Job: Development and Event Coordinator
The Front Porch Arts Collective (The Porch) seeks an emerging arts and culture professional who is seeking to expand their knowledge and experience in development and patron cultivation. The Development & Event Coordinator will be supervised by the Co-Producing Artistic Directors and Development Consultant and work alongside the Associate Producing Director/Education Director and Artistic Associate.
Responsibilities and Opportunities Include:
- Supporting grant proposal submission, including but not limited to proposal research, partners coordination, proposal copy development/editing, and general proposal administration
- Supporting donor/patron acknowledgements by drafting and facilitating contribution acknowledgements and general correspondence
- Supporting Special Event coordination and planning. Special events range from small patron/donor events, to press opening celebrations, to large-scale Gala
- Supporting Live/Online Auction activities including but not limited to: solicitation of items; curation of auction packages; creation/maintenance of online auction platform; and auction close out administration
- Attendance at weekly staff meetings, working alongside The Porch staff to identify opportunities to authentically and deeply engage with and manage patron and community partner relationships
- Supporting day to day development administration including: maintenance of CRM (DonorPerfect); digital and hard record maintenance; and ongoing campaign support
- Attending and actively participating in organization wide initiatives as appropriate
A Development & Event Coordinator candidate should bring an enthusiasm to learn and explore our unique and fast-growing non-profit performing arts model, fundraising, and professional theater. Strong written and verbal communication skills are an asset to this role. Knowledge of the Google suite and Microsoft Office preferred. Training in CRM and other platforms will be provided. Individuals who enjoy a balance of working both independently and collaboratively will enjoy this position. Humor, flexibility, and accountability are attributes we value and cultivate.
Position Begins: December 2023
Time Frame: December – June 2024 Initial Engagement; Opportunity for renewal
Hours per Week: 25 hours per week with a customized flexible schedule. Occasional nights and weekends.
Pay: $25/hour
To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to: info@frontporcharts.org.
About the Organization:
The Front Porch Arts Collective (The Porch) is a black theatre company committed to advancing racial equity in Boston through theater.
The Porch is a communal gathering place. For nearly a decade, Boston has existed without a professional black theatre company employing artists of color and demanding the consideration of the major news outlets in Greater Boston. Boston’s reputation as an unwelcoming and racist city, featured prominently in a seven-part Spotlight series in the Boston Globe, highlighted issues of structural racism, including the visible cultural segregation in the arts. As a black theater company committed to rewriting those narratives, our namesake signifies a communal spirit, inspiring us to serve communities of color and produce art that is inclusive of all communities and welcoming to all audiences, to inspire a more tolerant and inclusive Boston.
Vision
- Examine the interactions between race, culture, economics, ability, gender, and sexuality from the lens of people of color
- Challenge the biased narratives toward people of color in America
- Retain diverse talent by increasing representation on stage, back stage, in the office, and in the boardroom
- Train the next generation of people of color theater artists ready to address social change through theater
- Produce exciting theatre with integrity and high artistic standards
Values
Cultural Inclusion. Community Advancement. Impactful Legacy.
The Front Porch Arts Collective is committed to fostering a strong pipeline of local BIPOC artists and administrators pursuing art work in creative skills, financial literacy, and arts administration. We strongly encourage people of color and LGBTQA+ candidates to apply.