The role:
To help us raise the level of donor giving to support our growing level of grants to schools, community groups and theatres. Support the development of programmes to reach Trusts & Foundations, potential corporate and high net worth donors for whom bringing theatre and related educational experiences to children from underserved communities has appeal.

Time commitment: Flexible, remote-working. One half-day. (4 hours) to one full day (8 hours) per week.

The role:
To help us raise the level of donor giving to support our growing level of grants to schools, community groups and theatres. Support the development of programmes to reach Trusts & Foundations, potential corporate and high net worth donors for whom bringing theatre and related educational experiences to children from underserved communities has appeal.

Time commitment: Flexible, remote-working. One half-day. (4 hours) to one full day (8 hours) per week.

About the role: In this flexible role, you’ll work remotely choosing your hours and be responsible for reviewing US theatre grant applications against our eligibility criteria, check the schools listed on theatre applications and communicate with our Independent Assessor. There will also be occasional enquires to be addressed. You’ll also attend our grants review meeting (three times a year) and be part of ensuring our grants support the children who will most benefit from our support. 

You’ll be part of our growing team and help us support our ambitious plans for the future. 

Reporting to: Operations Director 

Time commitment: Flexible. Remote. Approximately two to three hours per week, depending on seasonality during our application windows. Please note this is a voluntary unpaid role. 

We’re looking for someone with:

• An understanding of the US education systems and terminology used. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) & Outlook

• Good admin skills with attention to detail 

• A genuine interest in the wellbeing of children, theatre and the arts generally 

• Good interpersonal skills

• Team player 

• Desirable: Experience with CRM systems – or willingness to learn, we use Monday.com

As part of long-term plans for the continued growth and sustainability of the charity the trustees have agreed to seek the services of a part-time manager to progressively assume operational roles presently performed by the two founders of the charity, Sharon Studer and Graham Beckett.

Principle duties will include oversight of a friendly and committed team of eight part-time volunteers and three paid, part-time freelance members. Functions include grants administration, fundraising, education and marketing. 

Specific duties will include: 

• Overseeing preparation of social media, quarterly newsletter, educational and fundraising programmes 

• Oversight of grants activity  

• Preparing materials for Trustee meetings three-times a year

• General admin matters, such as occasional contact with The Charity Commission, insurance matters, etc. 

• Overall management of team. 

The founders will be progressively reducing their time commitment, but plan to stay involved, particularly in regard to fundraising.

We are looking for a commitment to three days a week, working remotely, either in the UK or US. This role can also be a job share if preferred.

The role: As we become established with more and more theatres, we require a volunteer to liaise with theatres to support their grant applications, and with our Grants Coordinator. We aim to support these partners in providing tickets and related educational activities to schools with the most socially and economically deprived children from underserved communities.

We are presently working with several regional theatres across the US and are regularly adding new theatre partners. We also collaborate with prominent theatres in major cities and other leading performing arts centers nationwide.

Time commitment: Flexible. Remote. One half day (4 hours) to one full day per month (8 hours).