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The members of this department work closely with donors/the public at Ballet Austin events.\n\nSome evening and weekend work is required throughout the season.\n\nThis is an in-person position with the opportunity/flexibility for some remote work.\n\n*III.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: *\n\n· The work related to this position directly supports Ballet Austin’s mission and reflects the organization’s core values and highest ethical standards.\n\n· Key functions of the Development Associate\n\n* Process donations into Tessitura (CRM/database), submit deposits to finance, and generate tax receipts and acknowledgement letters\n* Create, manage and maintain constituent records consistent with AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) standards and best practices\n* Track contributed revenue and generate reports with the ability to report progress, year-to-date comparison, and reconciliation with Finance\n* Track receivables and generate invoices\n* Create and manage donor lists needed for various communications and donor listings\n* Update Development portion of the Ballet Austin website\n* Administrative support for special events including creating RSVP lists and other check-in materials as needed\n* Provide administrative support to the Development Department including, but not limited to preparation of various mailings, solicitations, board recruitment packets, etc.\n* Provide short-term support to other departments as may be needed from time to time\n\n*IV.OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES:*\n\n· Other duties as assigned\n\n*V.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:*\n\n· Ability to lift and transport light equipment\n\n*VI.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*\n\n· Minimum qualifications\n\n* Database experience in Tessitura or other CRM software\n* Excellent written and verbal communication\n* Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, with close attention to detail\n* Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint\n* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field\n\n· Preferred qualifications\n\n* Two (2) years successful work experience in an administrative setting\n\n*VII.COMPETENCIES -- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: *\n\nDetail oriented\n\nEffective communicator\n\nResourceful\n\nSituationally Adaptive\n\nCollaborative\n\nCustomer-focused\n\nValues differences\n\nInstills Trust\n\n*VIII.ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:*\n\n· Reports to: Director of Individual Giving\n\n· Supports: Development Department\n\n· Peer collaboration/communication with: Sales/Marketing, Finance, and Business Analytics Departments\n\n*TO APPLY*\n\nPlease email cover letter, resume, to brooke.holmes@balletaustin.org\n\n*BACKGROUND SEARCH REQUIRED*\n\nBallet Austin is committed to enhancing the diversity of our student body, faculty, and staff. Hiring and other employment-related decisions are made on the basis of an individual's qualifications, past experience, overall performance and other employment-related criteria. In conjunction with Ballet Austin’s commitment to increasing the racial diversity within our organization, we are particularly interested in receiving inquiries from applicants of color. 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