Development Assistant at the Morgan Library & Museum
Job Title: Development Assistant
Job Status: Full-time
The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the position of Development Assistant – Membership reporting to the Associate Director of Membership. The Development Assistant provides essential administrative support, especially as it relates to membership, Annual Fund, direct mail appeals, data entry, record keeping, and events. Essential duties include but are not limited to the maintenance of the Raiser’s Edge database; management of the renewal process for members and Young Fellows; support during membership and Young Fellows events; development of persuasive renewal correspondence and the creation of annual fund and membership revenue reports for senior management. The position also supports engagement, retention, and recognition of 5000 strong constituents by executing direct mail strategy, campaigns, and donor stewardship.
- B.A. Degree; interest in the arts and humanities preferred
- Experience working in a museum, arts organization, or other nonprofit preferred.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with keen attention to details
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills; a self-directed team player Donor database experience; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
- Confidentiality and diplomacy; strong interpersonal skills with an understanding of customer service
- Design skills including Adobe InDesign and/or Photoshop preferred
- Familiarity with e-mail layout and design preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, particularly Word and Excel
- Effective oral communication skills
- Highly-developed writing skills
- Evening and some weekend hours are necessary
$40,000 – $42,000, commensurate with experience; excellent benefits.
Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter, resume, and three references to Human Resources at: dev@themorgan.org
Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit our needs.
Important to note:
Vaccination Requirement
The Morgan Library & Museum complies with New York City Executive Order 225 and requires that all employees be fully vaccinated and have received booster vaccines against the virus that causes COVID-19, absent qualifying exemptions for medical, religious, or other reasons in accordance with applicable laws.
EEO Statement
The Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. The Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.