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Position open in April 2019 for the Executive Assistant to Lincoln Center Theater’s Executive Director of Development & Planning. Works closely with the Executive Director of Development & Planning and provides support for varied activities in a highly professional, fast paced nine-member development department raising $12+ million annually in addition to special purpose campaigns.

Qualifications include: a B.A. degree and at least two to three years of office experience, preferably in a not-for-profit performing arts organization. Seeking candidates with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills who are service oriented, have a high level of emotional intelligence, a pleasant telephone manner, attention to detail and follow-up, and poise under pressure. Experience and interest in fundraising and the theater are highly desirable.

Duties include: prepare and format letters and documents; process gifts and coordinate acknowledgements; enter gift data and maintain specialized gift records including multi-year pledges; schedule and prepare for Board and Board Committee meetings, staff meetings and meetings with donors; reserve meeting space; maintain calendars; arrange house seats for Board Members and donors; take RSVPS for donor and Board events; organize and maintain computer and hard copy filing systems; maintain contact information and mailing lists; expedite mailings/e-mailings and messenger deliveries; assemble proposal packets for institutional funders; prepare giving histories; record meeting, event and performance attendance; assist with travel and restaurant reservations; prepare expense reports; maintain resource subscriptions and circulate to the development department; and assist at special events (must be available for some evening work). Interface with LCT departments including: Finance, Marketing, General Management, Production and Artistic.

Strong computer and word processing skills desired include proficiency in Microsoft Windows 10, Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access), Raiser’s Edge, on-line resources such as Lexis Nexis and Wealth Engine, and familiarity with social media platforms. Ability to draft acknowledgement letters and miscellaneous correspondence is a plus.

Salary is negotiable.

Lincoln Center Theater is an equal opportunity employer.

E-mail resume and cover letter to jobs@lct.org. Title: Executive Assistant
Please include "Executive Assistant" in subject line of e-mail.

Or mail to:

Hattie K. Jutagir
Executive Director of Development & Planning
Lincoln Center Theater
150 West 65th Street
New York, NY 10023

No telephone calls or duplicate submissions please. 

A part-time position is available immediately in Lincoln Center Theater’s General Management Department. In the absence of a regularly scheduled Administrative Receptionist, responsibilities include: 

• Answering incoming phone lines and routing calls
• Greeting and directing guests while making them feel welcome
• Monitoring and enforcing strict security procedures at the Stage Door
• Maintaining a basic knowledge of ongoing events and personnel at Lincoln Center Theater to aid in basic customer service over the phone and in person
• Handling mail and package distribution
• Assisting in shipping and receiving
• Maintenance of coffee machine and hospitality inventory
• Other duties as assigned