Job Title: Development Assistant - Donor Relations
Organization: Seattle Opera
Location: Seattle
Salary: Salary DOE
Regular
 
Job Description:
Development Assistant - Donor Relations
 
Seattle Opera is accepting applications for the position of Development
Assistant. This full-time, hourly position reports to the Sr. Manager
Development - Donor Relations and is responsible for donor relations
administration and events implementation to meet specific department and
company-wide objectives.
 
Scope & Principal Accountabilities:
This position is tasked to: provide support to patrons/donors with
inquiries, monitor customer service inquiries, solicit business for Ovation
Program participation, manage database (Tessitura) for the Donor Relations
group, communicate development events and activities to Marketing for online
and print calendars; maintain the stock of event supplies; manage
Development department volunteers; and assist in event implementation.
 
Qualifications:
Prefer Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts, Business or equivalent. Minimum 1
year of work in donor-relations, events, or non-profit environment. Must
have knowledge of meeting/special event planning, volunteer supervision,
database management and have standard PC computer and software skills. Must
be able to multi-task, have excellent communications and personal skills, a
high degree of organization and professionalism, humor and patience.
 
Special Requirements:
Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Occasional use of personal
vehicle.

 
Compensation:
Salary DOE. Seattle Opera offers a generous benefit package including
medical, dental, life and disability insurance as well as free parking
(based on availability).
 
Seattle Opera values diversity in all areas of its operations and is an
equal opportunity employer.
 
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume be email to
jobs@seattleopera.org or by mail to Seattle Opera, Attn: Development
Department, PO Box 9248, Seattle, WA 98109.
Organization Web Site: http://www.seattleopera.org
 
Email replies to: jobs@seattleopera.org