Tuesday, April 4, 2017

STREB: Development and Executive Assistant

 

STREB, Inc.

Development and Executive Assistant

STREB, Inc. is comprised of the STREB Lab for Action Mechanics: a public space that acts as a rehearsal studio, classroom, and performance venue; and STREB Extreme Action: a company of dancers and acrobats who perform internationally.

Reporting to both the Director of Administrative Relations and the Co-Executive Directors, the Development and Executive Assistant plays a vital role in the organization’s fundraising and acts as personal assistant to the Artistic Director, Elizabeth Streb. Duties include:

Development:

- Manage the organization’s donor database, Little Green Light

- Enter new constituents, donations, and important information
     - Create and pull reports

     - Process and distribute acknowledgment letters
- Process credit card payments in MindBody
- Assist with special events including the Action Maverick Award Benefit, the Kid Benefit, and other events throughout the year
- Communicate with Board members on a regular basis
- Prepare materials for Board meetings
- Play a role in developing materials for fundraising, including the End of Year campaign and the annual benefit.
- Manage the organization’s mailing lists

Executive Assistant:

- Act as liaison between staff and Artistic Director
- Oversee the Artistic Director’s email correspondence
- Prepare emails and letters on behalf of the Artistic Director
- Manage the Artistic Director’s schedule and calendar, including appearances and appointments
- Plan travel including airfare, hotels, car service, etc. for work-related trips

Administrative:

- Answer phone and email inquiries about SLAM in regards to the company, kid classes, summer camp, adult classes, rentals, birthday parties, etc.
- Check clients into class using MindBody
- Greet visitors and students
- Help maintain a clean and functional rehearsal/class/work space
- Assist with registration and other day-to-day tasks as able and needed

Requirements:

- Impeccable organizational and communication skills
- Knowledge of and passion for the performing arts and non-profit sector
- Ability to receive and process large amounts of information in a short period of time
- Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
- Calm demeanor and can-do attitude
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google applications (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, etc)
- Knowledge of Little Green Light, MindBody, and Keynote are a plus but not required
- Bachelor’s degree in arts administration or the performing arts preferred
- 1-2 years’ experience in arts administration, personal assistance, and/or development

This position is part-time with the expectation of 3 days/week (approximately 25 hours/week). Schedule can be somewhat flexible.

Please send your cover letter and resume to Megan Callaghan at megan@streb.org. Applications received before Friday, April 14 will receive priority, but submissions will be accepted until the position is filled.

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