Corporate Relations Officer

This is a Full Time Job

POSITION TITLE: Corporate Relations Officer
REPORTS TO: Director of Events & Corporate Relations
WORK SCHEDULE: Full time/40 hours a week - Monday to Friday; some evenings and weekends required
STATUS (Exempt/Non-Exempt): Exempt
COMPENSATION: Salary, Commensurate with experience
BENEFIT STATUS: Eligible
DEPARTMENT: Institutional Advancement

Center Theatre Group seeks a Corporate Relations Officer to join the company's Institutional Advancement team, reporting to the Director of Events & Corporate Relations. This position will focus on frontline fundraising for corporate membership renewals and acquisition as well as manage the administration of all corporate giving areas.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. In collaboration with the Director of Events & Corporate Relations, identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate members to increase contributed support annually
2. Manage relationships within a portfolio of 50+ corporate donors and prospects
3. Facilitate and attend hospitality, networking, and prospecting events with corporate partners throughout the season, in conjunction with the events team
4. Collaborate with marketing, communications, and other CTG departments to ensure high-level and creative corporate engagement
5. Draft and develop corporate sponsorship decks as needed
6. Secure innovative and strategic in-kind support for all of CTG
7. Work with Advancement Operations team to execute and ensure timely and strategic corporate renewal process; ensure database integrity; and create personalized stewardship and recognition plans for all corporate donors
8. Submit and confirm ticket requests for all corporate donors through the VIP Ticket Desk and Audience Services team
9. Some administrative support and duties as assigned

CTG provides a dynamic working environment in which duties and responsibilities may change. Employees are expected to be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of their duties.

QUALIFICATIONS
Four years of college from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work history required. Two years or more of successful corporate fundraising or nonprofit administrative experience required. Experience in the performing arts and interest in theatre a plus. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and database systems such as Tessitura. Strong writing skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to negotiate strategic partnerships are all essential. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, personable, and have a great sense of humor. They will also need to be adaptable, flexible, and collaborative with the ability to forge strong relationships with colleagues and corporate funders.
All employees are required to pass a background check.