Development Assistant for Corporate Programs [Annual Giving] at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Job Title: Development Assistant

Job Status: Full-time

About The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Development Officer for Corporate Programs, the Development Assistant provides the administrative support for the Real Estate Council and is one of the primary contact for all corporate entertaining inquiries for the corporate team. S/he is responsible for preparing renewals and acknowledgement letters, processing contributions, tracking renewals, and overall service of Real Estate Council members. Maintains corporate files, updates and reprints all program-related materials, assists with any events and meetings for the Corporate Annual Programs including the annual Real Estate Council Benefit.

This position is a key member of a 6-member team charged with raising approximately $18 million annually from corporate donors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  • Drafts Real Estate Council membership renewals, gift postings, written acknowledgements and maintains member lists
  • Liaison with the Development Events team, Office of Special Events, Membership, Education and Visitor Experience Departments on corporate events held at the Museum and attends regular interdepartmental event meetings
  • Responds to entertaining inquiries from corporate prospects, Corporate Patron and Real Estate Council members and special exhibition sponsors, i.e., for large and small scale events, after hours and daytime tours, meetings, breakfasts and luncheons
  • Facilitates event related correspondence including the review of entertaining budgets and contracts and the preparation of the final version of contracts for signature
  • Tracks income and expenses and updates financial records
  • Prepares monthly income reports, free admission list, as well as Annual Report lists
  • Schedules internal and external meetings and calls and maintains team and departmental calendars
  • Prepares annual grant proposals and solicitation materials, answers inquiries, updates the corporate annual program information on the museum website
  • Coordinates printed and digital materials, including brochures, letterhead, courtesy cards and guest passes
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and Skills:

  • 2 years professional experience
  • Previous development experience preferred, including familiarity with a donor management database such as Tessitura or Raiser’s Edge.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent administrative skills including general office procedures and business protocols
  • Ability to work independently, handle a large volume of detailed work simultaneously, and use good judgment in prioritizing work.
  • Successful candidates will be extremely detail-oriented, able to multi-task, highly motivated, and work well with others.
  • They will be able to function in a fast-paced environment, must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • They must also have proven written and oral communication and strong organizational skills and be comfortable interacting with both external and internal constituents.
  • They must have the ability to exercise excellent judgment, decorum, confidentiality, and diplomacy in all interactions.

Knowledge and Education:

  • B.A. required
  • Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Foreign language(s) a plus

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
  • Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
  • Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
  • Free financial-planning services
  • Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
  • 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
  • A subsidized staff cafeteria
  • Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

To Apply:

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