Manager, Affilitate Programs

Organization
The Museum of Modern Art
Location
New York, NY
Country
United States
Sector
Museums/Hist. Societies
Position Level
Manager/Supervisor
Education Requirement
4-Year Degree
Position Type
Full Time Permanent
Description
The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Manager, Affiliate Programs in the External Affairs Division. Working in conjunction with the director of Special Events and Affiliate Programs, the incumbent will manage and cultivate MoMA’s development affiliate groups: The Contemporary Arts Council, The Friends of Education, and The Junior Associates.

Specific responsibilities are as follows:

Manages overall administration of The Contemporary Arts Council.

Supervises the staff and administration of The Junior Associate and The Friends of Education.

Oversees planning of extensive agendas for the affiliate groups, and group travel itineraries to foreign and domestic destinations.

Creates and produces several events a year; prepares invitations and announcements to members as necessary.

Raises funds from members for council, membership, and committee dues. Cultivates and advances donors to higher giving levels.

Writes solicitation letters and general correspondence, including gift acknowledgments.

Works directly with the director of Special Events and Affiliate Programs to plan fundraising strategies and devise new revenue sources, including for the upcoming building campaign.

Works with Council co-chairs and officers, Exhibition Funding colleagues, and curators to fundraise and allocate exhibition, program, and acquisition support.

Liaises with colleagues in Development and Membership and other departments Museum-wide, as well as individuals from the art community at large.

Supervises two full-time staff members and seasonal interns.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree, art history, and three to five years related development and membership experience or equivalent. Experience working with high-level donors. Proven track record fundraising for major gifts. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to effectively deal with large groups of people. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Facility for soliciting large gifts. Ability to produce under deadline and work effectively with a diverse group. Proficient with budgets and financial reporting. Digitally-savvy. Available to work some evenings and weekends.

Application Instructions
Please submit resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to jobs@moma.org. Please reference the position title in the subject line.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.