Development/Event Director (PT)

$36-$50 per hour; 20-40 hours per month. Commission based on performance. The schedule is self-made, as long as work gets done and the candidate is responsive to online communications.  

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

The Seattle Jewish Chorale is an 18-year-old volunteer-based Jewish choral group.  SJC preserves, celebrates and advances the cultural heritage of world Jewry and fosters unity, understanding and respect within the Jewish community as well as between Jews and the wider community.

We are a joyous and committed group of music enthusiasts who enjoy performing quality Jewish music from a range of time periods.  We perform two major concerts each year, as well as periodic free outreach concerts and other small performances around the Seattle area upon request.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-driven Development Director & Event Planner to both plan our 18-year concert gala in spring 2026, and put together a marketing/outreach plan to expand our audience and exposure.  The Development Director will engage with and foster donor relations, reach out to partner Jewish organizations in Seattle, and assist our Operations Director with grant research and proposals. Being based in the Seattle area is not required, but this position would benefit from someone with lived experience in the Seattle jewish community. The Development Director will work with our operations director, treasurer and development committee. In your application, please include 2-3 sentences about how you are connected with the work described in this posting, especially connections with Jewish community or non-profit work. Meetings with the Board of Directors and Development Committee will take place online; a computer and reliable internet are a must.

A successful candidate will bring knowledge about philanthropy and fundraising, as well as a proven track record for cultivating, deepening and expanding donor relations. Extensive knowledge and/or established relationships within the Seattle Jewish community would be ideal for this role. 

This position is ideal for a semi-retired candidate or someone seeking part-time work.

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