Metropolitan Opera · 1 month ago
Special Campaigns Assistant
Lincoln Center - New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$47K/yr - $47K/yr
1+ years expThe Metropolitan Opera is seeking a Special Campaigns Assistant to support high-level fundraising efforts. The role involves managing administrative duties related to restricted giving and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective campaign execution.
ArtPerforming Arts
Responsibilities
Play an active role in supporting the day-to-day administration of a multi-year comprehensive campaign, including organizing key meetings, tracking action steps, and preparing reports, correspondence, and materials for major prospects
Track donor cultivation and stewardship for campaign and restricted funding, partnering closely with the Major Gift team to ensure seamless coordination and execution of benefits, events, and communications
Track and reconcile various campaign and restricted funding budgets, ensuring accurate submission of expenses and alignment with financial goals
Collaborate with the Assistant Director, Development Operations, to manage and track progress for restricted funds. Regularly process gifts, generate reports, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making for campaign efforts
Organize and maintain documents related to restricted funding to ensure the Major Gift and Patron team has ready access to critical information, including solicitation templates and periodic mailings,talking points, and reports
Support with donor entertaining, including invitations, ticketing, and reservations, and provide support for ticket orders and exchanges. Deliver personalized, top-tier support for seating and ticketing needs to elevate the donor experience
Help staff galas and other fundraising events as needed
Support the Major Gifts department with additional administrative functions as needed
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
College degree or equivalent required
1-2 years of fundraising and development experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Detail oriented and capable of managing several project deadlines to successful completion
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; the diplomacy and good judgment needed to balance multiple tasks
Ability to write clearly and accurately
Ability to exercise excellent judgment with high-level donors, volunteers, and Board members
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, is required
Willingness to work occasional nights and additional weekend hours as needed
Preferred
Experience writing acknowledgements, solicitations, proposals, and/or other original development documents
Knowledge of Tessitura
Familiarity with opera and the performing arts
Company
Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan Opera, commonly referred to as the ''Met'', is a company based in New York City.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2008-01-01Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Tod Johnson
President & CEO of the Board
Marcia Lynn Sells (She/Her)
Chief Diversity Officer
Recent News
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2026-01-22
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