Gallim Dance, a New York-based contemporary dance company, creates and performs original work by artistic director and founder Andrea Miller. Gallim is a highly sought-after company whose work has been acclaimed by The New York Times as “voluptuously polyglot choreography,” and whose dancers have been noted as “of the highest calibre” (Dance Europe). The company performs for over 16,000 audience members annually in premier venues worldwide including Lincoln Center, BAM, the Joyce Theater, and Chaillot in Paris.

Gallim also focuses on making an impact on its immediate community, providing National Endowment for the Arts-recognized educational programming to dancers and non-dancers in its home studio in Brooklyn. A key area of focus for the Community Affairs and Development Manger will be to expand educational programs and cultivate new audiences in Brooklyn. As Gallim has seen consistent growth in its individual and institutional giving each year, this substantive role will also manage the implementation of multiple successful capital grants to support organizational growth as well as develop a long-term fundraising strategy with the Executive Director.

The administrative team at Gallim Dance is a high-performing group of dedicated and experienced arts administrators. This entrepreneurial environment offers strong learning and professional development opportunities for a self-starter as a key member of a talented and fast-paced team. Gallim has been recognized for outstanding entrepreneurship by Crain’s New York Business, The New York Times, and PBS NewsHour.

Employer Website: www.gallimdance.com

City and State of position: Brooklyn, New York

Job Title: Community Affairs and Development Manager

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Position

 

The Community Affairs and Development Manager reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Artistic Director and all Gallim administration.

Responsibilities:

Community Affairs – Building and Engaging our Brooklyn audience

Develop and launch strategy to build our Brooklyn community base:

Build targeted studio programming to cultivate support.
Identify new community partners, sponsors, publicity and local funding sources.
Advance relationships in community pipeline through relationship-building, creative proposals, and fulfillment.

 

Fundraising and Cultivation – NYC and National

Individual and Corporate Partners:

Build relationships with timely communications and effective engagement.
Oversee events and campaigns, with analysis and preparation of reports and recommendations for expansion.

Grants:

Manage calendar and coordinate materials and text for applications.
Project manage all current reporting needs and grants, including implementation of Gallim’s first CRM system in 2015.

Pipeline Oversight:

Develop plan to maintain and expand fundraising from individuals, foundations, corporations, events, and government agencies.
Research prospects and manage long-term pipeline for advancement

 

Additional -

Support Executive Director with Board Materials and major gifts.
Manage key administrative tasks such as scheduling and budgets.
Lead related marketing needs, such as program publicity, fundraising campaign materials, and proposals to key partnership and donor targets.

 

Qualifications:

Candidates should be creative individuals with energy, ambition, and a passion for the arts, who thrive in a fast-paced environment of high standards where high-quality work must be consistently and accurately produced. Given the nature of this position, attendance at events throughout the year on evenings and weekends will be an important asset.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience:

2-5 years professional experience in community affairs, development or a related field; Performing arts background a plus
Self-starting with proven ability to develop creative ideas into sustainable strategies and proactively implement
Project management track record with ability to work autonomously, exhibiting strong organizational skills, strong attention to detail, organization and deadlines
Marketing skills with excellence in presence, influence, writing and communications
Comfort with data and analytics, including financial budgets and targets
Trustworthy team-player who builds effective relationships with colleagues, supporters and community partners

 

Salary commensurate with experience. Gallim Dance is committed to diversity in all its forms, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, and one organizational writing sample to jobs@gallimdance.com.