Assistant Development Officer for Leadership Gifts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Job Title: Assistant Development Officer for Leadership Gifts

Job Status: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

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, this individual serves as an important member of the Campaign and Stewardship team, assisting with leadership gifts, as well as efforts to track, report, and present overall fundraising for the year.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  • Draft acknowledgment letters, as well as proposals, gift agreements, and other correspondence as needed, for Trustees and high-level donors making leadership gifts (>$500,000) to the Museum.
  • Draft and prepare fundraising reports and materials for monthly Board and Executive Committee meetings, including remarks for Trustee Development Committee Chair and Museum Director.
  • Schedule, prepare meeting materials, and assist with follow-up for the Trustee Development Committee, Development Briefings with Museum leadership, and executive Museum leadership meetings.
  • Coordinate and draft overall fundraising narratives for the Museum’s Annual Report and the Institutional Advancement Report.
  • Work closely with the Deputy Chief Development Officer to coordinate recognition efforts as they relate to overall donor giving and top-level donor recognition programs, including administration of the Museum’s Benefactors, Fellows for Life, and The Met Guardians, as well as other forms of recognition, including oversight of the Great Hall donor plaques and Silver Williams.
  • Track named positions in coordination with Counsel’s Office and maintain a master inventory of all existing naming opportunities.
  • Administer Campaign and Stewardship budget in coordination with Deputy Chief Development Officer and other members of the team.
  • Provide administrative support for senior staff.
  • Interface, as required, with curatorial and administrative departments.
  • Maintain and update donor database records.
  • Available to work day and evening events.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, sincerely held religious belief, or pregnancy, or because you are a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses).

Experience and Skills:

  • At least three years of experience in development or a related field, ideally in a non-profit context.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work well with others, as well as independently.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Strong computer skills and experience with MS Office.
  • Experience with Tessitura or other major development database system preferred.
  • Interest in the arts and a commitment to the Museum’s mission.

Knowledge and Education:

  • B.A. required, art history degree preferred.

Compensation Range:

  • Pay Range: $32.00 – $34.00/hour
  • The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

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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Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.