Development Associate (Donor Concierge)

Start Date: February-March 2022

Florida Studio Theatre, a professional LORT D theatre in Sarasota, FL is currently seeking an experienced Development Associate for a rapidly expanding development department. The Development Associate serves as FST’s Donor Concierge.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Being on-site during performances to greet and cultivate donors
• Researching and identification of perspective donors
• Presenting prospects to development and executive staff
• Assisting with overall donor advancement
• Participating in fundraising events
• Handling special ticketing needs for donors
• Assisting in reaching fundraising goals.

The ideal candidate has:

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The skill to organize and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• The ability to prioritize and take initiative
• The capability to work both independently and collaboratively

Must be flexible and available on nights and weekends. Days are off are typically Sunday and Monday.

Florida Studio Theatre is working towards becoming a more anti-racist and inclusive theatre. FST is thus committed to developing a work environment that is reflective of the diverse world that it serves. Applicants from all populations and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Consideration for employment will be given to all applicants without regard to race/ethnicity, gender identity/sexual orientation, age or ability.

All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Salary range: $40,000-$50,000/yr

Benefits include: Health Insurance (option to add vision and dental), 401k (after one year of employment, with 25% employer match), paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, social security, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment insurance, comp tickets to every show and restaurant discount.

FST operates five stages, the 173 seat Keating Theatre, the 237 seat Gompertz Theatre, the 109 seat Goldstein Cabaret Theatre, the 110 seat John C. Court Cabaret Theatre and the 100 seat Bowne's Lab Theatre.

To apply, please use our hiring form provided.