Individual Giving Director
The Individual Giving Manager is responsible for administering the Directors Circle and
Auxiliary Council programs of the theater with special emphasis on identifying, cultivating and
soliciting individual donors. This staff position is a member of the Development Department
and reports to the Director of Major Gifts. S/He serves as the staff liaison for Steppenwolf’s
Auxiliary Council and the Directors Circle Committee of the Board and works closely with
Trustees and volunteers to cultivate and solicit individual prospects. S/he will supervise the
Individual Giving Associate.
Responsibilities
Directors Circle
Steppenwolf’s Directors Circle is comprised of civic and business leaders who financially
support the artistic initiatives of the theater with an annual gift of $1,500 or more. The program
provides its members with premium subscription seats, VIP service and provides a behind-thescenes
look into Steppenwolf’s artistic process. The Individual Giving Manger will:
• Develop an annual campaign strategy for the Directors Circle program in consultation with
the Director of Major Gifts that achieves the contributed income goal and expands the
individual donor base;
• Provide direction and support for the Directors Circle Committee’s activities, including
cultivation events, prospect tracking and membership solicitations;
• Oversee the annual Directors Circle membership acquisition and renewal campaign;
• Coordinate with the Events Management Office to offer a calendar of membership events for
Directors Circle members; and
• Provide exemplary membership services, including facilitating VIP ticket exchanges and
overseeing subscription renewals.
Auxiliary Council
The Auxiliary Council is a community of dynamic young professionals who raise funds and
awareness for the Steppenwolf for Young Adults programs. Their primary fundraiser, The Red
or White Ball, is held each spring in Chicago. The Individual Giving Manger will:
• Manage the planning and implementation of the Auxiliary Council’s annual membership
recruitment and fundraising strategies;
• Create a volunteer led governor recruitment program that focuses on the strategic acquisition
of members from the corporate community;
• Annually cultivate and train volunteers to ensure a clearly defined succession plan for
council leadership and regenerated prospect pool for committee chairs;
• Plan and oversee the implementation of the Council’s membership events and meetings
throughout the year; and
• Oversee the Auxiliary Council’s annual fundraising event, The Red or White Ball:
• Create budget and fundraising goals, manage all committee activity and drive the project
deadlines, ensuring that the financial goals are met and expense budget is not exceeded;
• Serve as the key staff liaison for volunteer led solicitation of event sponsors; and
• Coordinate the event logistics with the Events Management Department.
General
• Working with the Director of Major Gifts, establish and maintain strong relationships with
trustees, volunteers, donors and prospects.
• Work closely with trustees and volunteers to motivate and encourage them to increase their
role in fundraising.
• Serve as an articulate, enthusiastic and visible spokesperson during events and functions at
the theater.
• Develop and manage expense budgets for the Auxiliary Council and Directors Circle
programs.
Qualifications
• Solid fundraising experience with a proven track record in managing or coordinating a multitiered
individual giving program and volunteer led fundraising events.
• Experience in building relationships and strong rapport with trustees and volunteers that
culminated in successful fundraising efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to be strategic in designing, implementing and evaluating annual giving
plans.
• Be a people-oriented person with outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written,
and the ability to be a team player and team builder.
• A high degree of initiative, confidence and energy to achieve or exceed goals, meet deadlines
and manage multiple projects.
• Proficient computer and analytic database skills.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with qualification and experience and is competitive with
prevailing compensation for similar positions within the non-profit performing arts industry.
Excellent benefit package offered, including medical and dental insurance, short-term and longterm
disability insurance, vacation pay, paid sick leave, and a 401(k) matching retirement
program.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit by email a confidential cover letter and resume
by Wednesday, September 1st:
E. Brooke Walters
Director of Major Gifts
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Email: jobs@steppenwolf.org
No phone calls, please.
Design and Digital Associate
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, recipient of the 2009 Top Small Workplace award by The Wall Street Journal, is accepting applications for a full-time Design and Digital Associate. The position is based in the Marketing and Communications Department and supports both the Graphic Designer and Digital Assets Manager on design-based projects. The successful candidate will have knowledge of commonly used industry concepts, practices, and procedures in graphic design, and should be innovative, creative and aware of the latest trends in both email design/marketing and print. This position reports directly to the Digital Assets Manager.
Responsibilities include:
Graphic Design Project Coordination
• Design Project Production
• Support for Steppenwolf Graphic Designer in creation of print materials
• Project Management & Coordination
• Project Scheduling: Brainstorm meetings and approval process
Emails
• Layout, approval and deployment of weekly Marketing emails
• Coordination, layout and approval and deployment of other Steppenwolf emails
• Email response tracking
Website
• Update blog
• Image creation/sizing: for show images, podcast, email, publicity, outside sources, social media, etc.
Misc.
• Support for digital assets team, content producer, single ticket campaign team
Other Marketing
• Support when needed for lobby displays, events and other special projects
The Successful Candidate will:
- Be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Be proficient in Quark Express
- Be proficient working in html and CSS
- Have experience in optimizing and sizing graphics for the web
- Basic knowledge and familiarity with Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign
- Be able to communicate and work well with others in a professional environment
- Be able to work with multiple departments as well as outside agencies
- Work well under pressure
- Be well organized and have a proven history of ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Be able to work independently
- Be familiar with the theatre
About Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a not for profit, ensemble based theatre company operating in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Now in its 35th season, the company’s activities include a wide range of artistic programs including the producing of numerous productions, touring both nationally and internationally, professional leadership programs, educational programs, commissioning and workshops. The company owns four different facilities housing its three theatres, production facilities, offices and other support facilities.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with qualification and experience and is competitive with prevailing compensation for similar junior-level positions within the non-profit performing arts industry. Excellent benefit package offered, including medical and dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, vacation pay, paid sick leave and a 401(k) matching retirement program.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested and qualified candidates should send a confidential cover letter and resume by Wednesday, September 1st. Please provide a link to an online portfolio or PDF samples of your design work and please include in the body of your email where you heard about this position. No phone calls please. Applications should be sent to:
Thomas Weitz, Digital Assets Manager & Luis Ibarra, Graphic Designer
Email: jobs@steppenwolf.org
Digital Content Producer
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, recipient of the 2009 Top Small Workplace award by The Wall Street Journal, is accepting applications for a full-time Digital Content Producer. The position is based in the Marketing and Communications Department and directly coordinates all Steppenwolf online media content, with additional responsibilities in content production, visual image production and coordination, and scheduling for these projects. The successful candidate will have knowledge of commonly used industry concepts, practices, and procedures within video and photographic production, and should be innovative, creative and aware of the latest trends in online content. This position reports directly to the Digital Assets Manager.
Responsibilities include:
Content Production
• Brainstorm, design, engineer and execute online content: video features, photo galleries, blog posts, podcasts, audio program, etc.
• Manage/post content on steppenwolf.org and elsewhere online: facebook, youtube, flickr, etc.
Photography/Video
• Coordinate/schedule photo shoots: show images, production photos, etc.
• Coordinate/schedule video shoots: b-roll, video interviews & features, archival, etc.
• Post production/dissemination for images and video
• Staff photographer for Steppenwolf events, rehearsals, etc.
• Primary contact for photo requests from external sources
• Photo editor for program and STC publications and products
• Manage photo/video database and archives
• Update and coordinate repair of departmental photo/video equipment
Other Marketing
• Support when needed for lobby displays, events and other special projects
The Successful Candidate will:
• Be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Be able to communicate and work well with others in a professional environment
• Be able to work with multiple departments as well as outside agencies
• Work well under pressure
• Be well organized and have a proven history of ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Be able to work independently
• Have an understanding or familiarity in working with artists
• Have experience in shooting digital video
• Have camera proficiency (video: Canon XH-A1M, still: Nikon D-300)
• Be proficient in basic lighting technique with a muli-light setup
• Have experience in film editing and editing for online
• Have experience in Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop
• Be proficient working on a Mac
• Be familiar with the theatre
Experience in motion graphics, Final Cut Pro Studio and iMovie beneficial but not required.
About Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a not for profit, ensemble based theatre company operating in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Now in its 35th season, the company’s activities include a wide range of artistic programs including the producing of numerous productions, touring both nationally and internationally, professional leadership programs, educational programs, commissioning and workshops. The company owns four different facilities housing its three theatres, production facilities, offices and other support facilities.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with qualification and experience and is competitive with prevailing compensation for similar junior-level positions within the non-profit performing arts industry. Excellent benefit package offered, including medical and dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, vacation pay, paid sick leave and a 401(k) matching retirement program.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested and qualified candidates should send a confidential cover letter and resume by Wednesday, August 18th. Please include in the body of your email where you heard about this position. No phone calls please. Applications should be sent to:
Thomas Weitz, Digital Assets Manager
Email: jobs@steppenwolf.org
Part-time Call Center Representative
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, winner of the 2009 Wall Street Journal Top Small Workplaces award, is soliciting applications for the position of part-time (no more than 24-30 hrs. per week) Call Center Representative. We are looking for theatre enthusiasts with phone sales experience who are comfortable soliciting donations and subscriptions from our patrons. Night and weekend availability is a must for any candidate. This part-time position is eligible for the Steppenwolf 401(k) matching retirement program, medical and vision insurance.
About Steppenwolf:
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a not for profit, ensemble based theatre company operating in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Now entering its 35th season, the company’s activities include a wide range of artistic programs including the producing of numerous productions, touring both nationally and internationally, professional leadership programs, educational programs, commissioning and workshops. The company owns four different facilities housing its three theatres, production facilities, offices and other support facilities.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested and qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume by August 27th to jobs@steppenwolf.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
No phone calls please.