Current Employment Opportunities

Title: Ticket Services Associate  
Department: Ticketing
FLSA: Non-exempt
Immediate Supervisor: Ticket Services Manager

Ford’s Theatre and Museum is seeking part-time Ticket Services Associates for weekdays, mainly between the hours of 8-3. We are looking for candidates who are detail-oriented, efficient, energetic and outgoing in order to provide excellent overall customer service to Ford’s Theatre patrons. Ford’s Theatre welcomes a high volume of visitors each year (almost one million annually).
Ford’s is open 363 days a year, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for regular business. On nights of performances, the hours are extended to 8 p.m. Our Associates will work an average of 10-15 hours per week, depending on their availability.

Duties include:

• Dispersing information about Ford’s Theatre and other local visitor attractions such as museums and restaurants
• Selling tickets for Ford’s daytime visitation entries and theatre performances
• Light reception work
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school graduate
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to be completely present, with focus on the job at hand
• Work as part of a team in a very busy environment with occasional stress
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Previous box office experience preferred, particularly with use of Archtics
• Ability to work minimum of 10-15 hours per week, with minimum shift of 3 hours
• Patience and a good sense of humor

$10 per hour plus free theatre tickets and the opportunity to be a part of history at Ford’s!

Title: Assistant House Manager
Department: Patron Services
FSLA: Non-Exempt
Title of Immediate Supervisor: House Manager

Assistant House Managers work closely with the House Manager and Box Office to ensure a pleasant theatre-going experience for all Ford’s Theatre guests.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing the theatre and lobby before performances
• Supervising the volunteer usher team during each performance.
• Handling all guest questions and complaints in an appropriate manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the House Manager.

Education and Experience Required:

• A strong customer service background, preferably in theatre/performing arts/hospitality.
• Must be available for some weekday performances.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to abeck@fords.org. E/E/O

Title: Deputy Director, Individual Giving
Department: Development
FLSA: Exempt
Title of Immediate Supervisor: Director of Development

Ford’s Theatre Society is seeking a senior level fundraiser. The Deputy Director, Individual Giving reports to and work closely with the Director of Development. The Deputy Director’s role is to cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors and actively seek new funding opportunities while developing strategies for increasing a broader base of individual donors. This individual manages a staff of three and is responsible for the development, planning, design, and implementation of Ford’s current individual fundraising programs and overall individual fundraising strategy to include major gifts, membership, annual giving and direct mail. The Deputy Director will also be responsible for developing and launching a planned giving program, as well as serve as primary staff liaison to a new volunteer Board. The Deputy Director is responsible for his/her own fundraising goals. He/She will work to build a significant prospect base and oversee the cultivations process from initiation to closing. The Deputy Director and his/her staff members are responsible for all phases of identification, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship of individual, major and deferred gifts.

Scope and Responsibilities: In coordination with senior management, this person participates in developing long and short-range fund raising plans that will ensure the achievement of established objectives. This person will participate in developing general and tailored presentations to be utilized in donor solicitations.

• Develop strategies to identify and cultivate donors and prospects for major and planned gifts.
• Manage major and planned gift fundraising efforts including: identifying and managing a portfolio of prospects and donors capable of gifts in the $5,000+ level.
• Meet with these donors, alone or with volunteers, executive, development, or program staff. Coordinate donor visits and develop strategies, as appropriate, for other staff members and volunteers.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with donors in his/her portfolio and communicate regularly.
• Oversees all moves management, reporting and stewardship activities as related to assigned donors and prospects.
• Manage and implement activities for the Ford’s Theatre Society National Advisory Board, a new national giving group to be established in 2011.
• Work with Ford’s team to identify prospects and oversee research to surface prospects that are not currently affiliated with Ford’s and its leadership.
• Supervise and set goals for Individual Giving areas including major and planned gifts, annual fund, direct mail, membership and Combined Federal Campaign.
• Primary supervision of Associate Director, Annual Giving; and Major Gifts Coordinator; and secondary supervision of Development Assistant. * Coordinate reports and other cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship materials as needed as well as oversight of the individual giving pages and promotions on the Ford’s Theatre website
• Write proposals and other materials as necessary; assist with publicity arrangements on important gifts, programs, accomplishments or events.
• In collaboration senior Development staff, set departmental goals.
• Manage the departmental budget and reconciliation process with senior Development staff.
• Assist in the recognition and prioritization of organizational funding needs; keep abreast of institutional and departmental priorities and programs.
• Promotes opportunities for individual giving programs and through printed materials, receptions and other events.
• Provides comprehensive and timely reports summarizing program activity and project status.
• Oversees required documentation of gifts and gift intentions.
• Maintain and develop procedures to ensure effective collecting, recording, accounting, acknowledgement and follow-up on all gifts and pledges.
• Work and travel with other staff to plan and conduct visits, presentations, and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of five years’ experience working in upper level fund raising programs.
• Major gift cultivation/solicitation in an arts or musuem environment preferred.
• Management of Board Members and volunteers.
• Experience in fund raising operations and staff supervision preferred.
• A track record of successful development of and a demonstrated ability to design and implement effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for individual giving.
• An ability to build and maintain relationships with high net worth individuals.
• Superior communication and writing experience.
• A desire and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across development departments.
• Successful development and management of budgets.
• Some travel is required.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates leadership, vision and the ability to motivate others.
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising campaigns, finance and budgeting.
• Expert interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications and listening skills.
• Strong public speaking ability.
• Integrity. Maintains confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of theatre staff, board members, volunteers, senior management and consultants.
• Demonstration of initiative, creativity and follow-through.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and be in control of numerous tasks at any one time.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent time manager with strong planning skills.
• Effective management skills.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to tmcdonald@fords.org. E/E/O

Title: Associate Director, Corporate Relations
Department: Development
FLSA: Exempt
Title of Immediate Supervisor: Director of Development

Ford’s Theatre Society seeks an Associate Director of Corporate Relations. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Associate Director, Corporate Relations leads efforts to strategically develop and strengthen private financial support from corporations, foundations and governments to advance Ford’s Theatre’s institutional goals and objectives. The Associate Director is a front line fundraiser who works closely with various departments to create strong cases for support. Ford’s Theatre Society has one of the most robust corporate giving programs in the Washington, DC area and a current portfolio of over 75 high-level corporate donors, as well as a volunteer corporate board. This position will also supervise a full-time Government and Foundation Relations Manager.

Scope and Responsibilities

• identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding corporate donors and prospects developing a deeper understanding of institutional partners to create sound solicitation strategies
• arranging and conducting visits with corporate donors and prospects along with the Director of Development and the Executive Director of the Theatre as well as key corporate partners and Board members
• strategically preparing institutional funding proposals in support of funding priorities
• handling, processing, and acknowledgment of all corporate gift and grant agreements
• working with the volunteer corporate board to identify, cultivate and solicit new corporate donors
• managing a portfolio of 100-150 prospects, and part of Ford’s current portfolio (50+ donors)
• developing materials for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of corporate donors including the corporate giving area of Ford’s Theatre’s website
• researching corporate giving opportunities through various publications and keeping abreast of corporate news and trends
• establish and execute all corporate recognition and fulfillment
• in collaboration with the Director of Development, establishing goals and monitoring progress toward goals throughout the year
• maintaining and updating all corporate primary and secondary contacts and relationships in database
• oversight of and collaboration with foundation and government grants manager on all institutional grants from foundations and government agencies

Experience required: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• bachelor's degree
• a minimum of two years of corporate fundraising experience
• a demonstrated track record of closing significant gifts/grants
• knowledge of trends, techniques, and best practices in corporate and foundation giving
• the ability to translate information/ideas into compelling cases for support - orally and in writing
• the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• excellent interpersonal skills
• solid ability to understand and interpret budget and financial reports and related information
• expert written and oral communication skills
• knowledge of and experience in using research resources for prospects and funding opportunities
• Raiser’s Edge or similar database experience
• ability to travel on occasion

Salary: Commensurate with experience

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to tmcdonald@fords.org. E/E/O

Title: Accounting Associate
Department: Finance
FSLA: Non-Exempt
Title of Immediate Supervisor: Director of Finance

This position is responsible for the bookkeeping tasks of accounts payable, payroll, and income management.  Ensure revenue transactions are journalized accurate and timely.  S/he will communicate with departmental staff as needed in evaluating support documentation provided and coordinate required adjustments.  Responsibilities also included periodic preparation of account reconciliations.

Specific Responsibilities:

Income Management

• Reconcile the daily income transactions of the ticketing/fund development database reports to include daily update of deferred income spreadsheet.
• Work with staff originating income transactions to resolve discrepancies.
• Journalize income transactions with accurate chart of account coding
• Maintain files of transaction postings.
• Prepare support documents for quarterly royalty billings of earned ticketing income.
• Reconcile depositories with income reports in a timely manner, communicating all discrepancies.

Accounts Payable

• Review, input and process all check requests for payment; ensuring complete documentation.
• Liaison to the vendors for resolving invoices and related questions.
• Review accounts payable inventory to make recommendations for check disbursements.
• Prepare vendor 1099 year-end tax forms as required by IRS deadlines.

Cash/Check Disbursement

• Process check disbursements timely.
• Research and resolve with due diligence a/p & p/r checks outstanding beyond 90 days.
• Adhere to all internal control procedures regarding the handling of cash.

Payroll

• Update employee payroll file with approved documented additions, changes and/or deletions
• Ensure the accuracy of semi-monthly payroll data to include review of compensation, time sheets, withholdings, leave accruals and department allocations.
• Process transactions via service provider adhering to jurisdiction regulation.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Receive and distribute regular mail, packages
• Assist the Director/Department administratively as needed, to include copying and filing

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Meet with new hires to cover enrollment procedures and benefit alternatives. Review all paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain benefit accounts - flexible spending, SmartBenefits (Metro) and 401(k). Assist with ongoing education to employees regarding benefits, policies and procedures.
• Develop relationships with benefit vendors regarding options offered, changes to account, orders/deletions, and issues

Additional duties that are unique to this department:

• Adhere to departmental/organizational policies and procedures
• Make recommendations to increase efficiency of procedures
• Assist in preparation of documents and schedules for year-end audit.
• Prepare position related reports as required
• Other department related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• A four-year degree in a related field of study (thus having a basic understanding of GAAP).  Minimum two years experience.
• A strong working knowledge of Solomon is preferred. Payroll experience is a plus (ADP).
• Must be accounting proficient, computer literate, meticulous, thorough, and have strong analytical and computer skills.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to tmcdonald@fords.org. E/E/O

Title: Music Intern

Ford’s Theatre seeks intern to assist music staff on the world premier production of Liberty Smith (February and March 2011). Intern will assist Music Director, composers and creative team with a variety of responsibilities in rehearsals and should be proficient in Finale software. The ideal applicant would serve as a rehearsal accompanist, have experience in musical theatre and have basic composition knowledge. Candidate must exhibit strong music and organizational skills and the ability to work constructively with artists and staff.

To apply, please send resume and references to Kristin Fox Siegmund, Ford’s Theatre, 514 10th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, kfox@fords.org. E/E/O