Development Director [Friends of the Maine State Museum, Augusta, ME]

The Friends of the Maine State Museum, the designated non-profit support group for the Friends of the Maine State Museum, seeks a Development Director who will have the responsibility for strengthening the Friends organization, primarily by cultivating and growing a network of active supporters. The Development Director will also assist the Maine State Museum in its fundraising and public activities, working closely with the Museum Director. The Development Director should be a strategically-oriented and energetic individual who will cultivate, through the Friends, greater regional and state-wide support for the Maine State Museum. This could include planning certain key public activities and approaches for the Friends; enhancing its membership and community appeal; aiding the museum in identifying and encouraging new donors and supporters; and assisting the Museum Director in fundraising and related community outreach. The successful candidate should be interested in museum work and public education; have an outgoing, engaging personality; and be able to connect with many different kinds of people for the benefit of the museum and its public service. BA required; MA preferred. Strong preference for three years demonstrated success in business or non-profit employment, including experience with public communications, organizational skills, organizational advocacy, fundraising, and activity planning. This is a 30 hour per week position. Additional position priorities, essential functions, and desired personal skills and aptitudes are listed in the detailed job description available by contacting Friends.Museum@Maine.gov. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Friends.Museum@Maine.gov by December 15, 2015. Posted on: 11/24/2015