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Berkshire Pulse is a registered 501(c)(3) not for profit organization that provides equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. This policy also prohibits employees from harassing any other employee for any reason including, but not limited to, race, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disabled status. At Pulse, we welcome people of all abilities, identities, and backgrounds.
Senior Development Manager
Position Title: Senior Development Manager
Classification: Full-time, Salaried Employee
Preferred Start Date: June 2025
Starting Salary: $55,000 – $60,000; commensurate with education and professional experience
Employee Benefits:
- Paid Time-Off: 12 federal and state holidays, 10 vacation and 6 sick/personal days per year
- Monthly health/dental insurance reimbursement of $200-$500 for the employee’s single- or family-plan, respectively.
- Free/Discounted tuition and use of facilities
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Berkshire Pulse seeks a full-time Senior Development Manager to help drive our fundraising program as we enter an exciting phase of continued expansion and long-term planning. Berkshire Pulse currently raises over $800,000 of our $1M+ annual budget from contributed income; approximately 40% raised from individuals, family foundations, and special events, and 60% from private foundations and government grants. Thanks to the generosity of several anonymous donors, Pulse recently purchased a former mill building at 410 Park Street in Housatonic (located next door to our current location) to serve as Pulse’s future, permanent home. Pulse will soon launch a multi-million-dollar capital campaign to fund the renovation and refurbishment of 410 Park led by Capital Campaign consultant/firm, and supported by Pulse’s senior leadership, Board of Directors, and the Senior Development Manager.
The Senior Development Manager is a new position whose primary focus is to project-manage fundraising activities performed by Pulse’s staff, freelance grant writer(s), Board of Directors and volunteers. The Senior Manager will be responsible for tracking and reporting on fundraising goals for the Finance department and Board, and help prepare financial data and donor information for grant applications and funder reports. They will oversee the logistics of two annual print and email appeals, and draft donor communications. As the most senior fundraising staff member under the Executive Director, the Senior Manager will also collaborate with and help supervise a part-time, freelance Grant Writer, as well as a full-time Administrative Associate, who splits their time between performing fundraising logistics (gift entry, processing acknowledgement letters, preparing donor lists, etc.) and supporting other departments. They will be responsible for helping organize donor events, including a 30th Anniversary special event/fundraiser in October 2025 alongside Pulse’s senior leadership, programming team, and Board Development Committee. The Senior Development Manager position is an exciting growth opportunity for an individual interested in refining their fundraising and leadership skills within a much-beloved, community arts education organization.
Requirements and Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
● 5+ years experience in nonprofit fundraising; experience working in the arts preferred
● Proven expertise with Google Suite, MS Office (especially Excel), and similar softwares
● High proficiency in CRM software or donor databases; Little Green Light experience a plus
● Superb oral and written communication skills; Some grant writing, research, and/or management experience preferred
● Excellent time management, organizational planning, and administrative skills
● Must possess strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Artistic Director, Pulse staff, Board members, and other volunteers
● A commitment to values of anti-racism and anti-oppression
● Must have reliable transportation to Housatonic, MA; option to work from home 1 day/week
● Highly desirable, but not required:
○ Undergraduate or graduate degree, certificate, or other accreditation in fundraising/development
○ Prospect research experience
○ Special events management experience
○ Experience supporting a major capital campaign
● Physical work environment: Pulse is an ADA-compliant, equal-opportunity employer. This position requires being able operate a computer, use a telephone, and move in a variety of office, studio, and classroom settings.
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Application Instructions: Please email a cover letter, 1-2 page resume, and contact information for 3 professional references to jobs@berkshirepulse.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.
Assistant Teacher for Dance for the Special Child
Position Name: Assistant Teacher – Dance for the Special Child
Position Type: Hourly, Part-time Employee
Contract Dates: January 22nd – May 14th, 2025
Pay Rate: $100 per 2-hour class ($50/hr)
Position Description: Berkshire Pulse is seeking an early childhood creative dance professional to assist our Dance for the Special Child program classes offered at Undermountain and Muddy Brook elementary schools. We are looking for someone who has experience working with young children, teaching dance or otherwise. Experience working with integrated classes (a mix of special needs children and typically developing children) is a plus.
The program meets Wednesday and Thursday mornings from January 22- May 14 with classes offered between 9:30 and 11 am.
Qualifications
Experience working with this population
A warm, flexible spirit and love for children
Knowledge of connection between language and movement development
Ability to develop curriculum that meets the needs of both special and typical learners
Desire to learn from and collaborate with the current lead teacher who has created the program at these schools.
Ability to interface with classroom teachers and other special education staff working with these students
Classroom management skills, a strong work ethic for consistency and personal time management, and a calm, accepting presence.
A valid driver’s license (a travel stipend is available for those travelling 46 miles or more.)
How to Apply All interested persons please send a resume and letter of interest via email to jobs@berkshirepulse.org with the subject line “Attn: Assistant Teacher – Dance For The Special Child”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.