Employment
McCarter Theatre Center located in the beautiful city of Princeton, New Jersey, has the following employment opportunities available. McCarter is an equal opportunity employer, deeply committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We provide an excellent working environment and benefits. Come join our team!
McCarter Theatre Center is currently seeking to fill the following positions:
POSITION: Manager of Individual Giving
DEPARTMENT: Development
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time; Annual
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
McCarter Theatre Center, located on the campus of Princeton University, is one of the nation’s most active cultural centers. McCarter produces a vibrant six-play Theater Series and is a major presenter of the performing arts. We are committed to engaging, educating and cultivating a broad range of audiences, making the arts accessible to all people, and presenting a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking programming across disciplines.
The Manager of Individual Giving plays a lead role in individual giving strategy and goal setting as part of McCarter’s comprehensive fundraising framework. Reporting directly to the Director of Development, this position is responsible for developing and overseeing all aspects of individual prospect and donor cultivation, solicitation, and recognition for major donors. Working collaboratively with the development team, the Manager of Individual Giving will oversee individual giving programs in support of McCarter’s nearly $4 million contributed revenue goal, including membership programs, philanthropy initiatives, and direct marketing programs.
Principal Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and document a robust plan to achieve individual giving goals.
- Preserve and increase current base of individual support.
- Manage and expand a portfolio of 50+ active major gift donors.
- Cultivate, solicit, and close gifts to achieve overall budgetary goal in this category, including outright and planned gifts.
- Oversee preparation of written materials including solicitation and stewardship materials.
- Assist the Director of Development with the planning and implementation of cultivation, stewardship, and appreciation events for individual prospects and donors.
In addition to the duties listed above, McCarter expects the following of each employee: adheres to McCarter’s policies and procedures outlined in the McCarter Employee Handbook; works in a safe manner; performs duties as workload necessitates; maintains a positive and respectful attitude; communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental issues; demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality; participates in McCarter events as needed or required; and completes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Five to seven years of fundraising experience; capital campaign experience is advantageous.
- A track record of building major gift programs and relationships with more than three years of accomplishment for the same institution.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate long-term relationships with donors and prospects, while effectively securing major gifts.
- Familiarity with performing arts organizations is preferred.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
- Must possess a collaborative spirit and be adept at working across departments and job functions.
- CRM database experience, preferably with Tessitura or other fundraising software.
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.
Compensation:
Competitive salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, sick and personal time, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and a 403 (b) retirement plan.
To Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to jobs@mccarter.org with “Manager of Individual Giving” and your last name in the subject line, and let us know how you became aware of this opportunity. No phone calls please.
McCarter is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
McCarter is currently seeking creative, dedicated, multi-disciplined, and passionate individuals to join our team of teaching artists. Our educational programs include after school, in-school, student matinees, creative aging, community partnerships, and audience engagement programs. With a dual emphasis on artistry and social-emotional skills, McCarter is deeply invested in the ways that theater education can enrich personal growth.
Lead and assistant teaching artistopportunities span from summer camp and afterschool classes to community partnerships and in-school residencies, serving PreK-12th grade students and adults. We are also always interested in hearing from emerging costume, scenic, lighting, and prop designers looking to bring their talents to educational theater.
Prior teaching experience is required. Final candidates are required to successfully complete a background check. Our teaching wage is competitive, and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered.
For immediate consideration, please send a brief cover letter and resume detailingyour relevant experience as one single .PDF document to education@mccarter.org with the subject line “Teaching Artist Submission”. No phone calls please.
POSITION: Manager of Institutional Giving
DEPARTMENT: Development
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time; Annual; Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
McCarter Theatre Center, located on the campus of Princeton University, is one of the nation’s most active cultural centers. McCarter produces a vibrant six-play Theater Series and is a major presenter of the performing arts. We are committed to engaging, educating and cultivating a broad range of audiences, making the arts accessible to all people, and presenting a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking programming across disciplines.
Principal Job Responsibilities:
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward McCarter’s pipeline of institutional donors with an emphasis on corporate and foundation donors and solicit unrestricted and program-specific grants to support new and existing initiatives.
- Write letters of intent, grant proposals, and reports for foundation grants and other institutional grants or sponsorships as assigned. Ensure timely submission and compliance with grant guidelines.
- Serve as the project manager for major and multi-year grants to ensure timely fulfillment of grant requirements including the project content, budget and deliverables.
- Manage grant proposal activities and objectives between departments including drafting and submission of interim and final narrative and financial reports.
- Work with other members of the leadership staff including the Artistic and Managing Directors on grant proposals and reports, to strengthen donor relationships, and to plan donor visits.
- Attend donor meetings, programs and events. Represent and promote the mission of the McCarter to donors, prospective donors, stakeholders and partners.
- Conduct independent research to identify new foundation and corporate donors. Engage with program officers to cultivate relationships and solicit invitations to submit proposals.
- Manage corporate sponsorship activity related to annual Gala.
- Work with the Director of Development to produce an Annual Report and other communication.
- Maintain all online rating agencies including web pages, DataArts, Guidestar, Charity Navigator, and others.
In addition to the duties listed above, McCarter expects the following of each employee: adheres to McCarter’s policies and procedures outlined in the McCarter Employee Handbook; works in a safe manner; performs duties as workload necessitates; maintains a positive and respectful attitude; communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental issues; demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality; participates in McCarter events as needed or required; and completes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and background in grant and data management and administration preferred or equivalent experience.
- Excellent writing ability that is clear, concise and analytic in style.
- Experience with a relational database system and/or CRM; some exposure to grants administration and/or non-profit organizations is highly desirable.
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with Tessitura, Prospect2 and/or other fundraising software.
- Ability and experience working collaboratively with and managing projects that include external organizations and entities.
Compensation:
Competitive salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, sick and personal time, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and a 403 (b) retirement plan.
To Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to jobs@mccarter.org with your last name and “Manager of Institutional Giving” in the subject line. Let us know how you became aware of this opportunity. No phone calls please.
McCarter is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
POSITION: Data Analytics Manager
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time; Annual; Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing
McCarter Theatre Center, located on the campus of Princeton University, is one of the nation’s most active cultural centers. McCarter produces a vibrant six-play Theater Series and is a major presenter of the performing arts. We are committed to engaging, educating and cultivating a broad range of audiences, making the arts accessible to all people, and presenting a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking programming across disciplines.
The Data Analytics Manager tracks and analyzes patron data and engagement patterns for all of McCarter’s programming, while managing the measurement of results from various sales channels and developing best practice revenue management strategies.
Principal Job Responsibilities:
- Develop strategies for data collection, performance measurement and data reporting within the organization. This will involve the creation of, and reporting on, key performance indicators.
- Collaborate across departments to perform analysis about, and provide insights into, patron behavior across all levels of patron engagement (single ticket buyers, subscribers, donors, etc.), with a focus on integrated patron loyalty.
- Track, analyze, and forecast sales for single tickets, group sales, and subscriptions.
- Manage various revenue management strategies including demand-based pricing and third party ticketing efforts.
- Create, track, and analyze the performance of direct mail, email and digital campaigns, including response reporting.
- Monitor and analyze website engagement.
- Build and design patron surveys; manage data collection and analysis of survey results.
- Manage data for telemarketing campaigns, including segmented lead generation, maintenance, and tracking.
- Collaborate with IT department to optimize use of Tessitura reporting systems within the marketing department.
- Stay current on sales reporting and research trends.
- Make recommendations about new areas of research or analysis and develop the methodology to collect and analyze the data needed.
- Complete other research or analysis projects as requested by other departments.
In addition to the duties listed above, McCarter expects the following of each employee: adheres to McCarter’s policies and procedures outlined in the McCarter Employee Handbook; works in a safe manner; performs duties as workload necessitates; maintains a positive and respectful attitude; communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental issues; demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality; participates in McCarter events as needed or required; and completes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years previous experience in marketing and/or sales, preferably within the performing arts.
- Deep understanding and interest in data and analytics.
- Tessitura experience strongly preferred; similar CRM/ticketing database knowledge also considered.
- Experience with Google Analytics.
- Strong computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Passion for the performing arts.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Effective time-management and attention to detail.
- A personable and collaborative nature.
Compensation:
Competitive salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, sick and personal time, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and a 403 (b) retirement plan.
To Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to jobs@mccarter.org with “Data Analytics Manager” in the subject line, and let us know how you became aware of this opportunity. No phone calls please.
McCarter is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
DEPARTMENT: Patron Services
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time; Annual; Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Patron Experience
McCarter Theatre Center, located on the campus of Princeton University, is one of the nation’s most active cultural centers. Under the artistic leadership of award-winning playwright and director Emily Mann, McCarter produces a vibrant six-play Theater Series each season. McCarter is a major presenter of the performing arts, bringing the best artists from around the world to Central New Jersey, including Dianne Reeves, Esparanza Spalding, Andy Borowitz, and many more. McCarter is committed to engaging, educating and cultivating a broad range of audiences, making the arts accessible to all people, and presenting a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking programming across disciplines.
As part of the Patron Services team, the Sales Concierge is primarily focused on soliciting subscription packages and donations through direct calls to McCarter constituents.
Principal Job Responsibilities:
- Create enthusiastic sales pitches.
- Meet and/or exceed daily and monthly campaign revenue goals.
- Handle all relationships in a professional, courteous manner.
- Remain flexible and professional at all times.
- Prioritize customer experience in all interactions.
- Effectively communicate with all levels of constituents, while operating in a fast-paced, proactive environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Previous sales and fundraising experience required.
- Experience and proficiency with CRM/ticketing system database (preferably Tessitura).
- Proven track record providing excellent customer service.
- Great verbal communication skills.
- Passion for the performing arts.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.
- Final candidates must complete a background check successfully.
Compensation:
Sales Concierge earn an hourly wage plus commission. Benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, sick and personal time, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and a 403 (b) retirement plan.
To Apply:
Candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to jobs@mccarter.org with “Sales Concierge” in the subject line. Please tell us how you became aware of this opportunity. No phone calls please.
McCarter is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
McCarter has opportunities for casual employment in stage lighting and stage carpentry. Assignments include load-in, focus, and strike of our Theater Series productions and Presented Events and may occasionally include run crew positions. Applicants should have previous professional back stage experience, must be able to lift heavy equipment and scenery, and be comfortable working on ladders and elevated platforms. Stage rigging, scene shop carpentry, or audio experience also a plus.
Casual Employment is paid hourly with overtime compensation. To be considered for employment in this area please email a letter and resume to production@mccarter.org. No phone calls please.
McCarter has opportunities for casual employment in scenic carpentry and metal fabrication. These assignments require demonstrated proficiency in theatrical set construction and prior experience in a professional shop setting. Work may also include participation in load-ins and strike of our Theater Series productions and Presented Events. Applicants must be able to lift and carry heavy materials and scenery.
Casual Employment is paid hourly with overtime compensation. To be considered for employment in this area please email a letter and resume to production@mccarter.org. No phone calls please.