The Public Theater
New York, NY
US
The Public Theater seeks an Institutional Partnerships Officer who will be responsible for providing critical grant writing and project management support to the Institutional Partnerships team. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Partnerships, the Manager will support the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of thoughtful funding relationships with a portfolio that encompasses leading New York City and National philanthropies.
The Institutional Partnerships Officer will serve as lead grant writer for The Public Theater’s foundation, government, and corporate partners. The Manager will construct proposals, reports, and acknowledgment letters for both general support and program-specific grants and will oversee the tracking of deadlines and portfolio management for the Institutional team. This self- motivated, solutions-oriented individual will project manage tentpole grant proposals and reports throughout the year and will facilitate strategic planning for the prospecting and stewardship of long-term, meaningful relationships within the Institutional Partnerships portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Serve as lead grant writer for the Institutional Partnerships team, articulating annual Public Theater programming and production plans and achievements through proposals, reports, and acknowledgment letters.
Help to develop Institutional Partnerships team strategy, including facilitating strategic planning sessions and tracking key goals and KPIs.
Work closely with the Institutional Partnerships team to develop the Public’s institutional giving strategy, and continually prospect for new relationships with funders that are aligned with institutional priorities.
Oversee project management systems using an established network of deadlines, deliverables, stewardship, prospecting and projections tracking tools.
Facilitate opportunities to share programs, productions, and relevant activities with funders.
Oversee the fulfillment of benefits and crediting requirements for all institutional funders.
Oversee the maintenance and updating of records in Tessitura and central files for all institutional funders.
Work closely with The Public’s Finance and Institutional Partnerships teams to create project budgets for grant proposals.
3+ years’ experience working with funding entities, developing grant applications, or evaluating grant applications.
Excellent project management skills.
Ability to engage with staff at all levels, and remain proactive, collaborative, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.
Confident decision-making and problem-solving abilities, and a warmly collegial approach to collaboration.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple, concurrent projects under pressure, in a fast- paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint.
Experience using a CRM, ideally Tessitura.
Knowledge of theater and the arts in New York City is a plus.
Compensation:
The salary for this position starts at $80k annually.
Benefits & Perks:
The Public Theater offers a robust slate of benefits for full-time employees, which currently include:
A range of excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options
Employee Assistance Program and Work-Life Services
Flexible paid time off
One paid “day of service” each year
10 weeks of paid family leave
Commuter benefits for parking and transit
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare
Pension
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Life and disability coverage
Discounted gym memberships
Free and discounted theater tickets
The Public Theater supports flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
This is an Exempt position in accordance with the Fair Labor and Standards Act.
This position is available immediately.
The Public is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.
To apply via our online portal at http://publictheater.org/caree....
Questions can be fielded at [email protected]
Jan 6, 2025 -
$80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
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