Development Associate - Museum coordinates fundraising, membership campaigns, annual fund, and sponsorship initiatives and events. Conducts grant research and writes proposals. Being a Development Associate - Museum administers correspondence with individual donors, maintains donor databases, and provides statistical reports on developmental activities. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Development Associate - Museum typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Development Associate - Museum gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Development Associate - Museum typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Title: Development Manager
Job Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 35-40 hours/week
Salary: $20.00 to $21.00 per hour, depending on experience
SUMMARY
The Development Manager works closely with the Executive Director to increase the museum’s contributed income through designing, executing, and managing fundraising strategies. This includes individual giving, corporate sponsorships, events, and grants. This position also oversees maximizing earned income through rentals.
POSITION RELATIONSHIPS
The Development Manager reports to the Executive Director. They may work with museum assistants and other staff to ensure successful development functions and provide proactive support to the Director. The Development Manager serves as the initial point of contact for financial donors and institutions.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Institutional Responsibilities
Development and Fundraising Responsibilities
EARNED REVENUE RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL DUTIES
COMPETENCIES
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General small office environment. The collection is displayed in a 1950s ranch house with two levels with stair and elevator access, and in a second gallery in a former woodshop. Both interior locations are fully climate controlled. Our grounds consist of 23 acres of wooded property and we regularly hold outdoor events in the summer. The Museum is education oriented and has several weekly school tours with groups of students from preschool through college. Must be able to work in an occasional noisy setting. Will occasionally work outside and will access both climate controlled and non-climate controlled storage areas.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The person selected for this role will frequently be required to navigate uneven surfaces and narrow spaces, ascend/descend step ladders and stairs, remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Hours for this position will be set in a Wednesday-Sunday schedule. Some flexibility allowed in setting hours, but will typically take place when the museum offices are open.
TRAVEL
Minimal travel may be required locally (less than 30 miles). Expenses for travel will be reimbursed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
WORK AUTHORITY AND SECURITY CLEARANCE
Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals does not sponsor work visas. Due to working around valuable objects and the public, employee must be able to pass a background check.
OTHER DUTIES
Other duties may be assigned to this position as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person