Finance & Development Assistant

Company Overview

Young People’s Theatre (YPT) launches the next stage in the company’s 57-year history, co-led by Indigenous artist and new Artistic Director Herbie Barnes and Executive Director Nancy Webster.  This new era also marks the unveiling of YPT's expanded and renovated theatre complex, more than 10 years in the making. As Canada’s largest and oldest professional theatre for young audiences, the company produces and presents a full season of theatre and arts education programming, serving approximately 150,000 patrons annually. With the purchase of a multi-use building across the street from its historic theatre, YPT has expanded its footprint, increased its accessibility, refreshed its lobbies, and upgraded the theatrical equipment capabilities of its 450-seat Mainstage and 115-seat Studio. United in vision, the two facilities now anchor the corner of Front and Frederick streets in downtown Toronto creating Canada’s largest theatre complex for young people. With its broad-ranging educational programs and exceptional productions, the company has an annual operating budget of approximately $5 million. The family-friendly employee culture at YPT (given that hours are primarily daytime) encourages ingenuity, teamwork, and an atmosphere of learning. In fact, learning is at the centre of everything we do.

Job Description

YPT is currently searching for a candidate to fill the full-time position of Finance & Development Assistant. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, and working closely with the Development Department, the Finance & Development Assistant will play a key role in providing support to both departments. Through assisting in accounts payable, recording and processing donation information, data entry, and general financial administration, the Finance & Development Assistant will ensure effective financial coordination across both departments. This position offers a salary in the range of $40,000-$42,000 and is commensurate with experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Accounts payable, processing of invoices;

·        Processing of new donations and tracking through YPT’s database and accounting software;

·        Generation of tax receipts for eligible donations, working with the Development Department to send them out regularly;

·        Ensuring YPT’s Development Department records are maintained and consistently up-to-date;

·        Assistance with donor recognition and special events within the Development Department. 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

·        Book-keeping and data entry training or equivalent work experience;

·        Not-for-profit and/or arts experience and enthusiasm for YPT’s mission and values is an asset;

·        Organized with meticulous attention-to-detail and accuracy;

·        Excellent interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication skills;

·        Ability to work independently but also able to work effectively in a team environment;

• Working knowledge of Simply Accounting is an asset.

In accordance with YPT’s policy and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to pass a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screening Check. In addition, all YPT staff and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.