and capital campaigns, community and public relations, and marketing.
This position requires that one project a positive image of the Joffrey Ballet with all parties associated with the company and the general public.
Essential responsibilities include:
- Prepares the annual development plan with goals and strategies for all aspects of the fund raising effort.
- Creates a comprehensive strategic marketing plan including setting and articulating a set of clear priorities and a plan of action to reach goals consistent with the Joffrey’s mission.
- Sets strategy, organizes, manages, and recruits Development and Marketing Departments capable of meeting annual and long-term goals and objectives.
- Oversees an annual campaign that includes individual, corporate, foundation and government support and special projects and events.
- Implements marketing communications program focusing on consistent messages and identity, public affairs, publications, advertising, and online communication.
- Prepares strategic long-range development plans for annual and project specific support and recommends course of action to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
- Assists the Executive Director in fulfilling his/her fund raising responsibilities including management and solicitation of annual gifts by Directors and their corporate affiliates.
- Builds volunteer leadership for the development program and its various components.
- Participates as a member of the senior staff and assists with management and planning issues.
- Serves as a resource in the identification and evaluation of candidates for future Board membership and leadership.
- Staffs the Development Committee and attends all committee meetings.
- Reviews and signs off on all grant proposals.
- Reviews and signs of on all individual giving and women’s board appeals, invitations, and other materials.
- Reviews and recommends policies for donor levels and designations; stewardship; incentives and recognition; receipt, valuation and credit for gift and grant commitments; and
gift acceptance procedures.
- Reviews and signs off on all development program promotional materials and communications.
- Personally makes calls on prospects and donors, as appropriate, in order to cultivate, solicit, and honor their support, involving Board Members and Executive Director as needed.
Non-essential responsibilities include:
- Attending Joffrey Chicago performances.
- Attending Joffrey donor cultivation and stewardship events, and special events hosted by the Women’s Board.
- Traveling to performances in other cities and attending events and activities associated with these performances, as needed.
Qualifications: Undergraduate degree required. Five (5) years of development experience required. A proven track record of accomplishment and success fundraising for a major arts or related organization.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to make decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Superb communication skills required. Must have the ability to speak persuasively with donors and
prospective donors about the needs and goals of The Joffrey. Ability to take an active role in solicitations, and confidently lead, inspire, and organize Board and volunteer leadership. Excellent
strategic, technical, and organizational skills required. Sense of humor and team spirit also necessary. Knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge a plus.
Please mail or fax resume and cover letter to:
The Joffrey Ballet
Attn: Kristen Caruso
70 E. Lake St. Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: 312.739.0119
No phone calls, please.
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