Development Coordinator Job at Boston Ballet (Boston)

Development Coordinator

Boston Ballet

Location:
United States , Boston

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

23.00 - 24.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Boston Ballet is seeking a motivated and conscientious Development Coordinator to provide key support to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and Development Team. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, the Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative support for the CDO and Development Department, assisting with external and internal relationships to ensure the success of fundraising activity at Boston Ballet. This is a great opportunity to build the foundation for a successful development career at a world-class institution, learning from an energetic team motivated by excellence and overachieving goals.

Job Responsibility:

Assist the CDO with administrative support, including donor communications, scheduling, data tracking, and fielding and prioritizing the needs of a large and complex department
Assist with the project management and execution of special projects and stewardship efforts for the CDO’s portfolio and other high level major gift donors
Collaborate with Artistic staff on in-studio donor visits and high-level benefit delivery for top supporters, including arranging in-studio visits and prospecting opportunities
Support donor surprise-and-delights including donor gifting
Maintain accurate donor detail in Tessitura including portfolio assignments, contact information, etc.
Assist with events throughout the season, including serving as a staff representative onsite and during the planning stages as needed
Assist with research on event attendees for high-profile events
Serve as representative to Boston Ballet while the Company is in theater, staffing the VIP Lounge at least twice per production
Manage the development team calendar, scheduling internal and external meetings and booking meeting spaces for department needs
Serve as primary owner of the department’s general phone line. Field calls from the public, channel requests to the correct team member, and/or assist with requests as appropriate
Oversee and order office supplies to ensure all team members have the tools they need to be successful
Maintain accurate donor listings for theater program book, website, and other publications
Lead printing for department needs, donor experiences, and department mailings

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
At least one year of experience in an administrative, customer service, or development-related role
A proactive individual with the ability to learn quickly, and a growth-oriented mindset
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Effective at working with others to reach common goals and objectives
Excellent organizational and analytic skills with strong attention to detail, and the ability to set priorities, balance demands of multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
Strong verbal and written skills, as well as the ability to create impactful presentation materials using PowerPoint
Understanding of sales and/or fundraising as well as customer service best practices
Exercises discretion and good judgment with highly confidential materials
Must be willing to work in the office a minimum of two days per week
Must be available to work weekend and evening hours, especially during the regular performance season

What we offer:

BCBS HMO health insurance plan with zero deductible
BCBS dental insurance with employer providing 100% annual premium for individual coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – health and dependent care
Employer-paid life and disability plans
Immediate access to 403(b) retirement savings plan featuring both pre-tax and Roth options
Ability to purchase MBTA passes on a pre-tax, payroll deduction basis up to IRS monthly limit
Paid time off – holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
Free adult dance classes
Complimentary tickets to select Boston Ballet performances (based on availability)
Hybrid work

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Development Coordinator

Boston Ballet

Location:
United States , Boston

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

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