Associate Development Officer for Apollo Circle at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Job Title: Associate Development Officer for Apollo Circle 

Job Status: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $80,000-$82,000

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:

As the Associate Development Officer for Apollo Circle, you will oversee the management, strategic planning, and organization of The Met’s Apollo Circle—a vibrant group of young patrons who seek to build a close connection to the Museum. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Development Officer for Individual Giving, you will create a dynamic engagement strategy to retain and acquire members. You will lead the planning and execution of Apollo Circle events and develop exceptional experiences that promote, diversify, expand, and educate our patrons.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  • Oversee the Apollo Circle Membership and Patron Program, including stewardship, retention, budget management, and tracking.
  • Develop and implement engagement strategy and a calendar of events to deepen Apollo Circle members’ connection to The Met, providing exclusive experiences rich in educational content and social opportunities.
  • Recruit and support volunteer leadership for the Apollo Circle and its signature Benefit event.
  • Lead the planning and execution of the annual Apollo Circle Benefit in partnership with Special Events colleagues and the volunteer Host Committee.
  • Secure a lead sponsor for the Apollo Circle Benefit, in collaboration with Development colleagues
  • Create core messaging and communication materials (print and digital) for Apollo Circle and Apollo Circle Patron programs.
  • Oversee a benefit program that secures approximately 1M in total revenue yearly, thru a combination of membership dues, benefit sales and sponsorships.
  • Design and execute a marketing strategy and materials to attract new members.
  • Plan and deliver approximately 15 exclusive Apollo Circle events annually.
  • Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with departments including Design, Special Events, Restaurant Associates, Development, and Curatorial.
  • Liaise with the Membership team to ensure continuity between The Young Members Program and Apollo Circle.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BA degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5-7 years of experience in leading fundraising initiatives, patron groups, and events.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with patrons, external partners, and internal stakeholders.
  • Supervisory experience required.
  • Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with Tessitura or comparable development database systems.
  • Demonstrated experience working both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment, successfully managing tasks and large-scale events.
  • A strong understanding of New York’s arts and culture ecosystem and deep knowledge of young patron interests and preferences.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

  • Pay Range: $80,000.00 – $82,000.00 / Annually
  • 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.

Location Requirements
At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

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

How 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.

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