Now Hiring: Northlight Theatre is now hiring a part-time Database Administrator. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Database Administrator is responsible for supporting the data management function at Northlight. This position maintains records in Northlight’s fundraising and financial databases (currently Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and QuickBooks Online). Duties include entering gifts and pledges for the General Operating and Capital Campaigns, providing reports and reconciliation, creating and sending acknowledgment letters, entering accounts payable and accounts receivable, and assisting the Director of Accounting with bookkeeping.

Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences, reflecting our community to the world and the world to our community. A professional LORT D theatre located in Skokie, Illinois, programming includes a 5-play mainstage season, the Interplay new play development series, and a dynamic year-round audience engagement and education program. For more information about the theatre: www.northlight.org.

Qualifications: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CRM, and financial software required; Raiser’s Edge and QuickBooks preferred. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and technologically adept as well as able to plan ahead to ensure deadlines are met in a timely fashion. They will be self-motivated, able to prioritize and will communicate well with staff.

Job Hours & Location: This position is expected to work 24 hours per week year-round, Tuesday through Friday during regular business hours as mutually agreed, onsite at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. Remote work may be scheduled occasionally on request with Supervisor approval based on department needs.

Compensation: Compensation range is $20 to $23 per hour, competitive with prevailing compensation for similar positions within the non-profit performing arts industry, and commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant. Collaborative environment with flexible work hours and close involvement with the art and artists.

How to Apply: As an equal-opportunity employer, Northlight Theatre hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company’s mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Reflecting our commitment to be an inclusive and accessible employer, we welcome applications for all open positions from a diverse applicant pool that reflects our community and programming.

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume with relevant experience and three listed references via email to humanresources@northlight.org. No phone calls please. Applications requested by August 30, 2024, though they will be accepted until the job is filled.

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