Marketing and Development Associate

Elevator Repair Service Theater (ERS) is seeking a creative, highly-organized, and collaborative Marketing and Development Associate. This position will lead marketing initiatives for the company – including preparing and sending marketing emails and managing the company’s social media accounts – as well as providing general development and administrative support to the organization. Working closely with the Development Director, this position will execute grant-writing and day-to-day development and fundraising operations.

The position will also work closely with ERS’s Artistic Director John Collins, helping to manage his professional calendar, and provide logistical and administrative support to ERS. A creative thinker who is a strong writer, technologically-savvy, and enthusiastic about digital marketing and non-profit arts administration, the Marketing and Development Associate will serve as an integral member of ERS’s nimble and highly-collaborative full‑time staff of five.

• Manage all social media accounts (Instagram, Blue Sky, Vimeo, Facebook)
• Prepare and send all marketing emails
• Organize and update marketing materials: show decks, production photos etc.
• Act as press and marketing liaison with presenting venues
• Assist in scheduling press engagements: interviews, appearances, etc.
• Update and maintain the ERS website with new events, content etc.
• Act as lead staff member liaising between ERS staff and web design studio in the creation of a new ERS website
• Monitor online merch store

• Lead grant writing under supervision of the Development Director, including preparing support materials and online questionnaires
• Assist in all event prep, including the annual ERS gala (includes, but not limited to logistics, coordination with venue, preparing and sending invitations, assisting in creation of invitation list, on‑site logistics, attendance at event)
• Maintain grant deadline calendar
• Manage and update donor database (Bloomerang)
• Assist in donor prospecting and research
• Generate acknowledgement letters
• Schedule quarterly Board meetings
• Take and distribute minutes at quarterly Board meetings
• Arrange tickets for donors
• Communicate opening night as well as donor‑specific ticket needs to venues

• Take and distribute weekly staff meeting minutes
• Maintain office calendar
• Answer the phones, and check on general phone and email messages and pass on to appropriate staff
• Coordinate and Manage Artistic Director calendar
• Receive/distribute mail and packages
• Organize office cleaning including cleaning service and ensure the office is organized and neat (management of dishes, trash, recycling etc.)
• Keep and update inventory of office equipment/supplies as well as ERS logins/accounts
• Maintain inventory of production equipment and laptops stored at office
• Order office supplies when needed

Salary: $52,000‑55,000 commensurate with experience. This is a permanent, full‑time (10:00 am - 6:00 pm), non‑exempt position in New York City at ERS’s office in No

Ho/East Village with some schedule flexibility to support hybrid work.

Opportunities for advancement and growth in the role.

ERS has a robust benefits package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision with 10% employee contribution, plus a $1,000 flexible health spending account to help cover co‑pays and deductibles
• 3 weeks paid vacation, plus paid weeks off at Thanksgiving and New Year’s
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Sick/Safe leave and 5 personal days
• Summer Fridays: the office closes at 1:00 pm all Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day, dependent on production activity
• Paid Family Leave
• 403(b) plan is also available

• 1+ year of work or other commensurate experience in fundraising, marketing and/or administrative position
• Excellent, clear writing skills
• Excellent computer/technology skills, especially in GSuite, Word, Excel, and social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook etc.)
• Experience using a CRM database (Tessitura, Bloomerang, or similar software), or willingness to learn
• Familiarity with grant writing and submissions a plus but not required
• Familiarity with or interest in experimental theater, performance and/or Off‑Broadway theater is a plus, but not required

ERS recognizes that people may acquire the necessary skills and experience for this position in a variety of ways and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. BIPOC candidates and those who have not historically been represented in the theater community and/or arts administration are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.