We are looking for a creative, goal oriented, team player to fill the role of Event Director. The Museum is a young organization and needs an individual who will encourage membership, engagement and programming related to our mission as well as work with the staff to produce two large fundraising events per year. The museum is also used as a venue for private and business events for which the Museum has two event managers to oversee the evening and weekend affairs. Must have the following: ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of people. Manage multiple priorities, work independently but also as part of a small staff in a collaborative environment. Manage event invoicing using QuickBooks, work closely with Outreach and Development manager on annual appeal, sponsorships for fundraising events, membership, and donor engagement. Ability to sell events at the MWM and fundraise with support from ED. Cultivate and maintain relationships with the Museum’s vendors. Assist the ED in reaching out to potential donors and sponsors. Able to utilize social media to drive membership, private events and development goals. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of experience in any or all of the following areas: event planning, sales, marketing and nonprofit fundraising. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Working knowledge of or willingness to learn QuickBooks. Salaried position at 20 hours per week. Please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to Barbara.Elfman@waterworksmuseum.org with Events Director in subject line.
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