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The Development Officer plays a vital role in meeting the Newseum’s fundraising goals with a focus on gifts at the $100,000 level and above. Under the direction of the Senior Vice President, Development, the Development Officer:

• Conducts one-to-one cultivation, solicitation and stewardship meetings with donors and prospects
• Implements strategy for cultivating donors towards multi-year commitments
• Manages a portfolio of 100+ prospects
• Aids in growing prospect lists and prospect tracking reports, utilizing Raiser’s Edge software
• Becomes familiar with the different programs available for funding (collections, education, programs)
• Coordinates donor relations activities and stewardship with the Campaign Director and other staff as necessary
• Writes proposals and create presentations for donors as needed
• Works with the  Individual Giving Manager to identify Friends Society members who are prospects for major gifts

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, minimum of 5 years of related development experience
• Direct solicitation experience required
• Ability to manage strong relationships with constituents
• Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals
• Mature judgment, discretion and professionalism in communicating information
• Scrupulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to think strategically and to anticipate and orchestrate next steps
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• A work ethic that is self-motivated, reliable and detail-oriented
• Excellent computer skills; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
• A passion for the First Amendment

This is a full-time position.

This position requires the ability to travel regionally and nationally to meet with donors and potential donors.

The Newseum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send your resume, a letter of interest and the names, contact information and affiliations of three references to:jobs@newseum.org. Please attach these materials as ONE document or PDF and name it LastName_FirstName.

For over eighty years, the history of the ocean and its relationship with humankind has been told and displayed in one of the largest maritime museums in the world. Founded in 1930 by Archer Milton Huntington, The Mariners’ Museum, designated by Congress as “America’s National Maritime Museum”, sits in an urban oasis – the 550 acre park is now home to the 167-acre Lake Maury and the Noland Trail – a five-mile shoreline trail with fourteen bridges. Within the Museum we have 90,000 square feet of exhibition galleries, including the prestigious International Small Craft Center, and the award-winning USS Monitor Center. This state-of-the-art exhibition and largest marine metals conservation lab in the world  houses 210 tons of artifacts from the Civil War ironclad Monitor, which were recovered from NOAA’s Monitor National Marine Sanctuary. The Museum’s own object collection consists of 32,000 pieces, with a focus on paintings, prints, and drawings; scientific instruments; figureheads; ship models; marine engines; and other forms of maritime art and material culture.

The Mariners’ Museum Library and Archives is housed in the Trible Library located on the campus of  Christopher Newport University, and includes more than 78,000 books; 800,000 photographs, films, and negatives; and over 1 million pieces of archival material, and the entire Chris Craft archival collection, making it the largest maritime library in the Western Hemisphere.

About the Position:

Duties:

• Provides leadership and coordination to plan, organize, and direct the activities of professional and non-professional staff in the development and implementation of interpretive programs and exhibitions over a multi-year time horizon.
• Works closely with Conservation staff to provide leadership and direction with conservation efforts.
• In conjunction with the Leadership Team and the exhibitions committee, plans exhibitions and related programming on a multi-year schedule.
• In collaboration with the department heads, ensures that all educational and outreach programs of the Museum reflect the goals of enhancing public access to, and understanding of, the Museum’s collections and resources by skillful interpretation.
• Facilitates the creation of programs and ideas that enhance the visitors’ experience.
• With the department heads, develops and articulates ideas for programs that will engender support for the Museum and help facilitate funding from outside sources.
• Works with the Chief Curator and Director of Collections Management to develop and implement a Collecting Plan to enhance the relevance, quality and reputation of the collections and keeping in line with the Museum mission.
• Support the growth of image licensing and revenue generation.
• Participates in the development of annual business plans and budgets, and ensures their successful implementation; monitors the use of all operating, restricted, and capital funds for the department.
• As directed by the President, works collaboratively with other senior managers, as well as community leaders and museum professionals to increase awareness by constituents and donors to The Mariners’ Museum.  Required to initiate and to maintain external contact with civic organizations and other museum/cultural institution professional staff.
• As directed by the President, represents the Museum at public, private and professional meetings that raise public awareness as well as the professional stature of the Museum and advance fund raising opportunities.
• Working with the Vice President of Marketing and Development, fosters relationships with donors and prospective donors to secure gifts to the Museum.
• Staff liaison to the Board of Trustee’s Collection, Library and Programs Committee.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong visionary, entrepreneurial, conceptual, strategic, creative, and leadership abilities required.
• Awareness of target markets to increase attendance.
• Broad and current knowledge of museum best practices, standards and ethics and proven leadership in the museum field.
• Ability to network effectively for the organization, and interact beneficially with Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, donors, community and other museums and cultural institutions.
• Excellent managerial, planning and administrative skills; strong interpersonal relationships, written/oral communication skills, as well as familiarity with marketing, fundraising and grant writing; high level of presentation, negotiation, problem solving, strategic planning, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and management database software. 

Experience:

Education, Licensure, Certifications:

Conditions of Employment:

Job Title:                Director of Education, Events, and Guest Experience

Reports to:              Executive Director

The Mission of MIM:  The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) enriches the world by collecting, preserving, and making accessible a wide variety of musical instruments and performance videos from every country in the world.  We offer our guests a welcoming and fun experience, incomparable interactive technology, dynamic programming, and exceptional musical performances.  MIM also fosters appreciation of diverse cultures around the globe by showing that we all innovate, adapt, and learn from each other to create music—the language of the soul. For more information visit our website atwww.MIM.org.

Summary:  Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for the strategic and managerial leadership of several departments including guest service, volunteer services, events, education, and public programs. As part of the senior leadership team, the ideal candidate will bring energy, vision, focus, and enthusiasm to this key position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and monitors business practices and operational procedures, focusing on best practices in customer service, financial controls, data entry and integrity, and box office management.
• Provides clear vision and strategic direction to the planning, development, and implementation of MIM’s comprehensive educational programs, workshops, lectures, and special events to expand the museum’s reputation for excellence.
• Provides overall financial oversight and monitoring of assigned departments, including the organizational budgeting process; ensure adequate internal controls
• Oversees and ensures brand management throughout the museum to maintain high-quality programming and a superior guest experience
• Works closely with Senior Leadership to identity integrated opportunities with the curatorial, development, and marketing teams as appropriate.
• Assesses and evaluates staffing levels and scheduling within areas of responsibility
• Works closely with manager of volunteer services to recruit, train and retain a large (500+) volunteer team member pool
• Performs management responsibilities including performance management,  motivation, recognition selection/interviewing and team development
• Presents and participates in quarterly board meetings

Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MA or MBA preferred.
• 5-10 years of non-profit and/or museum experience strongly preferred.
• High-level project management skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams; Experience executing and managing a world class brand
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experience;  experience with guest service best practices and guest service training of team members
• Operations expertise focusing on best practices in staff scheduling, customer service, financial controls, data entry and integrity, and box office management.
• Knowledge and understanding of educational theory, programming and trends, especially in the use of technology and media for educational goals. Experience in the development of educational programs and materials in a variety of formats.

• Entrepreneurial leadership, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and ability to excel in a high-performance culture.
• Experience with recruitment and oversight of a large (500+) volunteer team member pool.

• Experience and/or exposure to private-use event space rental.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to MIM’s mission
• Exceptional organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively set priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and excel in a high performance culture.

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The Project Accountant is responsible for the accounting functions relating to the Witte Museum team projects. The Witte Museum has a team-based project management process; the position is pivotal in sustaining accountability tracking and running budgets. The Project Accountant works closely with each department and the accounting team to prepare, record, and monitor the Operating Budget. The Project Accountant keeps the lines of communication open for designing and planning consultants, contractors, and staff team members. The position is a member of the accounting team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs assigned duties related to the accounting functions of team projects and monitors project budgets
• Coordinates department and/or team meetings to discuss project budgets
• Develops a correspondence system to keep designing and planning consultants, contractors, and staff team members apprised of project budget progress
• Develops an easy access filing system on project budgets for both electronic and hard copy filing
• Works closely with each department and the accounting team to prepare, record, and monitor the Operating Budget
• Assists staff with coding procedures, maintaining project budgets, and researching discrepancies
• Manages and records department credit card purchases
• Prepares and records month-end and year-end journal entries
• Assists with Museum Store inventory reconciliation
• Assists with the preparation for the annual financial audit
• Assists in maintaining internal controls, policies, and procedures related to non-profit accounting
• Performs additional functions related to office activities
• Compiles summary documents and reports for the CFO and President & CEO
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BS) in Accounting or related field

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Advanced skills in Excel; proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and PowerPoint
• 2-5 years relevant experience in non-profit accounting required
• Excellent planning, organizational, time management, and research skills
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experienced in filing, tracking, scheduling and coordinating projects
• Ability to complete job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed
• Must be able to work for long periods of time while seated

The Witte Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing date: Until Filled

Pleaase email resume and cover letter  to: humanresources@wittemuseum.org