Careers

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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. 

Diversity and Inclusion

At The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, we celebrate and foster inclusion through the unique attributes, characteristics, abilities, and perspectives of all individuals. As part of our core mission, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive cultural campus that reflects our commitment to an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and included, onstage and off. This sense of belonging empowers individuals and unites communities by creating mutual respect and appreciation. The Bushnell is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, and strongly encourages BIPOC, members of the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, and differently-abled candidates to apply. Bi-Lingual or Fluent in Spanish desired.

Open positions: Marketing Manager | Director of Annual Fund | Event Coordinator (Part-time)

► Learn about internship opportunities at The Bushnell.

Interested Candidates should apply to jobs@bushnell.org

Position Title: Marketing Manager

Department: Marketing 

Reports to: Director, Marketing 

Hours: 37.5 hours/week; includes occasional nights and weekends 

FLSA Status: Salaried/Exempt 

Broad Functions:  

The Marketing Manager leads the in-house, day-to-day marketing initiatives for presents and rental shows at the strategic and operational level and supports institutional marketing efforts for internal partners. This person should be detail-oriented, highly organized, creative, and passionate about theater and the performing arts.  

The Bushnell is a unique gathering place for arts, education, and community activities. As a dynamic 21st Century performing arts center, The Bushnell presents, creates, inspires, and shares the best in the performing arts. The Marketing Manager will advance this mission by focusing on the patron experience and creatively engaging with current and prospective patrons in meaningful ways. This individual will provide support for The Bushnell’s website (bushnell.org) and develop email and social media campaigns for shows and institutional messaging. The Marketing Manager has a strong attention to detail and can manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop comprehensive marketing plans and manage budgets for presents shows and rental shows 

  • Develop a social media and email calendar for each presents show; 

  • Localize assets provided by show for the Hartford market, upholding individual show brand standards and Bushnell brand standards;   

  • Monitor campaign progress and adjust tactics, as needed; 

  • Report on campaign results to internal and external stakeholders; 

• Maintain a positive relationship with show representatives and ensure that all show-related assets are reviewed and approved before publication 

• Coordinate with other departments (Development, Front of House, Education, Box Office, Executive) to brainstorm, advise, plan, implement, and support campaigns that meet their institutional needs; 

• Develop and manage institutional marketing initiatives, including emails and social media to create a constant and highly visible online presence for The Bushnell and Bushnell programs and events; 

• Facilitate collaboration by frequently communicating with team members and colleagues across the organization as it relates to The Bushnell’s website, social media channels, and email performance; 

• Optimize communications, including reach and effectiveness of messaging, by using automated and custom campaigns, continuously improve through A/B testing, tracking performance, and evolving to incorporate best practices and keeping in mind the customer journey 

• Analyze monthly sales and digital campaign reports to assess actionable insights, tracking and reporting on all digital channels and campaign performance; 

• Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies; 

• Other duties as assigned. 

• Expectation that some weeks will be over 37.5 hours 

• Hybrid role, with preferably 2-3 days per week in office 

Education and/or Experience:

College degree with 2-3 years of related experience and/or training preferred. Experience in performing arts or entertainment a plus. Experience with email marketing software a plus. Experience creating and deploying Facebook ads and Google ads a plus. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus. 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

The above statements are intended to describe some specific duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an  exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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

Position Title:         Director of Annual Fund
Department:            Development
Reports To:             VP of Development & Chief Development Officer
FLSA status:           Exempt, Salaried
Working hours:      Includes evening and weekend hours 

Broad Functions:
Plans, directs, and manages all aspects of the Annual Fund including management of a three-person team.

Annual Fund:

• Develop, implement, manage, and evaluate an aggressive annual fund program leveraging support from current donors, patrons, and prospects via a multi-channel, data-drive approach that is not limited to direct mail, email telefunding, and special campaigns.

• Create a comprehensive strategic annual plan – based on data – to meet or exceed the annual fund goal.

• Provides leadership to acquire, re-activate, retain and upgrade annual donors with a focus on expanding the base of support, growing retention rates, and increasing the pipeline for major donors.

• Maintain and understand annual giving reporting to analyze trends to drive planning of fundraising efforts.

• Collaborate with Customer Relationship Management/Marketing to analyze donor and patron information and to interpret statistical data to effectively inform strategies that will maximize gifts to The Bushnell.

• Identify and research prospects for increased annual fund giving.

• Collaborate with Customer Relationship Management/Marketing to create effective messaging and design of Development materials.    And coordinate the timing of mail/email/social media/telefunding campaigns with the overall institutional calendar.

• Maximize fundraising results by staying current with state-of-the-art annual fund trends.

• Develop and monitor the annual fund budget, implementing cost controls, annual forecasts, and long-term projections.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Raiser's Edge – gift processing and acknowledgment letters, list generation, pledge reminders, tax receipts, database maintenance, special event RSVPs, update of constituent records, etc.

• Oversee the fulfillment of donor benefits (individual and corporate) to provide exceptional donor experiences.

Must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5+ years of proven experience in direct fundraising.

Skills Required: 

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, and must have experience with development database systems, Raiser's Edge preferred.

• Must have a command of the data and be able to set the path forward

• Strong leadership, managerial and supervisory skills and a track record of success in leading and mentoring a staff

• Experience improving donor retention, acquisition and developing strategies to increase average gift amounts

• Initiative to organize and follow through with complex tasks to meet deadlines

• Demonstrated knowledge and proven success in fundraising and analytical ability to recognize opportunities and prioritize them to attain goals

• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Highly motivated self-starter

• Superior writing and verbal communication skills

• Outstanding strategic planning skills

• Possess high standards of integrity, credibility, and reliability to articulate the needs, opportunities, and aspirations of The Bushnell   with clarity and enthusiasm

• Develop sound, enduring relationships with a broad range of people within internal and external community

• Ability to lead and motivate staff and supervise staff and experience in hiring and training an annual giving team

• The ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as take initiative independently

• Commitment to respect and maintain confidentiality of donor information.

• Proficient in latest version of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel and Office 365

Interested Candidates
Please send resumes to jobs@bushnell.org

The above statements are intended to describe some specific duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an  exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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

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.