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About The Bushnell

The Bushnell is more than just a building, or a place to “see a show” — it is a vibrant organization that draws upon a rich, 91-year history, while navigating an exciting course for the future. Led by a CEO with an entrepreneurial spirit and great vision, we are constantly looking for new ways to expand the scope of our work, whether it's through dynamic programming, collaborating on a plan to develop our neighborhood or building upon our 30-year-old education program, which reaches 15,000 students in Greater Hartford annually. As the largest arts organization in Connecticut, The Bushnell is an essential part of the fabric of Hartford, serving as both a cultural beacon and an economic development leader. Our staff embodies this sense of pride and commitment to the community and are encouraged to share new ideas for the betterment of the patron experience, the growth of the institution, and the community we serve.

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Working Together, Welcoming All

At The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, we believe that a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives strengthens both our organization and our community. We are committed to cultivating a workplace and cultural campus where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. This commitment is reflected in everything we do - from the stories we tell on stage to the teams who bring them to life. We encourage applications from individuals who are excited to contribute to this environment. Bilingual candidates and those fluent in Spanish are especially encouraged to reach out.

Internships

Internships at The Bushnell are designed to offer challenging and educational field experience related to an individual’s particular area of interest in arts and business administration. Volunteer intern opportunities may be available in several departments. Interns are assigned to departments based upon organizational needs and the interest of the intern.

Learn about internship opportunities at The Bushnell.

Open Positions

Job Title: Coordinator, Development Operations

Department: Development

Reports to: Director, Annual Fund & Development Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Shift: 37.5 hours per week, includes occasional night/weekend

Broad Function:
This position provides essential support to the Development team by managing daily gift entry, maintaining accurate and reliable donor data, and assisting with operational processes to help meet fundraising goals and deliver strong donor experiences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage daily gift processing, including collecting and entering all donations, processing credit card transactions and preparing cash receipts for deposit with accuracy and timeliness.
- Review and analyze supporting documentation to determine appropriate campaigns, funds, and appeals for each gift; ensure alignment with donor intent and internal guidelines.
- Prepare a Daily Gift Report, which details daily gift activity and assesses performance against fundraising benchmarks and goals.
- Generate pledge reminder lists and coordinate with Development colleagues to execute distribution as part of ongoing pledge management.
- Generate, print, and mail acknowledgment letters to donors; uphold stewardship standards through timely and accurate correspondence.
- Enter new constituents and update constituent and institutional information, work with non-Development Bushnell colleagues when appropriate; ensure the accuracy and integrity of all records.
- Scan and electronically store documents to support efficient digital recordkeeping.
- Maintain well‑organized hard‑copy gift files for audit and compliance purposes.
- Provide support to database users, including running basic queries, reports, and lists for research, events, and other department requests as needed.
- Conduct simple outreach and respond to donor inquiries to assist with gift completion and confirm donor information or intent.
- Complete matching gift verification and substantiation requests in coordination with donor employers and matching gift platforms.
- Assist with execution of the annual gala, which may include, but not limited to RSVP management, data entry of sponsor commitments, guest records, ticket purchases and other event‑related tasks.
- Identify and implement emerging AI tools and technologies to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, improve data analysis, and strengthen operational efficiency.
- Perform additional responsibilities and administrative tasks as assigned to support Development operations.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

- College degree preferred but not required.
- One year of high‑volume, accurate data entry experience preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word; familiarity with fundraising platforms such as Paciolan or Salesforce preferred but not required.
- Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and donors.
- Willingness and ability to quickly learn new systems, tools, technologies, policies, and procedures, especially within a complex database and team environment.
- Strong time‑management abilities and skill in prioritizing tasks.
- Flexible, accessible, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand and may be required to visit other work areas. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and/or listen. The employee must have the ability to maneuver around the facilities. The employee may be required to use computers, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. May be required to read a high volume of written materials and a computer screen. Must have the ability to coordinate several activities simultaneously. Is required to be able to handle stressful situations in a calm, professional manner. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. During certain events, considerable movement around the facility, exposure to crowds and loud noise may be encountered.

The Bushnell strives to build and sustain an equitable and inclusive work environment where cultural diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce, reflective of the communities we serve, helps us become a stronger community partner. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

General Information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. The Bushnell reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description, whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. The Bushnell may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal job description.

The Bushnell is a Not-For-Profit, Equal Opportunity Employer proud to serve Connecticut and its citizens.

Interested Parties: Please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@bushnell.org

Please submit resumes to:
The Bushnell Human Resources Department
166 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Or email to: jobs@bushnell.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bushnell is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and state fair employment practice laws. The Bushnell does not discriminate and will not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants because of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, civil union status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, mental retardation or physical disability any other reason prohibited by any applicable law or regulation. Neither the Union nor the Employer will discriminate against any employee with regard to any term or condition of employment because of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, civil union status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, mental retardation, physical disability, or any other reason prohibited by any applicable law or regulation.