Summary:

The Concord Museum seeks a full-time Membership and Development Coordinator who will be a critical member of the Museum’s development team. The Concord Museum is in the midst of a major building project and capital campaign to engage new and broader audiences with Concord’s history and the extensive collections of the Museum. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Membership and Development Coordinator will join the Museum at this exciting time and be responsible for building member programming and engagement and events that further the Museum’s mission. The ideal candidate will be a flexible multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced team environment and can represent the Museum well with a variety of constituents.

Principal Responsibilities:

Lead the Museum’s membership program
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a growing general membership
• Establish, meet, and when possible exceed membership goals
• Lead research, cultivation, and stewardship of members; develop and execute strategies for new member recruitment and retention
• Manage membership recruitment and renewal plan and schedule; administer all aspects of the membership program
• Responsible for timely processing of membership gifts, reports, and acknowledgments

Manage special events
• Plan, manage, and provide on-site support for special events such as exhibition openings and member, cultivation, and stewardship events
• Work with volunteers and staff to plan, execute, and evaluate fundraising events
• Supervise modest function rental program; act as main point of contact for rental inquires

Support major fundraising activities of the Museum
• Research potential donors and work with Development team to generate support from individuals, corporations, and foundations
• Support capital campaign efforts, including donor recognition and stewardship
• Support Museum’s marketing and communications strategy
• Provide additional support for the department, as needed

Qualifications:
– Passion for the Concord Museum’s mission
– Proven success in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
– Experience in program areas, including membership and events, required
– Ability to build relationships and effectively relate to a range of constituencies
– Detail-oriented and outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal skills
– A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work both independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple projects at a time
– High integrity and sound judgment
– Bachelor’s Degree required
– Excellent computer skills and experience with a fundraising database, preferably Abila Fundraising 50, required; design skills and experience with InDesign a plus
– Willingness to work weekends and evenings, as required

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. EOE.
To Apply: Please send a letter of interest, resume, fundraising writing sample, and the names of three references to: cm1@concordmuseum.org, with subject line: Membership Coordinator Application. No phone calls, please.