Employment

Thank you for your interest in employment at Britt Festivals.

Orchestra Openings

Orchestra Openings 

Seasonal Positions

There are no seasonal positions available at this time.
 

Internships

See our internship page for information on this program. Unpaid internships are available within several departments at Britt. 

Permanent Positions

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Plan, design, implement, and analyze all fundraising activities of the Organization.

• Work with the Executive Director, key staff and board members to develop long range fundraising plan.
• Work with the E.D. and Board to implement the fundraising plan
• Oversee the identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment and stewardship of donors at all levels.
• Prepare for and solicit gifts at all levels personally and in conjunction with staff and key volunteers.

• Coordinate gift solicitations by Executive Director, board members and key stakeholders and train as appropriate.

• Serve as the staff liaison to the Development Committee.
• Oversee donor management system to ensure ongoing accuracy within the systems
• Supervise staff and work with leadership volunteers to ensure Organization fundraising events maximize optimal success within current resources.

• Identify grant opportunities and coordinate grant applications
• Work with Executive Director and Marketing Director to shape public outreach activities including public relations, marketing communications, stewardship and special events
• Maintain involvement with external organizations and professional groups that may provide continuing education or build long-term relationships with donors/supporters.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, and liberal arts or related field is required.
• Evidence of continuing professional education through conferences, seminars or professional associations

Experience:

• Seven to ten years of professional development experience, a proven track record in major gift fundraising, and supervision and leadership of a development team in another non-profit is preferred.

Skills:

• Understanding and a passion for Britt’s mission
• Possess outside leadership abilities, with a proven success record calling on the highest level executives, community leaders and private philanthropists.
• High level understanding of computer resources and data management tools
• A self-starter and visionary with the ability to initiate and follow through on new programs or projects that generate revenue and goodwill in order to achieve strategic and organizational goals.
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to lead a team in a true collaborative fashion.
• Respect for Britt’s organizational culture
• Creative and analytical skills
• Ability and confidence to speak to a wide range of individuals; public speaking experience a requirement
• Occasional evenings and weekends are required for this position.

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to Jim Fredericks, Executive Director, Britt Festivals, 216 W. Main Street, Medford, OR or email jim@brittfest.org