Donor Relations and Events Assistant

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

PAY RANGE: $32,500-$40,000

Advertised for Internal and External Applicants

New Orleans Museum of Art is seeking applicants for the position of Donor Relations and Events Assistant. The Donor Relations and Events Assistant serves as a member of the museum’s development and fundraising team. This position reports to and supports the Director of External Relations with all aspects of event development and implementation and assists with stewardship efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the direction of volunteers, planning, execution, and follow-up for all major fundraising events
• Acts as liaison between NVC steering committee and fundraising committees such as Art in Bloom Committee, Easter Egg Hunt Committee, Odyssey Ball Committee, Love in the Garden Committee and between Steering Committee and the Garden Study Club of New Orleans.
• Assists with the supervision of members of the NVC steering committee on all NVC fundraising events and activities.
• Researches and recommends corporate and private funding sources to fund NVC fundraising events.
• Works with marketing staff to implement and develop marketing and public relations strategies.
• Solicit event sponsorships in partnership with development staff and volunteer committees.
• Writes, edits, and mails solicitation and thank you letters for all events
• Manages organizational and donor contact information in Tessitura and Tessitura constituent reporting
• Responsible for the preparation, coordination, logistics, and follow-up for all event committee meetings
• May undertake special projects as requested by management.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in any from an accredited university, 2-4 years’ development and special event experience. Experience in using Word, Excel and a CRM database, Tessitura experience highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good verbal, listening, and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with a wide range of people
• Dependability through good attendance and adherence to timeliness.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Tessitura
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the following physical activities:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary period for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to assist with event setup.
• Frequently moves boxes and/or art weighing up to15 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

***Pay is commensurate with education and experience.