Data Assistant

Position Description

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is hiring a Data Assistant in the Development department, who will work with the Senior Manager of Donor Engagement to deliver excellent donor stewardship through timely gift processing and acknowledgment, and maintenance of accurate donor and financial records across all giving levels.

Success in this role looks like exceptional customer service to OTSL donors and timely acknowledgment of all contributions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Data and Gift Processing

• Ensure that all contributions are entered into Tessitura in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide documentation needed by the Finance department to reconcile gift entry.
• Document reoccurring donor database projects to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• In collaboration with the Manager of Donor Communications, ensure a timely and personalized acknowledgment process for all contributions to Opera Theatre.
• Build and ensure accuracy of large mail merges for event invitations, acquisition mailings, and other donor lists.
• Create online forms for membership benefits for Friends of the Festival and Patron donors and ensure fulfillment, working in collaboration with the Senior Manager of Donor Engagement.
• Manage donor files and update filing procedures and practices.
• Manage annual tax statement mailings.

Other Responsibilities

• Prepare check requests, invoices, and other payments as requested for the Development department.
• Code Development department expenditures as needed.
• Provide ongoing fundraising event support for the Development department.

Experience & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Tessitura or a similar donor database.
• Demonstrated track record of providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extraordinary attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets.

Compensation

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
• Compensation: $44,000-$47,000 annual salary.
• Robust benefits package including health insurance, open PTO policy, 401k match, and more.
• Opera Theatre has a flexible work policy which allows for hybrid remote work and asynchronous schedule arrangements.
• Some weekend and evening hours may be required, especially during Opera Theatre’s festival season (May-June).

Apply:

Applicants for the position are asked to submit a resume along with a cover letter that describes their interest in the position and outlines their relevant experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline:  

 Applications will be reviewed beginning August 1.  

The position will remain open until filled, and applications received after August 1 will be considered on a rolling basis. 

Please note: You will receive a confirmation that your application has been received, but due to the review timeline, you may not hear from us again until August. We appreciate your patience! 

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