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Description :

At Zach Theater, we believe in the power of light — to illuminate new ideas, spark imagination, and bring people together. As Austin's premier professional producing non-profit theater, we create bold, intimate performances that challenge, delight, and inspire audiences. Our work doesn't stop on the stage. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Jamie Herlich. Each year, Zach serves over 125,000 Central Texans – over 55,000 of which are children and youth who participate in our education and outreach programs, as well as inspiring camps and classes.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Annual Fund Associate supports fundraising strategies that grow and steward Zach Theater's broad base of annual donors through compelling communications, campaign execution, and donor engagement efforts. Reporting to the Director of Development, this role assists with implementing fundraising appeals, managing donor stewardship tasks, and providing essential support to achieve annual giving goals. This is an ideal role for someone early in their fundraising or arts administration career who is eager to grow and learn in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Fundraising and Donor Communications

• Execute annual giving campaigns across email, print, social media, and web platforms
• Draft donor appeals, acknowledgments, and campaign materials with oversight from the Director of Development
• Help coordinate timelines, proofing, and deployment of communications to ensure quality and consistency
• Maintain the department's Communications Calendar and collaborate with Marketing / Communications staff as needed
• Support the creation of donor-focused materials including campaign landing pages, printed inserts, and event signage, ensuring consistency of voice and message across all touchpoints

Donor Engagement and Stewardship

Prospect Collaboration and Qualification

Operations and Database Support

Requirements :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This is an on-site, campus-based role with the occasional ability to work remotely with approval. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS :

Reports to : Director of Development

Supervises (if any) : N / A

Supports : Development Team Members

Peer collaboration / communicates with : Collaboration with Executive & Leadership Teams; collaboration across departments and teams; interacts with Board of Trustees, Donors, and Patrons

Zach Theater is committed to ensuring an equitable and inclusive workforce and we strive for a team that reflects Austin's diverse culture. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex or age.

This is an exempt salaried position compensated between $45k-$52k annually based on experience. As an exempt position, this role is not eligible for overtime pay.

We will respond to applicants as available. No phone calls, please.

Compensation details : 45000-52000 Yearly Salary

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