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Manager of Patron Relations

At Atlantic, our aim is singular—to empower simple and honest storytelling that fosters greater understanding of our shared world. We are a family of artists dedicated to exploring essential truths onstage, be it a show at Atlantic Theater Company or a class at Atlantic Acting School. As a producer, presenter, and educator of theater, we are driven by the belief that theater can challenge and transform our ways of thinking and urge us to reflect on our role in society. From our Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning productions to our community-based education programs, we are committed to uncovering and celebrating the stories of our varied human existence.

Atlantic – an award-winning Off-Broadway theater and NAST-accredited acting school – seeks a Manager of Patron Relations. This position will work closely with the Director of Development to oversee the successful execution of the Patron Program, annual appeals, and all other Individual Giving activities.

Overall, candidates will demonstrate:

• A prior track record of successfully soliciting individual gifts at $2,000 and above  through a variety of channels.
• An interest in philanthropy and developing innovative fundraising strategies.
• A passion for meaningful engagement with patrons of the arts.
• An outgoing personality with ability to interact with all company constituents including Board, donors, artists, and members.
• A proactive approach to collaborating with other staff members to achieve goals.

The Manager of Patron Relations will:

• With the Director of Development, create an overall prospect and solicitation strategy to manage and guide the Patron Program to increase revenue.
• With the Director of Development, develop Major Gift acquisition strategies and recommend Major Gift prospects from existing donors.
• Manage special engagement opportunities that move donors to higher levels of annual giving, supporting the growth of a major gifts pipeline.
• Attend and arrange meetings with donors and prospects for cultivation, stewardship and solicitation.
• Lead the gift renewal and stewardship components of the Annual Fund and play a key role in the cultivation and solicitation of prospects.
• Spearhead all campaign mailings and donor communications, including drafting correspondence and collateral and preparing data.
• Work with the Marketing department in the design of fundraising materials (i.e. website, video, social media, appeals, etc).
• Play an active part in the execution of Atlantic’s annual Gala, including the solicitation of ticket and table purchases.
• Assist with event execution as needed for Opening Night celebrations and other cultivation and fundraising events.
• Maintain a presence at all fundraising events.
• Develop campaign projections and monitor budget goals.
• Take an active role in departmental DEIA efforts to build more equitable fundraising strategies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum three to five years of relevant work experience in individual fundraising or equivalent areas.  
• Must be highly-motivated and organized.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills – be friendly, personable, and outgoing. 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and projects at once, be detail-oriented and work well under deadline. 
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff members, external vendors, and donors at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with Spektrix or other CRM programs and financial data a plus.

Atlantic Theater Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $65,000 to $70,000 (commensurate with experience) and a full benefit package including paid time off, health, dental and optional employee-contributed vision insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability upon eligibility, an employee sponsored 401K plan, a Flexible Spending Account, and Transit Check Benefits. Please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@atlantictheater.org and include Manager of Patron Relations in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

School Production Line Producer

Atlantic Theater Company, an award-winning non-profit Off-Broadway theater, seeks a School Production Line Producer to oversee all producing operations for the Atlantic Acting School’s student productions.

Reporting to the School Executive Director, and working in close partnership with the Production Manager, Artistic Directors, and School Department (School Artistic, Administrative, Atlantic for Kids, and Alumni Productions), this role is the cornerstone of our student production efforts—balancing artistic vision with logistical execution while mentoring the next generation of theater professionals.

Season at a Glance:

Key Responsibilities:

• Production & Season Management
• • Lead producer for all student productions from concept through strike.
  • Draft season calendars, production budgets and summaries, and syllabi; distribute to students, faculty, and staff.
  • Set up and attend auditions, key rehearsals, production meetings, tech, opening nights, and strikes.
• Budgeting & Financial Oversight
• • Build and manage multi-show production budgets; track and reconcile all creative and production expenses.
  • Approve purchase requests and monitor spending, keeping shows on time and on budget.
• Contracting & Rights
• • Negotiate and execute contracts for directors, designers, stage managers, and guest artists.
  • Obtain performance rights/scripts for published plays; manage commissions or new-play agreements.
• Scheduling & Logistics
• • Create rehearsal schedules; coordinate space with Operations.
  • Program and supervise crew assignments for first-year students; grade and evaluate participation.
• Student Mentorship & Support
• • Provide day-to-day guidance for student casts, crews, and creative teams; troubleshoot artistic, logistical, or interpersonal issues.
  • Serve as liaison among students, directors, Production Manager, and Artistic Directors.
• Marketing, Box Office & Front-of-House
• • Compile show information for press releases, programs, website, and ticketing links.
  • Hire, train, and schedule box-office and house-management staff; maintain Fire Guard, CPR, and First-Aid certifications; step in as House Manager when needed.
• Collaboration & Communication
• • Partner with Production Manager and Artistic Directors to align artistic goals with production realities.
  • Maintain clear, proactive communication with faculty, staff, and visiting artists.
• Additional Duties
• • Coordinate Opening Night gifts and payments
  • Provide support for special school events and guest classes across School Departments

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree or 2–3 years professional producing/production-management experience.
  • Proven budgeting and financial-tracking skills.
  • Exceptional organization, written/verbal communication, and creative problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience mentoring or teaching emerging artists; comfortable in an educational setting.
  • Diplomatic team-builder who can juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Desk-based work with occasional light lifting in ADA-accessible offices and venues.

Compensation & Benefits:

Atlantic offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a robust benefits package (health insurance, paid time off, 403(b), commuter benefits, and more).

Salary: $55,000  – plus overtime eligible

To Apply:

Email cover letter, résumé, and desired salary range to jobs@atlantictheater.org
Subject line: School Line Producer / Producing Director Application

No phone calls, please.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Atlantic Theater Company embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities to apply.

School Coordinator

Atlantic Theater Company, the award-winning Off-Broadway theater and NAST-accredited acting school, seeks a School Coordinator to join our Finance and School teams.

The Atlantic Acting School is experiencing significant growth and the ideal candidate will want to grow with it! We are looking for a mature individual who is interested in pursuing a career in non-profit finance and school administration and who is interested in making a commitment to the organization; aspiring actors need not apply. While the position is currently part-time, for the right individual, the position could transition to full-time in the coming future.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Track and process student payment plans, scholarships, work-study awards, and additional fees;
· Create templates for incoming student contracts and payment plans;
· Work with Director of Education & Recruitment to follow up on overdue and outstanding student payments;
· Work with Finance Associate to reconcile tuition monthly;
· Work with Director of Education & Recruitment and Director of Conservatory Training to prepare and track hiring paperwork for faculty;
· Support Director of Education & Recruitment in Title IV Administration and FAFSA Processing
· Support Finance and School teams as needed.

Ideal candidates will possess an impeccable attention to detail, excellent communication skills, strong organization and computer skills, and should be comfortable interfacing with all members of the Atlantic School community including students, parents, and faculty. Experience with Microsoft Excel is required. A working knowledge of accounting and an interest in non-profit theater and education are strongly desired.

This is currently a part-time, permanent position requiring approximately 20 hours per week; Hours: Standard M-F; Compensation: $20/hour.

Start Date is June 2025 Please email cover letter and resume to Heather Baird at jobs@atlantictheater.org. No phone calls, please. Atlantic Theater Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates who identify as BIPOC, queer, trans non-binary, candidates with disabilities or candidates who are parents or immigrants are encouraged to apply. At Atlantic, we are committed to providing and maintaining a gathering place that is free of known hazards. For additional information about Atlantic Theater Company, please visit www.atlantictheater.org.