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About the Role
The Development Coordinator, Advancement is a key member of the Metropolitan Opera’s fundraising team, supporting donor engagement, corporate partnerships, and cross-departmental coordination that help advance the institution’s philanthropic goals. This role offers meaningful exposure to advancement strategy and stewardship, with a primary emphasis on the day-to-day administrative execution that keeps fundraising efforts moving forward. It is well suited to someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a high volume of administrative work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with donor ticket requests, correspondence, mailings, recordkeeping, and other core administrative tasks.
- Support stewardship efforts for key corporate sponsors and affiliate fundraising groups, as well as the Met’s Encore Society.
- Maintain shared documents, digital files, and other department materials to support effective communication and coordination.
- Maintain accurate donor records in Tessitura and help track prospect activity and pipeline progress.
- Assist in developing and updating donor-facing materials and select affiliate group content for the Met’s website.
- Coordinate invitations, RSVPs, staffing, and event logistics for on-site and off-site affiliate fundraising events.
- Provide phone and email coverage for planned giving and general administrative support to the greater department as needed.
- Assist with additional Development events, presentations, and special projects as needed.
Requirements
- B.A. degree or equivalent.
- 2 years related experience, preferably in arts administration.
- Excellent attention to detail, and strong interpersonal and written skills required.
- Proficient with all basic computer programs, including Outlook and Microsoft Office.
- Must be interested in the performing arts.
- Ability to work well with all personality types and be collaborative with colleagues and management at all levels and across multiple departments.
- Growth-oriented mindset and ability to take initiative.
- Superior organizational/time management skills.
- Capable of working quickly and adapting readily to changes in priorities.
- Willingness to work nights and additional weekend hours as needed.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Tessitura
- Korean
- Performing arts knowledge
- Music knowledge
- Opera knowledge
Experience Level
- 2 years related experience
Education Level
- B.A. degree or equivalent
About the Company
- The Metropolitan Opera’s fundraising team supports donor engagement, corporate partnerships, and cross-departmental coordination that help advance the institution’s philanthropic goals.
- This position provides administrative and project support across the Met’s Development Department, with a primary focus on new initiatives, corporate stewardship and planned giving administrative support.