Director of Development [Museum L-A, Lewiston, ME]

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Museum L-A, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Museum L-A has, since 2004, evolved from a single focus subject of textile mills to a dedicated community museum serving as an extended classroom, welcoming tourists, celebrating heritage, fostering innovation and spurring economic growth as a key contributor to and catalyst for civic, cultural and economic revitalization. The Director of Development is responsible for expanding and providing leadership to the museum’s development and awareness efforts. The position requires a dynamic, creative, flexible and skilled individual and highly organized team player who will thrive in a fast changing and challenging environment. The Development Director will work closely with the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Board of Directors to develop and oversee all aspects of the development plan from creation of programs to documentation of all incoming donations in support of the advancement of Museum L-A’s mission. This full-time position holds overall responsibility for the organization’s fundraising programs, including major gifts, grants managements, direct mail, special events, appeals, internal and external brand management and public relations, government, corporate and foundation support as well as gathers the resources needed to maintain and expand Museum L-A’s operating support of its mission and engagement in the community. Please send a cover letter, resume and names of three references to: Rachel Desgrosseilliers, Executive Director, Museum L-A, 35 Canal Street, Box A7, Lewiston, Maine 04240 or email: rachel@museumla.org (please include job title in the subject line). Posted on: 03/01/2016