Assistant Director, Membership & Annual Fund
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 80000 - 90000
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center Inc. (JALC) is to entertain enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance education and advocacy. From college students to young stars from working professionals to celebrated masters we present quality jazz for an ever-increasing audience in an unprecedented range of activities and a variety of venues. We are dedicated to lifting audiences and bringing people together with substance and with integrity. JALC has created a dynamic platform where our key constituents jazz artists (beginner to grizzled veteran) fans (casual listeners to advanced scholars) educators (local band leaders to leading artist-educators) and advocates (local community advocates to important national promoters) can meet engage learn and work towards common objectives.
About the Role
The Assistant Director Membership & Annual Fund is responsible for the execution of the communications and solicitations for Friends of Jazz membership; management of Rhythm Club Jazz at Lincoln Centers membership program for young patrons ages 21-45; and the annual fund within Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC). The main function of this role is to support strategic plans to acquire re-engage and retain members and donors. The incumbent will work closely with the Creative Team to project manage and coordinate Membership appeals and will also support the Special Events team to execute member events. This individual should be a motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage the execution of the Friends of Jazz membership program including strategic implementation of a solicitation plan for upgrades re-engagement renewals retention stewardship and acquisition.
- Lead and grow Rhythm Club JALCs young patron membership group including oversight of benefit fulfillment and annual member events; management and stewardship of the groups co-chairs; and implementation of memberships acquisition solicitation renewal-to-upgrade strategy.
- Create and maintain a meticulous appeal schedule for print and digital communications for all broad base appeals throughout the fiscal year including solicitations stewardship and cultivation communications. Project manage appeals to ensure that the schedule is adhered to.
- Serve as the primary donor-facing staff member for all matters related to the Friends of Jazz and Rhythm Club individual membership programs.
- Work with stakeholders across the organization to support specific membership marketing strategies such as direct mail acquisitions on-site recruitment/promotion brochures print ads and online incentives.
- Provide support for raising annual operating support for JALC via direct mail telemarketing and online efforts.
- Act as project manager for all membership-related correspondence in a timely manner allowing time for input and recommendations from colleagues especially the Individual Giving team.
- Provide back-office support for mailing list and database management and gift tracking.
- Assist with other related donor-facing special projects and/or departmental responsibilities and tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in membership telefunding and/or direct mailing is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience in Tessitura or other fundraising software and email software such as Wordfly is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills especially in writing and public speaking.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment across multiple programs and departments.
- Keen attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Knowledge and appreciation of jazz music and culture.
- Must be available to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: generous PTO; medical dental & vision; a defined contribution plan and deferred compensation plans.
Work Location Expectations
At Jazz at Lincoln Center we believe the best work happens in person through collaboration spontaneous conversation and the kind of connection that reflects the spirit of jazz itself. While we do not offer formal hybrid arrangements we approach real life with understanding: when things come up we are flexible. That said staff are expected to be on site whenever their role or schedule requires it whether that is standard hours evenings or weekends so that we can do our best work together.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Jazz at Lincoln Center is an equal opportunity employer that affords equal opportunities to all applicants employees contractors and other covered persons and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Jazz at Lincoln Center is committed to creating an inclusive open and respectful culture that reflects and embraces diversity.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounts Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Administrative Skill
- Leadership skills
- Accounting & Finance
- Accounts Management
- Communication
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Accounts Payable
About Company
Jazz at Lincoln Center is part of Lincoln Center in New York City. Wynton Marsalis is the artistic director and the leader of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Home to Dizzy's Club, Rose Theater, and The Appel Room.
