CO/LAB Theater Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Creative Opportunities without Limits And Boundaries. CO/LAB offers individuals with developmental disabilities a creative and social outlet through theater arts. Through our programming, we encourage actors to collaborate as an ensemble and discover their individual voices. CO/LAB creates a safe, judgment-free, and neuro diverse environment that allows participants the opportunity to express themselves both in class and on stage. We seek to honor and celebrate every individual. CO/LAB aims to offer financially accessible programs to all.

CO/LAB Theater Group seeks a Director of Development and Communications to lead fundraising and communications strategies. This team member would ideally begin work with CO/LAB the week of January 15, 2024.

MORE ABOUT THIS JOB:

• This position reports to the Executive Director and will oversee a part-time Development Manager.
• This is currently a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offering a salary of $72,500.
•  This position will receive health benefits with partial employer contribution.
• This is a hybrid position based in New York, NY and requires commuting to various locations in NYC, including midtown Manhattan. While some in-person office hours and/or meetings will be required, CO/LAB is proud to offer employees a flexible schedule and remote work opportunities. A specific schedule will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
• CO/LAB requires all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
• CO/LAB is proud to offer a generous vacation policy for our administrative staff.
• CO/LAB will provide access to the appropriate technology needed to carry out the responsibilities of this position.
• CO/LAB believes in creating a work environment where employees are nurtured and supported. We provide an annual professional development stipend, take extreme care in our performance management systems, and have multiple full-team outings per year.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN JUMP ON BOARD AND:

Create and execute a strategic and comprehensive fundraising plan for the organization:

• Seek, create, and cultivate relationships with prospective individual, institutional and government donors
• Oversee submission of grant reports and applications
• Deepen annual individual giving campaign(s)
• Manage annual crowdfunding campaign

Oversee strategy and execution of fundraising events:

• Coordinate event logistics including but not limited to securing venue, ticket pricing, and material creation
• Divide responsibilities among staff, Board and Associate Board as needed and liaise with all outside contractors and vendors
• Develop long-term planning and day of timelines for the event
• Track income and expenses for special events
• Cultivate an audience and manage ticketing for these special events inclusive of community members, donors, and prospective donors.

Maintain a cohesive and clear organizational brand:

• Create strategic marketing plan inclusive of branding, audience development, and special events
• Align Board, Associate Board, staff, donors, and all of CO/LAB’s stakeholders on key messaging
• Oversee production, revision, and maintenance of print collateral, website, merchandise, programming and event materials
• Develop & implement marketing campaigns to promote shows, events, and fundraisers inclusive of e-blasts, social media plans, direct email marketing, and publicity
  ○ Hire graphic designers, videographers, photographers and other outside contractors as needed
• Oversee and manage all of CO/LAB’s social media outlets

Create continuity within the department and the organization:

• Participate in Directors cohort meetings to plan staff meetings, discuss strategic initiatives, and ensure
  cohesion between departments
• Report to the Board of Directors and Associate Board as necessary; collaborate on new initiatives and programs
• Oversee strategic plan goals that pertain to the marketing & development department

Apply at https://www.colabtheatergroup.com/get-involved by December 17, 2023 at 11:59pm.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls please.