Job Description:

Position: Development Associate (Req. ID# 005-07-01)
Company: Young People’s Chorus of New York City
Location: Manhattan, NY
Work Experience: 3-plus years of Development Experience
Career Level: Professional

Currently celebrating its 27th anniversary, the Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) was founded in 1988 by its Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez to provide children of all backgrounds with a unique program of music education and choral performance that seeks to fulfill the potential of every child, while creating a model of artistic excellence and humanity that enriches the community. YPC is the recipient of America’s highest honor for youth programs—a National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award—presented to the chorus by First Lady Michelle Obama.

Position Overview
The organization has an immediate requirement for an experienced Development Coordinator. This individual will work with the Development team to coordinate and implement the organization’s fundraising activities, including the annual giving campaign, individual donations, foundation, corporate, and government grant submissions. S/he will report to the Director of Development.

General Position Responsibilities
Operational Specifics:

Cultivate and solicit contributions from individual, corporate, foundation and government donors and prospects;
Work with Development team to prepare written letters of inquiry, proposals, reports and other funding requests;
Compose and track acknowledgement letters;
Coordinate government solicitation activities, including the annual City Council Campaign;
Accompany YPC Artistic Director and Board members to donor meetings, special events and other development-related activities;
Assist with planning of and participate in the YPC Board Development Committee meetings;
Create organizational and project-specific budgets;
Supervise and manage day-to-day activities of the Development team.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred;
Proven ability to effectively assess, manage and evaluate staff;
3-plus years of development experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Exemplary writing, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Core Competency Requirements
Integrity and devotion to team efforts;
Ability to multi-task and exceptional organizational skills;
Pro-active approach, flexibility, and positive attitude extremely important;
Proficiency in Excel required;
Familiarity with Microsoft Access a plus;
Ability to learn new procedures on the job without formal training;
Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail required;
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and quality expectations, willingness to push limits of the department to meet changing needs;
    Ability to work calmly within a high-pressure and fast-paced environment.

Desired:
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of choristers;
Pro-active and creative in seeking out solutions to challenges that arise with each project.

Compensation:
The YPC offers an attractive compensation package, which includes a competitive salary.

How to apply

To Apply:
Please send your cover letter, writing samples and resume to:

careers@ypc.org
Careers at YPC
Young People’s Chorus of New York City
37 West 65th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023

For additional information on the YPC organization visit: www.ypc.org