Deadline to Apply: July 27, 2018

Support the Donor Relations Manager and the Development Officer in specific, and the department in general, with a focus on fund development processes for donor renewal and donor acquisition.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Secure appointments and manage the moves management calls process for the Development Officer.
• Provide administrative support to the Development Department including mailings, data entry, meeting minutes, etc.
• Administer all donor payment processes including tax receipting.
• Assist Donor Relations Manager with stewardship recognition and stewardship activities, including all contracted benefits and recognition delivery.
• Coordinate volunteer activity as required, specifically front of house, public events, and casinos.
• Work with corporate sponsors to engage their volunteer corps.
• Coordinator Jubilee FOH activities for mainstage productions including volunteers, Opera Shop, and lobby animation, as well as act as FOH liaison with Jubilee.
• Coordinate the annual fundraising raffle.
• Coordinate silent auction component on annual fundraising rvent (Opera Gala).
• Produce reports as required.

Qualifications:

• College degree and 2+ years of related experience.
• Not-for-profit experience a plus.
• Thorough understanding and ability to use Window based Microsoft office programs.
• Experience with Tessitura a plus.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to new software programs.
• Knowledge of fundraising and the arts.

Compensation:

• Competitive, based on qualifications and experience.
• Benefits, including holiday, flexible leave days, health benefits, opera tickets, and RRSP matching.

For questions or to apply for the position contact Lauren Martin by email at lmartin@calgaryopera.com.