Development Manager

About Art House Productions

Founded in 2001, Art House Productions is a vibrant performing and visual arts center located in Jersey City, NJ. Art House is a home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas. We engage, inspire, entertain, and challenge audiences with ambitious performing and visual arts programs; we provide arts education programs that promote life-long learning to a diverse community, and we celebrate the essential power of the arts to illuminate our common humanity.

Position Summary

Art House Productions is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Development Manager to join our leadership team. This role will lead the organization’s fundraising efforts in close collaboration with the Executive Artistic Director—including annual campaigns, donor cultivation, sponsor relationships, event planning, and grant support. The role reports to the Executive Artistic Director and collaborates with staff across departments to support the organization’s mission and financial sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity for a development professional who thrives in a creative environment, wants to build meaningful community relationships, and is passionate about the transformative power of the arts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Art House’s Annual Campaign and other Fundraising efforts, including Hudson Gives and Board contributions.
• Build, develop, and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and local business partners.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Director to connect and engage with community members to build local audiences and foster charitable giving.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive donor database, ensuring accurate record-keeping and tracking of development activity
• Create and manage the fundraising calendar and the schedule for recording prospects
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications, research, and reporting in collaboration with the Executive Artistic Director.
• Plan and execute donor events, receptions, and fundraising functions, in collaboration with the other staff members.
• Track fundraising metrics and prepare regular reports for staff, Board of Trustees, and funders.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development
• Passion for the arts and commitment to Art House’s mission
• Organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Collaborative team player with a positive, flexible attitude
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Experience with CRM or donor management platforms (e.g., Ludus) preferred
• Availability to attend performances and fundraising events during evenings or weekends

Compensation & Benefits:

• $27-$31/hour for 25-30 hours/week
• Office closure Dec. 24–Jan. 2 and all major holidays
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid working arrangements
• Friendly, collaborative, and fun working environment with the Staff and Board
• A beautiful, newly-built office space in the heart of downtown Jersey City
• Office easily accessible to major public transit

To Apply

Please email the following materials to HR@arthouseproductions.org:

• A brief cover letter describing your relevant experience and why this opportunity excites you
• Your resume
• Two writing samples (e.g., press release, donor letter, newsletter, or campaign content)
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Deadline: 

Applications will be accepted through August 1, 2025

No phone calls, please. If you require an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, contact us at HR@arthouseproductions.org or (201) 579-0532.

Art House Productions is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Please see Art House’s commitments to DEI and ACCESS.