Development Administrator

Globe Theatre is Saskatchewan’s largest performing arts organization and Canada’s only permanent theatre-in-the-round. Located in the newly renovated MacCorquodale Place in downtown Regina.

Alongside our mainstage performances, The Globe Theatre offers a variety of additional programming that includes our community black box series, play readings, new work development, digital programming, and a dedicated theatre education program through the Globe Theatre School.

Our evolving history of work on stage and in the community shows our vision and commitment to an optimistic future full of stories of transformation, resilience, and hope.

Mission

To entertain, educate, and engage in the art of professional theatre through producing high quality performances, providing theatre education, and serving as a valuable part of the Regina community.

Values & Beliefs

• Quality Theatre: We value the production of theatre that is of exceptional quality, originality, and creativity.
• Exceptional Service: We are committed to providing exceptional service and entertainment to our patrons and our community.
• Inclusion: We believe in an inclusive organizational culture in which all staff and volunteers are appreciated, respected, and recognized, and know that our people are essential to our success.
• Diversity: We are an organization that values the diversity of the people of Saskatchewan.
• We Are Treaty People: We are a theatre committed to advancing the process of reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous peoples.

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Reports To: Director of Engagement

The Globe Theatre’s mission is to entertain, educate and engage in the art of professional theatre through producing high-quality performances, providing theatre education and serving as a valuable part of the Regina community. The Development Administrator will be particularly linked to that mission by ensuring that stakeholder communication and administrative practices are focused through the lens of our mission.

The Development Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day processes around fundraising and sponsorship administration. They will manage the department schedules and work closely with the Director of Engagement and the Community Development Strategist on prospecting, contract writing, research, database management, and information management. They will take and file meeting notes, manage spreadsheets and databases, research grants and foundations, maintain our project management software, update our CRM, oversee tax receipts, copy edit and proof digital and physical donor materials, and track communications. They will also work closely with our Accounting and Sales departments.

You will need the following skills to be successful: time management, oral and written communication, scheduling, discretion, spreadsheet and database proficiency, willingness and ability to make cold calls, and creativity. Additionally, you should possess: a passion for non-profits/the arts, attention to detail, best practices in donor communications, a desire to work in a collaborative environment, and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.

This job requires some evening and weekend work with schedules fluctuating around showtimes and events. It is a requirement that you see every show in our season, and it is encouraged to see the productions multiple times.

Internal

• Track work plans for shared projects with department staff
• Support in copy writing for internal messaging around donor policies, procedures and handbooks
• Create timelines and deadlines for approval processes with the Director Engagement, AD and ED to ensure proper sign off on donor materials
• Supporting community engagement and donor events
• Uploading development invoices to proper software

Operational Fundraising

• Administrative support for grant writing for operational funding
• Update key tracking devices for operational funding partnerships
• Proof and edit proposals for funding or sponsorships for season programming and performances
• Prepare weekly reporting metrics including sales and marketing slides
• Coordinate tax receipts
• Update Tessitura (CRM database)
• Prospect research and planning
• Support all operational fundraising announcements or stewardship events
• Track the sending/receiving of agreements for sponsorship
• Track all prospects, pending proposals, and agreements
• Write new contracts based on approved templates and negotiated benefits
• Filing and share drive organization
• Support in gathering prospective donor information and researching potential funding opportunities
• Manage calendar of deliverables deadlines for grants
• Assist the Director of Engagement as needed with items such as email management, drafting corporate proposals, board reports and overall organization
• Assist with stewardship program tracking and keeping department teammates on track to complete tasks

Engagement

• Support administration of events
• Coordination of events during evening and weekends
• Strong oral and written skills with experience in copy editing
• Proven ability to write, proofread, review and edit communications
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of digital communications
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong presentation skills and ability to tell a meaningful story
• Relationship building and stewardship

Phone communication skills

• Comfortable making phone calls and gathering information

Working Conditions: This role will be a full-time permanent salaried position, working onsite Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Work weeks are based off a 35-hour week, and with any overtime banked. Vacation time is accrued and can be taken throughout the year with prior approval.

Salary Range: $40,000 to $45,000 per year for the full-time position based on experience, paid bi-weekly.

Benefits: After an initial 3-month probationary period employees will be eligible to join Globe Theatre’s comprehensive healthcare benefits program, and after 6-months join the group RRSP plan with employer matching. Globe Theatre also offers a hybrid work-from-home policy, dog-friendly office, and complimentary tickets to all productions.

Please note that parking is not provided for Globe Theatre employees. Bicycles can be brought into the building and secured, and multiple forms of public transit are easily accessible nearby.

Applicants should be Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, or be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Suggested Start Date: July 20, 2026

Applications should include:

• A cover letter stating the candidate’s interest in the position and relevant experience. The letter should be no longer than two pages.
• A Resume outlining your experience and including work references
• Interviews for this position will begin as early as July 6. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to be considered for an early interview slot.