Development Coordinator at the Mexic-Arte Museum
Job Title: Development Coordinator
Job Status: Full-time
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $55,000
Museum Mission Statement
The Mexic‐Arte Museum is dedicated to enriching the community through education programs, exhibitions, and the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture for visitors of all ages.
Position Description
Full-time salaried position with Mexic-Arte Museum. Office hours are 9-6 Monday through Thursday and 9-5 on Fridays. Should be available some evenings and weekends for special events and receptions. The Development Coordinator plays a vital role in all aspects of fundraising, special events, grant writing, and development programs.
Development Coordinator responsibilities include:
– Grant Writing: Responsible for development of grant proposals for corporate, foundation, and public grants, management of various grant contracts, and maintenance of digital and paper grant files, as well as maintaining a calendar of due dates, to be updated weekly.
– Membership: Responsible for membership recruitment, retention, cultivation, and renewals, as well as maintaining customer relations management database.
– Special Events:Assist in planning, coordinating, managing, and executing special events, including, but not limited to, opening receptions, Museum member events, Cinco de Mayo Luncheon, Taste of Mexico, Viva la Vida Festival and Parade, and the Catrina Gala.
– Sponsorships: Manage monetary, product, and in-kind donation requests and sponsorships for special events and receptions.
– Data Management: Develop, manage and maintain Bloomerang donor database; organize and maintain digital and paper files for all grant proposals.Manage all donor communications. Cultivate new donor/sponsor relationships and maintain existing ones. Oversee proper acknowledgement of monetary and in kind donors/sponsors in Museum promo materials, newsletters, donor board, etc.
Requirements:
– Bachelor’s Degree in Literature, English, Museum Studies, Public Administration, or related field
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Punctual, professional, and flexible in assisting in tasks outside of those listed above based on need
– Strong organizational skills to plan, implement, and administer fundraising events and programs
– Self-starter, problem solver, good attention to detail
– Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Preferences:
– Reliable transportation and valid driver license
– Two years of development/fundraising experience, grants writing, and/or event planning for a non-profit
– Spanish fluency and literacy
Salary: $55,000 Annual Salary.
Benefits: Partial health insurance assistance; parking;
How To Apply:
To apply, send a cover letter, writing samples, and resume to sylviao@mexic-artemuseum.org.