Government Relations Manager

## **Government Relations Manager – Roundabout Theatre Company**

Roundabout Theatre Company, the nation’s largest not‑for‑profit theatre, seeks an energetic, personable, and organized individual to join the company’s Development team as **Government Relations Manager**. The position reports to the **Director of Government Relations** and supports a **$1M annual portfolio** of city, state, and federal government grants, as well as major (**$1M+**) contributions to underwrite special projects, including equipment purchases and capital updates. A successful candidate will be able to balance concurrent projects and liaise with several offices within the company.

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## **Responsibilities**

– With support from the Institutional Giving Assistant and Senior Grant Writer, maintain solicitation and stewardship deliverables for federal, state, and local government agencies
– Monitor and ensure fulfillment of government contract requirements, including internal grant compliance, expense tracking, and program updates as needed
– Lead identification and research of prospective government funding opportunities
– Support preparation for meetings, site visits, and other engagement opportunities for government officials, including coordinating participation among the Director of Government Relations, Director of Development, organizational executive leadership, contracted government strategists, and Board Members
– Develop and maintain relationships with career staff at current and prospective government partner agencies
– Help engage elected officials and their staff to craft letters of support as required by various agencies and funding opportunities
– With support from the Assistant, liaise with Roundabout program staff to collect and track program data, file organizational assets, and coordinate supplemental materials to ensure grantor guidelines are met
– Participate in Development Department special events such as Opening Nights, Gala, Benefit concerts, etc.

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## **Qualifications**

### **Required**
– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
– Three to four years’ experience in nonprofit development
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills (language required: English)
– Ability to take direction, set and maintain priorities, balance multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines
– Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and initiative
– Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

### **Preferred**
– A passion for the performing arts
– Knowledge of Tessitura or related CRM database

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## **Compensation & Benefits**

**Salary:** $63,000 – $68,000 annually
This is a full‑time position with Roundabout’s standard benefits package, including:
– Medical, dental, and vision
– 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
– PTO
– Long‑term disability
– Life insurance

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## **How to Apply**

Please forward a cover letter (PDF or Word) and resume to **[email protected]** and use code **GRM‑0426** in the subject line.

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please indicate this in your email.
**No phone calls, please.**

As part of our application process, candidates are invited to complete a voluntary, anonymous survey. Survey responses are kept separate from application materials.

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## **About Roundabout Theatre Company**

Roundabout celebrates the power of theatre by spotlighting classics from the past, cultivating new works of the present, and educating minds for the future.

Read more about Roundabout’s work, culture, and commitment to the future at:
[https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/about/]

As a theatre company and long‑standing member of many communities, Roundabout believes in the importance of words, the impact of action, and the healing capacity of shared stories. That belief demands that we make our work welcoming to all. Read our five‑year strategic plan to learn how we intend to build a better Roundabout.

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## **Equal Opportunity Statement**

Roundabout Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to represent individuals from all walks of life in its workforce. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Every candidate is treated equally and fairly without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other factor prohibited by law.

We believe diversity in our teammates is essential to our success as a not‑for‑profit theatre serving all communities in New York.