The Development Assistant will provide administrative support to the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) and facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Development Department. They will interact heavily with Board members, administrative staff, dancers, donors and outside constituents, and act as a resource/liaison between these groups and ABT’s Development Department. The Assistant position requires a high level of professionalism, good instincts, confidentiality, positive energy, and a can-do attitude. Excellent written, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
– Extremely organized, attentive to detail, and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
– Excellent writing skills, telephone manner, and interpersonal skills.
– Must be an adept problem solver and multi-tasker.
– Must act with discretion and respect confidentiality, in a customer service-oriented environment.
– Collaborative team player – energetic, enthusiastic, positive, and personable – with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders including staff, Board Members and their assistants, ED contacts, external partners and donors.
– Proven ability to interact clearly and effectively with a broad range of people.
– Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and diplomacy is critical.
– A passion for and knowledge of the performing arts is a plus.
– Must be available to work evening and weekend hours when required.

Experience
– Bachelor’s degree is required with 1-2 years of professional experience.
– Previous administrative and communications experience with substantive responsibility preferred.
– Basic technology and business skills are a plus.
– Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
– Experience with Raiser’s Edge highly desirable.

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