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Job Title: Community Engagement Manager
Organization: Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA)
Location: Lubbock, TX
Reports to: Executive Director
Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $38,000 – $42,000 (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Vacation and sick leave, health insurance, employer-match retirement plan.

About LHUCA
The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) is a non-profit center for the visual, performing, and literary arts located in the heart of the Lubbock Cultural District. Now celebrating its 27th anniversary, LHUCA’s mission is to cultivate and celebrate all the arts by inspiring creativity and engaging with the community. Our vibrant campus includes four free art galleries, the 159-seat Firehouse Theatre, a dedicated education building, a multipurpose space, a public plaza, and a clay studio. Each year, more than 60,000 people engage with LHUCA through exhibitions, performances, festivals, classes, and public programs.

Position Summary
The Community Engagement Manager plays a vital role in deepening the connection between LHUCA and the diverse communities it serves. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs and partnerships that reflect the organization’s commitment to accessibility and cultural equity. The ideal candidate is passionate about the arts, experienced in community outreach, and skilled in relationship-building and program development.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Program Coordination

• Serve as lead organizer for First Friday Art Trail (FFAT). Manage inquiries, schedule activities and performers, supervise event staff, and prepare monthly press releases and listings.
• Create, plan, and oversee public programs in music, dance, theater, visual art, film, and literary arts for both youth and adults.
• Develop and manage LHUCA’s signature outreach and education initiatives, including: Youth Creative Camps, Healing Arts Program, Firehouse Presents, Battle of the Bands, Hub City Renaissance Faire, and Flatland Film Festival.

Program & Staff Management

• Hire, train, and supervise program assistants, teaching artists, and interns.
• Coordinate logistics, schedules, and contracts for instructors and performers.
• Collaborate with LHUCA staff and Resident Organizations on cross-disciplinary programming.
• Manage annual programs budget and track expenses for grant reporting and evaluation.
• Work with the Executive Director to develop the annual programs budget.

Marketing & Community Relations

• Promote events and outreach activities in collaboration with marketing staff via social media, mass emails, and press releases.
• Represent LHUCA at outreach events.
• Foster strong relationships with community organizations, artists, educators, and local leaders.
• Serve on advisory committees including First Friday Art Trail, Flatland Film Festival, and Hub City Renaissance Faire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Arts Administration, Arts Education, or a related field
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in arts programming or community outreach; - nonprofit experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of the arts (visual, performing, film, and/or literary)
• Excellent communication, organization, and event planning skills
• Experience in budget management and staff supervision
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Commitment to LHUCA’s mission of community-focused arts access and education

Compensation
Starting salary: $38,000 – $42,000, based on experience.
Benefits include paid vacation and sick time, health insurance, and a retirement plan with employer match.

To Apply
Please submit the following materials to lindsey.maestri@lhuca.org with the subject line: Community Engagement Manager Application – [Your Name]

• Cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience
• Resume or CV
• List of three professional references
  Applications are reviewed upon submission. Desired start date: Summer 2025

The Rehearsal Coordinator facilitates the daily activities of the Rehearsal Planning & Artist Services Office (RPAS) to include preparation and execution of all aspects of the HGO daily rehearsal schedule, ArtsVision maintenance, artist care from pre-arrival through departure, and Artistic Department administrative support.

This position works Sunday through Thursday, plus other hours as required, during the mainstage season (generally, August 15 to May 31), and Monday through Friday during the off-season.

Join Us!
We are looking for talented, passionate, dedicated people who are eager to make contributions to our community and our mission.

Concerned you do not meet every single requirement listed? Apply! We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job if they do not think they meet 100% of the requirements. At HGO, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this position but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this position or another role at HGO.

About the Houston Grand Opera
The mission of HGO is to enrich our diverse community through the art of opera. We do so by creating, curating, exploring, and producing outstanding experiences centered around the human voice. HGO has received a Tony Award, two Grammy Awards, and three Emmy Awards – we are the only opera company in the world to win all three honors.

Our strategic focus is two-fold: creating profoundly enriching experiences for our diverse audiences and clearly defining and positively promoting the HGO brand.

We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all company members. We believe every team member enriches our diversity by exposing a broad range of ways to understand and engage our community and discover, design, and deliver enriching experiences.

Compensation and Benefits
We offer robust benefits to full-time employees, including:
Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
Generous paid time.
403b retirement plan with employer match.
Flexible work schedule.
Professional development fund and opportunities.
Discounted parking in the Theater District garage and nearby lots plus easy access to Metro transportation.
Free tickets to our mainstage and community productions and events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Schedule Administration
Coordinates and issues accurate Monday-Friday daily schedules for all HGO productions, events, Butler Studio, and Community & Learning activities in association with requests from HGO Artistic staff, Assistant Directors, Stage Managers, and HGO Community & Learning staff, and others.
Works closely with colleagues to collate requests and solve scheduling issues during the creation of the daily schedule. Prepares preliminary information for Saturday and Sunday schedules.
Assists Associate Director of Rehearsal Planning & Artist Services in tracking artist overtime.
Participates in the company's weekly scheduling meeting.
Serves as liaison to Costume and Wig Shops for fitting scheduling and other related matters.
Ensures timely delivery of the daily schedule to all company personnel and artists via email and in ArtsVision; maintains and modifies the daily schedule as necessary, communicating changes clearly and effectively in writing, in person, and on printed schedules as required.
Maintains schedule distribution email lists, adding and removing incoming or outgoing artists and personnel as needed.
Monitors use of rehearsal spaces, ensuring proper set-up for rehearsals, and reporting any issues with the condition or cleanliness of spaces to building management.
Rehearsal Administration
Creates and issues production-related paperwork, such as contact sheets, photo line-ups, rehearsal request forms, and show duty rosters, to production staff.
Assembles HGO child wrangler binders for production activities as needed.
Serves as liaison to Wortham Theater Staff for access badges and security door requests for guest artists.
In rotation with other staff, oversees the start of evening chorus, dancer, super, and children’s rehearsals to confirm attendance.
Transports guest artists to appointments and events as assigned.
In collaboration with other staff, responds to all artist requests promptly and thoroughly to ensure their focus and concentration on the production.
Administrative Support/Other
Maintains inventory in the 6th-floor kitchen area to ensure that supplies are stocked and available to artists and staff.
Collects and distributes production and artistic department mail.
Provides administrative and project-based assistance to members of the Artistic department year-round as needed, as well as other departments as assigned during the mainstage off-season.
Performs other duties and project work as assigned by the Associate Director of Rehearsal Planning & Artist Services.

Qualifications
Experience in some aspect of the performing arts. Familiarity with opera preferred. A degree in a related field is a plus. PC proficiency and Microsoft applications experience (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.  Experience with Tessitura and ArtsVision a plus. 

Candidates should possess a friendly personality, superior organizational and communication skills, a great attention for detail, and the ability to respond diplomatically and creatively to a variety of requests from artists and staff. Knowledge of foreign languages is helpful, but not necessary. Must be comfortable collaborating with other staff in a team-oriented environment.  Must be enthusiastic about taking personal initiative to reach out and help artists with a wide variety of scheduling and personal needs, and personally follow every task to completion. Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Reliable personal transportation required.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those we consider important for an employee to perform essential functions of this job successfully: extended periods of sitting and performing tasks such as typing and using a computer mouse, with strong visual and auditory focus, occasional lifting (not exceeding 25 pounds), reaching for items, effective communication skills, and fine motor abilities, being mobile within the office for activities like attending performances, events, and meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity
Houston Grand Opera is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HGO are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. HGO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. HGO encourages applicants of all ages. 

The Artist Services Coordinator facilitates daily activities in the Rehearsal Planning & Artist Services Office (RPAS) to include fulfilling contractual housing and travel obligations for guest artists, organizing welcome materials, coordinating ground transportation, serving as liaison to HGO Guild Hospitality Committee, artist care from pre-arrival through departure, and Artistic Department administrative support.

This position works Tuesday through Saturday, plus other hours as required, during the mainstage season (generally, August 15 to May 31), and Monday through Friday during the off-season.

Join Us!
We are looking for talented, passionate, dedicated people who are eager to make contributions to our community and our mission.

Concerned you do not meet every single requirement listed? Apply! We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job if they do not think they meet 100% of the requirements. At HGO, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this position but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this position or another role at HGO.

About the Houston Grand Opera
The mission of HGO is to enrich our diverse community through the art of opera. We do so by creating, curating, exploring, and producing outstanding experiences centered around the human voice. HGO has received a Tony Award, two Grammy Awards, and three Emmy Awards – we are the only opera company in the world to win all three honors.

Our strategic focus is two-fold: creating profoundly enriching experiences for our diverse audiences and clearly defining and positively promoting the HGO brand.

We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all company members. We believe every team member enriches our diversity by exposing a broad range of ways to understand and engage our community and discover, design, and deliver enriching experiences.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer robust benefits to full-time employees, including:
Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
Generous paid time.
403b retirement plan with employer match.
Flexible work schedule.
Professional development fund and opportunities.
Discounted parking in the Theater District garage and nearby lots plus easy access to Metro transportation.
Free tickets to our mainstage and community productions and events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Artist Services Administration
Coordinates travel, housing, car rental, downtown parking, and other arrangements for guest artists, as directed by the Associate Director of Rehearsal Planning & Artist Services.
Collects finance forms and other information from artists and managers prior to artists’ arrival.
Creates and distributes artist travel and housing itineraries.
Maintains artist database information in ArtsVision.
Serves as the primary contact and logistical coordinator with the HGO Guild Hospitality Committee, including at offsite evening and weekend meetings, for artist airport transportation and delivery of opening night gifts for guest artists.
Assists Associate Director of Rehearsal Planning & Artist Services in preparation of visa applications for foreign artists.
Coordinates dress rehearsal and comp tickets for guest artists.
Prepares guest artist reimbursement paperwork and AGMA benefits reports.
Arranges doctor appointments for guest artists as needed.
Provides transportation for artists to events as needed.
In collaboration with other staff, responds to all artist requests promptly and thoroughly to ensure their focus and concentration on the production. 
Schedule Administration
Creates the daily schedule for Saturdays and Sundays for all HGO productions, events, Butler Studio, and Community & Learning activities in association with requests from HGO Artistic staff, Assistant Directors, Stage Managers, and HGO Community & Learning staff, and others.
Participates in the company's weekly scheduling meeting.
Administrative Support/Other 
Maintains inventory in the 6th floor kitchen area to ensure that supplies are stocked and available to artists and staff.
Collects and distributes production and artistic department mail.
Provides administrative and project-based assistance to members of the Artistic department year-round as needed, as well as other departments as assigned during the mainstage off-season.
Performs other duties and project work as assigned by the Associate Director of Rehearsal Planning & Artist Services

QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in some aspect of the performing arts. Reliable personal transportation required. PC proficiency and Microsoft applications experience (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required. Familiarity with opera is preferred. A degree in a related field is a plus. Experience with Tessitura and ArtsVision is a plus.

SPECIAL JOB CHARACTERISTICS 
Candidates must be a detail-oriented self-starter with strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.  Able to be a calming, rational presence with a wide range of artistic personalities.  Ability to quickly analyze problems and present solutions.  Strong verbal and written communication skills.   Must be able to negotiate diplomatically with artists, managers, staff, and external entities. Requires ability to stack chairs, set up and breakdown tables, and lift up to 35 pounds. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Houston Grand Opera is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HGO are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. HGO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. HGO encourages applicants of all ages. 

Passionate about Prokofiev? Moved by Mozart? Thrilled by Tchaikovsky? If you're inspired by incredible orchestral performances, come be a part of something extraordinary. Help keep the performing arts thriving in Houston!

DCM Inc. is a leading telemarketing and fundraising firm, facilitating campaigns on behalf of major arts and advocacy organizations across the country. We are currently looking for theatrical personalities with a passion for the performing arts.

This is an opportunity to do something that really serves a purpose. Our outreach directly supports The Houston Symphony's highest standard of artistic excellence, as well as their transformative education and community engagement programs -- and we're looking to hire those who have the passion and conviction required for success.

We are currently recruiting remote/work from home Subscription Sales Representatives for The Houston Symphony's 25-26 Season.

Job Profile:

Calling past donors/subscribers/patrons to sell subscription ticket packages to the 2025-26 season

Part-Time Shifts: Mon - Thu 4:30 - 8:30 pm; Fri and Sat - 10 am - 2 pm CST

Flexible scheduling (minimum requirement of 16 hrs per week -- 4 full shifts)

Comprehensive and ongoing training/coaching

Mandatory paid training: Monday, 5/12 3:30 - 5:30 CST. & Tuesday 5/13 from4:30 - 5:30 CST, both sessions required. Your first shift will occur immediately after day 2 of training.

Qualified Leads -- NO COLD CALLING!! Team atmosphere; active participation in team meetings via audio and video expected

ENTIRELY REMOTE/WORK FROM HOME!!

Requirements:

MUST be knowledgeable and passionate about classical music and the performing arts!!

A great desire to promote and preserve orchestral music.

A successful sales and/or fundraising background, with the ability to consistently close "sales" and raise money

An ability to follow directions and read from a script

High quality customer service attitude Computer savvy, with proficiency on multiple softwares/platforms; you must also be able to solve/troubleshoot any potential equipment or internet connectivity issues on the fly!

Persistent, diligent work ethic; self-motivated while being a team player.

Must have computer or laptop with headset or headphones, good internet connection, and a quiet place to work.

Comfortable receiving feedback/coaching; calls are monitored for quality assurance and productivity,

Compensation:

$11 hourly rate (guaranteed minimum wage) plus commission (% of sales)

Top Performers usually make between $20-$25+ per hour every week

You must be working from the following state to be eligible: Texas

TO APPLY:

Step One: Call 347-407-7503 .You MUST leave a message with your name, phone number, email address, where you saw the job listing, what campaign you are applying to (Cleveland Orchestra Blossom Series), your qualifications, and why this position interests you. IMPORTANT: due to multiple campaigns recruiting, YOU MUST STATE THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY SUBSCRIPTION CAMPAIGN in order to direct your application to the appropriate managers! We will not follow up with applicants who do not leave a voicemail.

Step Two: apply at https://www.dcmtm.com/careers

At DCM, we believe that diversity is the cornerstone of a thriving workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values and respects individuals from all walks of life. We strongly encourage applications from LBGTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and Military Veterans. Join us in shaping a future that celebrates diversity and empowers every employee to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.

Why DCM?

Inclusive Workplace: We foster an inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated, and all employees are respected and valued. Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our employees' growth and offer opportunities for professional development and advancement. Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Impactful Work: Join us in making a difference and contribute to meaningful campaigns that have a positive impact on our clients and society.

The Dallas Opera is a world-class performing arts organization producing outstanding mainstage and chamber opera repertoire, attracting national and international notice, committed to extensive community outreach and education, and managed to the highest standards of artistic excellence, accountability, efficiency and financial sustainability.

Between 2021-2024, TDO executed a successful $25M+ campaign to raise new gifts and increase annual giving. When the campaign ended in June 2024, TDO’s annual fund reached $8M and is poised for growth. The Major Gifts Officer plays an instrumental role supporting further growth of TDO’s annual fund.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major Gifts Officer supports the success of the $14M annual fund, raising gifts of $25,000 - $100,000+ from individuals, private foundations and corporations.

The Major Gifts Officer is expected to fundraise from a portfolio of existing donors and new business leads generated by staff and volunteers. Specific duties include:
Cultivate, solicit and steward new and existing donors for annual fund gifts
Develop and lead major gifts strategy during TDO’s season, harnessing donor events and other sponsorship opportunities to drive revenue results.
Friends, Inner Circle, Crescendo and Orpheus Legacy Society Member Events -
Salons, Insights, Backstage tours, Dress Rehearsals, Cast Parties, production sponsor
and cast receptions, and performance day Inner Circle Lounge and Crescendo mixers;
special OLS dinners and receptions (season), and others.
Signature Events – Opening Night (fall) and OnStage Dinner (spring)
Artistic Development Related Events – Vocal Competition Judges Luncheon and post-concert reception (spring); Women Conductors panel discussion and luncheon (fall and winter); post-Showcase Concert reception (winter); Titus Recital post-concert reception and dinner (winter).
Production and Event Sponsorships.
Opportunistic Events – specific recent examples include planning an onstage
experience and catered dinner for a major donor, Pride pre-opera community
reception.
Work with the board Development Committee to develop leads and pursue introductions to start
donor conversations
Manage personal donor portfolio – moves management, goals and closing gifts and new
memberships as applicable.
Provide updates to database concerning financial forecast, donor interactions and research notes.
Work nights and weekends during performance season and for other TDO events.
Seek to diversify TDO’s donor base and intentionally work to ensure fundraising efforts progress
The Dallas Opera’s commitment to equity and belonging.
Other duties as requested.

Candidate Qualities
Minimum three years of frontline fundraising, including major gifts, capital and endowment.
campaigns and planned giving, with a proven record of producing results
Motivated by achieving fundraising success.
Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and professionally with a wide
range of people, both inside and outside the organization.
Strong presentation, persuasion and storytelling skills, both verbal and written
Aptitude for prioritizing, attention to detail, and managing time in a fast-paced environment
which often presents competing priorities
Strong project management and organizational skills; accepts responsibility for quality,
accuracy, and timeliness of assignments
Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines
Possess creativity, an innovative spirit, initiative, and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with Tessitura preferred
Flexibility and ability to work nights and weekends during the season as needed
Knowledge of opera, music and/or performing arts is preferred Passion for opera and/or a
performing arts environment preferred.
Familiarity with technology and Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, and more. Note that
hybrid/remote positions will be provided with a laptop; however, employees are expected to
provide their own internet access if needed outside of the workplace.

Are you ready to explore a career in communications and marketing in the art world? Join FotoFest as a part-time Digital Marketing Intern (DMI), and you’re guaranteed to learn new skills and processes that will challenge you and prepare you for success.

Reporting to the Manager of Communications and Engagement (MCE), the DMI is part of the Communications department and will produce content that engages the public with FotoFest's mission, exhibitions, and programs. This individual must be detail-oriented and comfortable with writing.

In addition to gaining writing and designing experience, you will finish this internship knowing how to create a social media strategy and plan for an art exhibition, along with a complete social media plan to add to your portfolio.

Commitment:

Begins summer 2025 (June)
Ends fall 2025 (September–October)
17–20 weeks (approximately 4–5 months)
Total hours: 120

Tuesdays and Thursdays in office
3 hours/day; 6 hours/week
Two schedule options: 1 PM – 4 PM or 2 PM – 5 PM

Program hours:

Required to work at least three programs/month
Shifts are dependent on program times
Shifts are typically during evenings on Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays (see past program times at https://fotofest.org/ff_programs)

Eligible applicants must:

Be an enrolled student in a 2–4 year college or a recent graduate
Live in or relocate to the Houston or surrounding area
Have reliable transportation
Have a reliable laptop capable of internet connection and simultaneously running multiple programs

Qualified applicants will possess:

A knack for storytelling and can transform complex ideas into clear, engaging content 
A working knowledge of graphic design and design software (e.g., Canva, etc.)
Good writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for grammar and punctuation 
Social media savviness and familiarity with current trends and best practices 

The DMI is primarily responsible for:

Managing FotoFest’s social media accounts
Developing social media plans
Designing digital graphics and emails
Writing and editing text for various purposes
Recording and reporting metrics

The DMI will:

Design graphics (e.g., announcements, monthly event carousels, press clippings, reviewer profiles)
Design weekly email newsletters
Record metrics and report verbally
Manage social media (e.g., creating feed posts, Stories and Highlights, Reels, commenting, and messaging)
Collaborate with MCE to develop social media plans
Livestream events
Photo edit (i.e., select images from FotoFest’s archive for social media use)
Write text based on communication needs
Copyedit (i.e., edit text for grammar using FotoFest’s writing style guide and the Chicago Manual of Style)
Edit and summarize text (i.e., condense large text by rephrasing, restructuring, and rewriting for brevity, clarity, and tone)
Demonstrate kindness, professionalism, and punctuality
Represent FotoFest Communications and Marketing in person and online
Assist with FotoFest programs
Assist with other FotoFest departments if time permits

The DMI will use the following programs on a weekly basis:

Canva
Constant Contact
Google Chrome
Linktree
Meta (Business Suite, Facebook, Instagram)
Microsoft (Excel, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams, Word)

The pay is a $1,200 stipend upon the completion of 120 hours.

The dress code for this internship is business casual.

Click the link to complete the internship application with your cover letter, resume, work sample, and design sample, along with your short answers.

Questions? Email Asaeda Badat at press@fotofest.org.

The Institutional Giving Officer at The Dallas Opera is responsible for securing and growing revenue from foundations, corporations, and government sources to support our artistic, educational, and strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position collaborates with internal teams to develop and implement our annual fundraising strategies by managing a portfolio of 50+ institutional funders and writing and submitting grant proposals and reports.

The position requires strong grant writing experience, relationship-building skills, and a proven ability to meet revenue goals in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The Institutional Giving Officer plays a key role in sustaining and expanding The Dallas Opera’s annual fund, supporting our reputation for artistic excellence and community and global impact.

This position is a permanent full-time position within the Development department, reporting to the Director of Development and working closely with the General Director and CEO.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Institutional Giving Officer is responsible for raising revenue from private, public and corporate foundations and governmental entities to advance The Dallas Opera’s programmatic, educational, and strategic initiatives.

Specific duties include:

Develop annual fundraising strategies, including revenue goals, to support institutional initiatives in partnership with the Director of Development

Manage a portfolio of 50+ current and prospective institutional funders sufficient to meet or exceed yearly institutional revenue goals

Write and submit all grant requests; fulfill all sponsorship and grant requirements from proposal preparation and submission through final reports, including funder recognition

Work collaboratively with key TDO staff (Artistic, Education, Finance, Marketing) to develop program descriptions, project budgets, and other materials needed for funding requests

Expand the institutional portfolio through prospect identification, research, and strategic cultivation, communication, and solicitation

Establish and maintain relationships with foundation program officers, business and community leaders, corporate giving managers, and government officials to build increasing levels of engagement and support

Manage an institutional grants calendar to ensure timely tracking of due dates, submission and reporting details, and funders’ responses; also, to track projected revenue

Maintain solicitation records, research documents, and notes in Tessitura

Work nights and weekends during performance season to staff donor and other TDO events

Seek to diversify TDO’s donor base and intentionally work to make sure fundraising efforts progress The Dallas Opera’s commitment to inclusivity

Participate in appropriate professional organizations as approved

Other duties as requested

The Institutional Giving Officer at The Dallas Opera is responsible for securing and growing revenue from foundations, corporations, and government sources to support our artistic, educational, and strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position collaborates with internal teams to develop and implement our annual fundraising strategies by managing a portfolio of 50+ institutional funders and writing and submitting grant proposals and reports.

The position requires strong grant writing experience, relationship-building skills, and a proven ability to meet revenue goals in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The Institutional Giving Officer plays a key role in sustaining and expanding The Dallas Opera’s annual fund, supporting our reputation for artistic excellence and community and global impact.

This position is a permanent full-time position within the Development department, reporting to the Director of Development and working closely with the General Director and CEO.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Institutional Giving Officer is responsible for raising revenue from private, public and corporate foundations and governmental entities to advance The Dallas Opera’s programmatic, educational, and strategic initiatives.

Specific duties include:

• Develop annual fundraising strategies, including revenue goals, to support institutional initiatives in partnership with the Director of Development
• Manage a portfolio of 50+ current and prospective institutional funders sufficient to meet or exceed yearly institutional revenue goals
• Write and submit all grant requests; fulfill all sponsorship and grant requirements from proposal preparation and submission through final reports, including funder recognition
• Work collaboratively with key TDO staff (Artistic, Education, Finance, Marketing) to develop program descriptions, project budgets, and other materials needed for funding requests
• Expand the institutional portfolio through prospect identification, research, and strategic cultivation, communication, and solicitation
• Establish and maintain relationships with foundation program officers, business and community leaders, corporate giving managers, and government officials to build increasing levels of engagement and support
• Manage an institutional grants calendar to ensure timely tracking of due dates, submission and reporting details, and funders’ responses; also, to track projected revenue
• Maintain solicitation records, research documents, and notes in Tessitura
• Work nights and weekends during performance season to staff donor and other TDO events
• Seek to diversify TDO’s donor base and intentionally work to make sure fundraising efforts progress The Dallas Opera’s commitment to inclusivity
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations as approved
• Other duties as requested

For the Fall semester, we are seeking adjunct instructors to teach a couple of courses. Most of our instructors hold a Master’s in Arts or a Terminal Degree.

• Traditional Animation (ARTS 3363) – Offered online or face-to-face
  Class time: 4:00–6:45 PM, Monday/Wednesday
• Narrative Film Arts (ARTS 3368) – Face-to-face
  Class time: 1:00–3:45 PM, Tuesday/Thursday
  We are also looking to build our pool of adjuncts for future courses, including Art Appreciation, Design I & II, Film Arts, Game Design, Digital Art I, Animation, and more.
  For more information: https://www.tarleton.edu/visual-arts/1
  Contact hybibnette@tarleton.edu