Opera Special Events Lead - Galas & Donor Relations

Stagetime Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance (100%) and LTD

Paid time off & sick time

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Central City Opera (CCO) seeks a Special Events Manager to join the Development Team. This role plans, manages, and executes a range of donor-focused events in collaboration with the Director of Development and CCO Guild/Board committees.

The successful candidate will coordinate vendors, manage invitations, and help cultivate philanthropic support. Responsibilities include budgeting, event logistics, and constant collaboration with leadership to drive donor engagement.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in planning and managing events.
• Passion for opera and the performing arts strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of fundraising principles and the funding process.
• Proficient with RE NXT or other CRM/donor database software; Raiser's Edge preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Must be available to work fluctuating schedule for evening/weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement events including Theatre of Dreams Gala and Festival openings.
• Coordinate donor lounge, major donor receptions and performance-related events.
• Manage annual events like Annual Meeting & Board Meetings with teams and committees.
• Serve as main point of contact with caterers and vendors for budgeting and logistics.
• Develop and produce invitations to donor and public events with the design team.
• Represent Central City Opera at donor and volunteer events to cultivate relationships.
• Monitor budget-to-actual status for events and address concerns with leadership.

Skills

Event planning

Donor relations

Budgeting

MS Office

Web research

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

RE NXT

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Central City Opera (CCO) seeks a Special Events Manager to join the Development Team. This role plans, manages, and executes a range of donor-focused events in collaboration with the Director of Development and CCO Guild/Board committees.

The successful candidate will coordinate vendors, manage invitations, and help cultivate philanthropic support. Responsibilities include budgeting, event logistics, and constant collaboration with leadership to drive donor engagement.