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Barrington Stage Company · 23 hours ago

Development Event Manager

positionPittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$25/hr - $35/hr
date3+ years exp

Barrington Stage Company (BSC) is an award-winning professional theatre located in the heart of the Berkshires. They are seeking a Development Event Manager to plan and execute approximately 18–20 donor and cultivation events during the performance season, ensuring events are organized and reflective of BSC’s standards.

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Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and execute approximately 18–20 donor and cultivation events
Develop and manage event timelines, run-of-event documents, and staffing plans
Coordinate vendors, rentals, catering, and on-site logistics
Oversee event set-up, execution, and strike
Manage event budgets and track expenses
Work closely with the Development team to align with fundraising goals
Direct and support on-site event staff and seasonal assistants during events
Coordinate with other departments
Ensure events provide a welcoming, well-organized experience for donors, sponsors, and guests
Troubleshoot issues calmly and professionally as they arise during event

Qualification

Event planningVendor managementBudget managementProblem-solvingCommunicationNonprofit experienceCalm demeanorOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in event planning, production, or event management
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience managing vendors, budgets, and event logistics
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Professional, calm demeanor in fast-paced, live-event environments
Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedule
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work on-site during event set-up and strike

Preferred

Experience in nonprofit, arts, or fundraising events is a plus

Company

Barrington Stage Company

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Barrington Stage Company is a theatre company that offers new voices, educational programming, and community engagement.
dateFounded in 1995
location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://barringtonstageco.org

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.12M
Key Investors
Shubert FoundationBerkshire Bank Foundation
2024-07-07Grant· $0.12M
2023-07-26Grant

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