Development Officer for Corporate Programs (Exhibition Sponsorship) at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Job Title: Development Officer for Corporate Programs (Exhibition Sponsorship)

Job Status: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $85,000.00 – $90,000

Description

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:

You will solicit funds and manage a portfolio of corporate donors for the Museum’s fundraising program in the exhibition and program sponsorship area. You will identify, solicit and steward a portfolio of corporate sponsorship prospects; write exhibition and project proposals, correspondence and reports; and assist the corporate annual giving team as necessary, among other duties. The position supervises one Development Assistant. You are a key member of an 8-member team charged with raising approximately $20 million annually. 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  • Identify, solicit and steward a portfolio of corporate sponsorship prospects for The Met’s robust schedule of exhibitions and special projects, with annual revenue of approximately $3 million.
  • Collaborate with curatorial and program departments and the Development Department Research team to identify prospects and create fundraising materials.
  • Negotiate and draft sponsorship agreements with Counsel’s Office, Communications and Finance Departments.
  • Act as departmental liaison with the museum’s Exhibitions Department.
  • Allocate and steward exhibition endowment funds with the museum’s Finance Department.
  • Reconcile exhibition funding and monthly cashflow with the Finance Department.
  • Assist the corporate annual giving team as necessary, such as with the annual Spring Gala and Real Estate Council Benefit events.
  • Supervise one Development Assistant, who maintains day-to-day operations such as drafting proposals, gift acknowledgments, general correspondence, and closing reports for corporate sponsors, and tracking exhibition and project credit lines across all assets produced throughout the Museum.
  • Perform other related departmental duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors’ degree  or equivalent experience
  • 7 years professional fundraising experience
  • Demonstrated experience exercising judgement, confidentiality, and diplomacy with donors
  • Detail oriented and the ability to multi-task
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with visual arts
  • Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • Familiarity with a donor management database such as Tessitura or Raiser’s Edge.
  • 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.

 

COMPENSATION RANGE:

  • Pay Range : $85,000 – $90,000 / 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

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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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