The Special Campaigns Assistant supports the high-level fundraising efforts of the Campaign team. The Assistant will report to the Director, Campaign to facilitate administrative dutires related to restricted giving for individuals. This includes a multi-year comprehensive campaign as well as annual programs such as Saturday Matinee Broadcast, HD Live in Schools, Access Opera, Rush tickets, and more. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented and able to pivot from excellent customer service to managing several internal projects simultaneously. They must also possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Primary Responsibilities
Play an active role in supporting the day-to-day administration of a multi-year comprehensive campaign, including organizing key meetings, tracking action steps, and preparing reports, correspondence, and materials for major prospects.
Track donor cultivation and stewardship for campaign and restricted funding, partnering closely with the Major Gift team to ensure seamless coordination and execution of benefits, events, and communications.
Track and reconcile various campaign and restricted funding budgets, ensuring accurate submission of expenses and alignment with financial goals.
Collaborate with the Assistant Director, Development Operations, to manage and track progress for restricted funds. Regularly process gifts, generate reports, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making for campaign efforts.
Organize and maintain documents related to restricted funding to ensure the Major Gift and Patron team has ready access to critical information, including solicitation templates and periodic mailings,talking points, and reports.
Support with donor entertaining, including invitations, ticketing, and reservations, and provide support for ticket orders and exchanges. Deliver personalized, top-tier support for seating and ticketing needs to elevate the donor experience.
Help staff galas and other fundraising events as needed.
Support the Major Gifts department with additional administrative functions as needed.
Other tasks as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
College degree or equivalent required.
1-2 years of fundraising and development experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Detail oriented and capable of managing several project deadlines to successful completion.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; the diplomacy and good judgment needed to balance multiple tasks.
Ability to write clearly and accurately. Experience writing acknowledgements, solicitations, proposals, and/or other original development documents preferred.
Ability to exercise excellent judgment with high-level donors, volunteers, and Board members.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, isrequired.
Knowledge ofTessitura preferred.
Willingness to work occasional nights and additional weekend hours as needed.
Familiarity with opera and the performing arts is a plus.
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
