Job opportunities at the joffrey
The Joffrey Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Joffrey Ballet is committed to providing equal opportunity employment opportunities to candidates and employees without regard to race, religion, creed, age, sex, height, weight,
marital status, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, national origin citizenship, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About The Joffrey Ballet
The world renowned Joffrey Ballet moved to Chicago in 1995. Although relatively young in Chicago, The Joffrey has made tremendous strides in becoming a cultural pillar of the community and will soon embark on a capital campaign focused on securing its long term home in Chicago. The vision of co-founders Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino remains ever present, namely the preservation of historical masterpieces, the commission of new works and the performance of the ground breaking ballets created by the company’s founders. Diversity has been and continues to be at the heart of the company’s mission. The company performs four times per year at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in Chicago in collaboration with the Chicago Sinfonietta. The Joffrey also tours extensively in the U.S. and internationally. The Joffrey is governed by a 70 person Board of Directors representing Chicago’s largest corporations and is also supported by a 150 plus Women’s Board who host The Joffrey’s widely attended special events.
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Development Associate
Department: Development
General Position Description and Primary Individuals and Entities this Position Interfaces with:
The Development Associate reports to the Individual Giving Manager. This position will assist the Individual Giving Manager in raising funds from individuals for both Joffrey Circle and Friends
of the Joffrey. This position will also assist in projects for Special Events, Women’s Board and works closely with other members of the development department. This position will work with
the Development Research Analyst, as needed, to assist with management of the data base.
Essential responsibilities include:
- Assist the Individual Giving Manager with all aspects of the Annual Fund (including direct mail, telefund and subscriber solicitation) while working closely with outside print, mailhouse and telefundraising
vendors.
- Assist with the development of print solicitation materials – letter and brochure copy, gift envelopes, pledge forms, etc.
- Assist with preparation of reports and analysis as required throughout the year to track progress toward goals.
- Act as the staff liaison to the Joffrey Circle Committee, and assist in planning stewardship programs, as well as in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of prospective
members.
- Assist with the management of the stewardship program for Friends of the Joffrey and Joffrey Circle.
- Work in partnership with Development Research Analyst to produce mailing lists and reports for Joffrey Circle and Annual Fund activities as needed.
- Assist the Development Research Analyst in preparing and running reports for the Development Department as needed, as well as assisting with batching and acknowledging gifts.
- Assist the Women’s Board Manager on projects as needed.
- Maintain the database (Raiser’s Edge) as it pertains to solicitor list management.
- Assist in preparation of individual constituent prospect summaries.
- Assist in preparation and maintenance of donor membership lists.
- Assist the Individual Giving Manager on special projects as required.
Non-essential responsibilities include:
- Process all Friends of the Joffrey individual donor gifts in the absence of Donor Specialist, and coordinate acknowledgement system for associated gifts.
- Coordinate all details for Donor Services Table at the theater, and assist with other duties as needed during Joffrey performances.
- Provide additional staff support at Women’s Board and other Joffrey special events, as needed.
- Assist with department mailings, as needed.
Qualifications: Undergraduate degree required. Two years of experience in development, marketing or public relations is preferred. Excellent organization ability, keen attention
to detail and the ability to work independently is required. Experience in working with volunteers, and the ability to be a team player is necessary. Must be able to effectively communicate with
supervisors on the status and priority of assignments. Candidates should possess strong computer skills, excellent written and oral communications, ability to manage multiple projects, presentation
skills, sense of humor and team spirit. Knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge (version 7) is highly recommended.
Please fax or mail resume and cover letter to:
The Joffrey Ballet
Attn: Human Resources
The Joffrey Tower
10 E. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: 312.739.0119
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Department: Marketing
General Position Description and Primary Individuals and Entities this Position Interfaces with:
Skilled strategist with broad business savvy and capabilities across the full, traditional marketing competencies, this position is responsible for all earned revenue and creates and manages all
marketing and public relations activities to drive those revenues. As a member of the senior management, this person interacts with the Board, Executive Committee, Development and Artistic Departments
within the company.
Essential responsibilities include:
1.Develop and manage the creation, budget, and execution of long and short range marketing objectives, brand positioning, marketing strategy and sales plan for all earned revenue.
2. Supervise the development of the subscription campaign, including brochure, acquisition cadence, and telemarketing. Recommend strategic direction for renewal and subscription campaigns and execution
thereof.
3. Plan packaging, scale of house, pricing and offers for subscriptions series, single ticket sales, and group sales. Manage of inventory to maximize revenue across these segments.
4.Supervise all consumer facing communication: media placement and work, including budgeting and creation of deliverables, and all Direct Mail segmentation, value proposition, creative, and messaging.
Manage and measure ROI.
5. Supervise an integrated MarComm strategy to the customer and subscriber. Ensure that Development MarComm dovetails with this.
6. Creation and management of media and other partnerships developed to drive ticket sales.
7. Work with Marketing Committee of the Board, Exec Committee, and Board.
8. Oversee planning, writing, editing, design and printing of all company publications including program books, group sales materials, telemarketing and PR. Ensure that all communication is brand-right.
9. Manages the budget for all marketing programs.
10. Regularly solves complex problems at a high level of excellence.
11. Recruitment and development of talent within the Marketing group.
Non-essential responsibilities include:
1. Work with the ED, Executive Committee and the Board on the strategic plan for the company.
Qualifications: Skilled strategist with broad business savvy and capabilities across the full, traditional marketing competencies including brand strategy and development, analysis of purchase
trends and other market research, concept and product development, advertising, media planning, direct marketing, promotion planning and execution. Experience developing and executing marketing
plans and programs in the online format. Understanding of web design and usability. Experience in a consumer acquisition-driven (DM-driven) sector, like retail, tech/e-commerce, telecom, media/publishing.
Deep understanding of customer segmentation and targeted customer acquisition strategies is critical to growing the business. Master’s degree preferred. Proven analytical skills and abilities
in acquiring and assessing information around consumer needs, attitudes and behavior. Strong branding background. Proven experience in multi-channel marketing.
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Attn: Betsye Park
The Joffrey Ballet
Joffrey Tower
10 E. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: 312.739.0119
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