Program Specialist, Member and Donor Programs [Smithsonian Institution, Office of Advancement, Washington, DC]

Description

Come join a team of dedicated staff at an exceptional time in Smithsonian history, as the Institution continues work on a comprehensive strategic plan, expands the programming, educational, and scholarly activity of its museums and research centers, and completes its very first Institution-wide fundraising campaign.

Through this national campaign, the Smithsonian is building a model fundraising organization, one that will meet the growing needs of this unique organization and offer excellent professional opportunities. This position offers exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to make a significant impact on the future of the Smithsonian. There is no better time to join this amazing Institution.

The Smithsonian Office of Advancement seeks experienced and creative candidates to fill the position of Program Specialist, Member and Donor Programs. This position is in the Friends of the Smithsonian works with the Director to develop strategy and manages multiple business partners on program implementation. The integrated campaign strategy includes acquisition, renewals, appeals, benefit fulfillment, cultivation mailings and member events. Duties include:

• Direct Response Campaign Coordination: Incumbent is the primary liaison to vendors providing services in support of the entire direct response campaign life-cycle, from planning and strategy formulation, to budgeting, creative development, production, distribution and results analysis. The incumbent works closely with department managers, internal staff and vendors to ensure the success of each campaign.
• Coordination of Benefit and Cultivation Mailings: Incumbent coordinates the entire life cycle of benefit fulfillment and cultivation mailings. This life-cycle includes concept development and planning, budgeting, vendor selection and procurement, creative development, distribution and results analysis.
• Event planning and execution: Incumbent works with departmental managers to design an events plan for each fiscal year. Incumbent serves as the primary liaison to the Office of Special Events and Protocol and works with staff in the units to schedule events and secure necessary resources. S/he manages all details required for the successful implementation of each event, including budget development; invitation production; RSVPs; menu; facility preparation; program, including speakers and timing; guest registration; and event staffing.

Additionally, the incumbent assists in the development and implementation of processes, projects, reports, and member services activities, as needed. S/he facilitates communication with other membership programs within the Institution. The incumbent assists with member engagement and supports all events hosted by the membership program. The incumbent adheres to the Smithsonian Institution Ethics Standards and policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of three years relevant experience, including member services vendor and staff management, financial operations and/or direct response analytics. Other required skills: the ability to successfully manage multiple deadlines, to work both independently and as part of a team, and exceptional attention to detail.

The Office of Advancement oversees and guides the fundraising efforts of the entire Smithsonian and is home to the central development organization for the Institution. In addition to raising significant support for a variety of Smithsonian initiatives, the Office of Advancement provides support services to development offices across the Institution. The office engages with staff throughout the Smithsonian in accomplishing their goals.

The Smithsonian Institution is a unique complex of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research centers. The Smithsonian is a national and world treasure and is dedicated to its founding mission, “the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” Its exhibitions, programs, collections, and outreach touch the lives of millions of Americans every year, as well as many who visit us from abroad.

The Smithsonian Institution offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive package of benefits. This is not a Federal Position, but has similar requirements and benefits. To learn more about the Smithsonian, please visit www.si.edu. Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a cover letter to oastaffing@si.edu by June 29, 2016.

The Smithsonian Institution is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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