Jobs:
PATRON PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Position Description:
The Patron Programs Coordinator serves as the main conduit of access for donors to the Film Society’s Patron and New Wave Program (giving levels from $300 to $25,000), and is responsible for achieving and maintaining a high level of satisfaction and personal interaction with Film Society Patrons.
The Coordinator is the go-to source for information concerning benefits of the Patrons Program, receiving requests for tickets and RSVPs to events, and for general day-to-day questions and correspondence. The Coordinator works closely with departments across the Film Society, including Marketing, Finance, Press, and the Box Office staff.
Responsibilities:
• Handles Patron ticket requests and orders for multiple festivals
• Takes the lead on managing seat reserves for Patrons in the Walter Reade Theater
• Solicits new, renewed, and upgraded donations
• Helps with Prospect Management - identifying potential Patrons for cultivation and upgraded support
• Edits, prints, and sends out Patron and New Wave membership acknowledgments
• Assists Director of Individual Giving in managing Patron engagement initiatives
• Participates in organizing check-in tables, and maintaining and tracking RSVP lists for all Patron and cultivation events
• Assists the Executive Director’s office in handling Board and VIP ticket requests
• Works with the Programming and Special Events Department, as well as the Director of Individual Giving, to coordinate Patron Screenings and Events
• Maintains Development functions in Tessitura database, including gift entries, reports, tracking of renewals and upgrades, ticketing history, income reports
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience required
• A minimum of two years of Development experience in a nonprofit organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and/or Tessitura Database System(s)
• Familiarity with Tri-State philanthropic community
• Box office experience
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Events experience
• Knowledge of the international film community
Resumes and cover letters should be sent to resumes@filmlinc.com.
Internships:
Sorry, we are not looking for any interns at this time.
