About Us

USITT, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, was founded in 1960 as an organization to promote dialogue, research, and learning among practitioners of theatre design and technology.

Today it has grown to include members at all levels of their careers and has embraced the new technologies being used in entertainment. USITT, the largest association for live entertainment design and technology professionals, is now the leader in life-long learning opportunities for this industry.

We are proud to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-led workplace where every team member contributes to something larger than themselves. Learn more at www.usitt.org.

About the Role

The next logical step in USITT’s continued growth is to bring our information technology and systems administration in-house to better serve the needs of our staff and our members. We are seeking a motivated person who wants to get in on the ground floor and help us shape our full stack of technology services. In this role, you will help build and maintain the digital tools that power our programs, member services, and internal operations. You will work closely with senior leadership, program staff, and external vendors to deliver reliable, accessible, and user-friendly technology solutions. Salesforce is central to our operations — serving as our member management, fundraising, and constituent engagement platform — and knowledge of Salesforce-based platforms, particularly Nimble AMS, is a vital part of this role.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development

Contribute to the development and maintenance of front-end and back-end web applications that support our programs and member-facing services
Build and maintain integrations between Salesforce/Nimble AMS and our website, event platforms, email marketing tools, and additional third-party systems
Ensure that APIs and other connections between financial software, Salesforce/Nimble AMS, eShow (or current conference registration vendor), LMS system, Openwater, etc, align in both read only and read-write configurations or SSO’s, depending on system requirements; develop or update APIs if/when necessary
Ensure that the AMS works effectively with learning management systems used to power the Institute’s BACKstage exam and other products which may be developed
Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices
Explore alternative technologies/AI/software/hardware to ensure Institute is using best and most up-to-date applications including meeting with vendors and recommending upgrades or changes to existing systems to leadership

Salesforce Administration & Development

Support configuration, customization, and ongoing maintenance of our Salesforce CRM (Sales Cloud / Nonprofit Success Pack / Experience Cloud), Nimble AMS, and other key systems
Build and maintain Salesforce Flows, reports, dashboards, and custom objects to meet organizational needs, specifically to support sales and membership
Work across departments to develop reports and dashboards to support multiple overlapping projects and planning needs
Assist with data quality, data migrations, and deduplication efforts
Help staff across departments with Salesforce questions and basic training and deploy Salesforce Premier Success program to all users to assist in elevating program use
Determine and implement configuration requirements to ensure agreed-upon delivery of data, services, and system performance
Coordinate technical requirements and implementation with other systems that integrate or are compatible with the AMS
Develop and implement digital interface for Member communications; make recommendations, deploy, and maintain these digital communities in concert with organizational leadership
Be accountable for the timely review of issues related to the AMS, researching the root cause of issues, and planning and completing the resolution of issues
Monitor system performance to ensure alignment with standards
Create, handle, and refine custom objects, fields, page layouts, record types, and Lightning components
Troubleshoot Salesforce/Nimble AMS/other system issues with staff and liaison with management or external hardware vendors, if necessary

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Partner with education, finance, sales, and communications teams to understand their technology needs and translate them into practical solutions
Support the organization’s accessibility and equity commitments by building inclusive digital experiences
Support current tech stack, including Google Workspace, Adobe, Sage, Slack, Openwater, Click Up; keep current on latest releases, and assist staff in use and updating thereof
Assist Engagement Team in reimagining website and/or strengthening existing website in WebFlow.
Build website key integrations as necessary
Become an essential voice in strategic website planning
Work with Finance Department annually to complete an annual required PCI assessment to ensure that our platform (currently Authorize.net/KeyBank) manages our credit card data in compliance with industry standards
Assist in onboarding new employees by providing login credentials, email addresses, etc to ensure a smooth technological transition.
As necessary, work with hardware/server provider to ensure proper maintenance.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent practical experience may substitute
Hands-on experience with Salesforce, including basic configuration, Salesforce Flow, or Apex (academic, internship, or volunteer projects accepted). Experience with Nimble AMS and/or HubSpot a plus
Foundational experience with front-end development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and at least one modern framework (React, Vue.js, or Angular)
Foundational experience with back-end development using Node.js, Python, PHP, or a similar language
Basic understanding of consumer AI platforms (Claude, Chat GPT, Copilot, Gemini) and best practices for use/integration
Familiarity with APIs/RESTful APIs and third-party system integrations
Basic understanding of relational databases (SQL) and data management practices
Proficiency with version control (Git)
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues is ideal
Genuine commitment to the mission and values of a nonprofit organization

Preferred Qualifications

Salesforce Administrator or Platform Developer
Salesforce certification or ability to be certified if program is not yet completed
Experience with Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) or Salesforce for Nonprofits
Familiarity with Salesforce Experience Cloud or Marketing Cloud
Experience with Lightning Web Components (LWC)
Exposure to CMS platforms (WebFlow, WordPress, Drupal, or similar)
Understanding of WCAG accessibility standards
Experience working in a nonprofit, association, or mission-driven environment

What We Offer

Competitive nonprofit salary
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, including organizational holidays and a flexible PTO policy
Hybrid or remote work flexibility
Professional development and support for Salesforce certification
A collaborative, inclusive team culture rooted in our organizational values
The opportunity to apply your technical skills to work that genuinely matters

The position may work from USITT’s National Office in Liverpool, NY or may be hybrid or remote, as determined by supervisor. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. All employees, including hybrid or remote employees, must be based in the US and employees will work within the set schedule of the National Office (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, regardless of actual location) unless other times are developed and approved in advance by the supervisor. The actual work schedule will be determined by your supervisor. If chosen, the candidate should be available to start as soon as possible.

There may be mandatory travel to in-person staff gatherings or trainings several times each year. Position will also require mandatory attendance at the USITT Annual Conference & Stage Expo, held in March at locations throughout the US. Travel and accommodation will be provided. Work schedule during the Conference will greatly differ from the rest of the year.

To Apply

Please fill out the brief Application Form here.

Position will remain open until filled. The position may be closed for applications at any time. Applications will be reviewed by staff immediately upon receipt and applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by email.

No phone calls, please.