DEPARTMENT: Development
POSITION: Special Events Manager
REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Development
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday; some evenings and weekends required
CLASSIFICATION: Annual full-time, exempt
COMPENSATION: $70,000-72,000 annually; benefits eligible after 90 days
Position Summary
Berkeley Repertory Theatre (Berkeley Rep) has grown from a storefront stage to an international leader in innovative theatre. Known for its ambition, relevance, and excellence, as well as its adventurous audience, the nonprofit has provided a welcoming home for emerging and established artists since 1968. Over 6 million people have enjoyed more than 500 shows at Berkeley Rep, including 85 world premieres. Berkeley Rep shows have gone on to win 8 Tony Awards, 9 Obie Awards, 11 Drama Desk Awards, 1 Grammy Award, 1 Pulitzer Prize, and many other honors. In recognition of its place on the national stage, Berkeley Rep received the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre in 1997. Through its annual seven-play season, together with up to four special event presentations, Berkeley Rep invites audiences to enjoy an eclectic range of theatrical experiences featuring diverse artistic voices, themes, and perspectives.
Berkeley Rep seeks a highly organized and dynamic Special Events Manager. The Special Events Manager manages Berkeley Rep’s donor cultivation and fundraising events, including donor receptions, artist dinners, backstage tours, virtual events, and more. They work closely with the Director of Development and the event production consultant on Berkeley Rep’s annual fundraising gala. They collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead the in-kind sponsorship program, partnering with local hospitality businesses. They supervise the Development Coordinator and work cross-functionally with staff across Berkeley Rep, as well as donors, corporate partners, artists, and patrons. They play an integral role on the Development team in the cultivation and stewardship of the Theatre’s donors and partners. The manager’s essential job duties must primarily be conducted on Berkeley Rep’s campuses and at regular external meetings and events, in person, and may rarely be performed remotely.
Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to the following tasks:
Special Events
Supervising the Development Coordinator
In-Kind Sponsorships
Other
Requirements
Preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Preferred candidate will have the ability to:
Application Procedure
Berkeley Rep is an equal opportunity employer and offers a full range of employee benefits including 85% employer-paid health and dental insurance, optional vision, FSA, and 403(b) plans, professional development support, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Position available immediately. Online submissions only. Please include a cover letter and résumé when you submit your application. Persons from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.
Berkeley Rep will contact candidates of interest. Please, no calls. Only complete submissions will be considered.
DEPARTMENT: Development
POSITION: Special Events Manager
REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Development
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday; some evenings and weekends required
CLASSIFICATION: Annual full-time, exempt
COMPENSATION: $70,000-72,000 annually; benefits eligible after 90 days
Position Summary
Berkeley Repertory Theatre (Berkeley Rep) has grown from a storefront stage to an international leader in innovative theatre. Known for its ambition, relevance, and excellence, as well as its adventurous audience, the nonprofit has provided a welcoming home for emerging and established artists since 1968. Over 6 million people have enjoyed more than 500 shows at Berkeley Rep, including 85 world premieres. Berkeley Rep shows have gone on to win 8 Tony Awards, 9 Obie Awards, 11 Drama Desk Awards, 1 Grammy Award, 1 Pulitzer Prize, and many other honors. In recognition of its place on the national stage, Berkeley Rep received the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional…
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Berkeley Rep is an equal opportunity employer and offers a full range of employee benefits including 85% employer-paid health and dental insurance, optional vision, FSA, and 403(b) plans, professional development support, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Position available immediately. Online submissions only. Please include a cover letter and résumé when you submit your application. Persons from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.
Berkeley Rep will contact candidates of interest. Please, no calls. Only complete submissions will be considered.
Berkeley Rep is an equal opportunity employer and offers a full range of employee benefits including 85% employer-paid health and dental insurance, optional vision, FSA, and 403(b…