Opportunities

Position Announcement

Development Associate

Deadline to apply: June 19, 2025

The Essential Theatre, a non-profit, professional theatre company in Washington, DC is currently seeking a part-time, per project Development Associate.

Position hourly

This is a paid hourly hybrid Position with most work performed virtually.

Payment is commensurate with experience

Reports to Artistic Director.

Ideal candidate must be local to Washington, DC.

The Development Associate will support the fundraising activities of The Essential Theatre related to individual contributions on a per project basis and will provide support to overarching development activities of the company as assigned. The position’s work is hybrid in nature.

Potential candidates should be familiar with and have:

at least two (2) to three (3) years of proven experience specific to individual fundraising and handling associated amenities and stewardship duties.

Must have effective oral and written communication skills.

A two- or four-year college degree specific to the field or a related field equivalent to arts management or human services.

Must have familiarity with various fundraising software as well as fundraising portals to include Micro Soft word, excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher, Sales Force.

Interested candidates should submit a resume along with writing samples and current contact information for at least three professional references to include name, contact phone number, email address and your relationship to each reference. Information should be submitted by June 19, 2025 and should be sent by email (only) to [email protected].

The Essential Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. It champions workplace diversity and does not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation or identity, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, political affiliation, or special need.