Position: Development Associate

Reporting to: Artistic Director 

Salary: $45,000

Benefits: Generous PTO policy and medical coverage

BODYTRAFFIC Mission

BODYTRAFFIC creates world-class dance in Los Angeles, by commissioning distinctive choreographic works for a company of diverse and exceptional dancers. BODYTRAFFIC shares its love and reverence for dance around the globe through versatile performances, extensive outreach offerings and inspiring educational programs.  

Job Description

BODYTRAFFIC seeks an energetic, highly motivated lover of the arts to serve as Development Associate. 

The successful candidate will be a well organized professional with an eagerness to learn the fundamentals of non-profit fundraising. 

Key Duties:

• Provides administrative support for the leadership team: coordinates communications, calendars, and priorities etc.
• Provides administrative support for fundraising campaigns including but not limited to executing communications, mailings, tracking donations, supporting donor stewardship, administrating donor benefits, generating acknowledgment letters and weekly gift reports, etc.
• Coordinates all internal components of major donors “moves management.”
• Manages calendar and tracks budget for all development activities, and serves as liaison for outside development vendors (such as grantwriters, event planners, etc.)
• Responsible for board and committee meeting support, reservations, communications, follow up, minutes, hospitality, etc.
• Assists with special event planning, coordination, invitations, tracking RSVPs, and follow ups.
• All other duties as assigned based on BODYTRAFFIC’s immediate needs.

*This position requires availability some nights and weekends for events once per month on average* 

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience managing executive calendars (MAJOR PLUS)
• Familiarity with CRM databases
• Proficiency with Outlook Calendars and Excel 
• Must thrive in a team setting
• Located in Los Angeles
• Ability to start immediate

To submit your application, please email BOTH a resume and cover letter as one PDF file to employment@bodytraffic.com. Please use the subject line “Development Associate- [Full Name].”

BODYTRAFFIC is an equal opportunity employer that strives to provide an inclusive and positive working environment for every employee.