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Arts And Culture Resources Developer

The current vacancies are for the Development Operations Assignment and Donor Relations and Events Assignment; however, this recruitment will be used to establish a list for future vacancies in all assignment areas. The first review of all applications will be on Monday, June 1, 2026.

An Arts and Culture Resources Developer is responsible for managing the development and fundraising across multiple sources for the Arts and Culture Department (including the Mesa Arts Center, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the idea Museum, and the Arizona Museum of Natural History); researching; developing grants for programs; and performing related duties as required.

Responsibilities include developing funding sources; implementing a broad number of fund-raising programs including corporate, foundation, state, and federal government grant applications; donor cultivation and stewardship events; supervising assigned volunteers; and coordinating development and fundraising efforts for exhibitions and programming through the Arts and Culture Department.

An Arts and Culture Resources Developer will, at the direction of the Deputy Director for Development, serve as liaison to various Fundraising Committees through various venue Foundations. Duties also include coordinating fundraising programming for organizations, cultivating relationships with donors, researching topics, and planning and coordinating donor initiatives to complement the Department's mission and vision. Working as a member of the Arts and Culture Development team, duties also include working with and collaborating with other managers on fundraising initiatives for the Department and other venues, as needed. Participate in internal meetings with a positive attitude that adheres to the City of Mesa and Arts and Culture Department values. This class may supervise office/clerical staff.

Development Operations Assignment: This assignment is responsible for coordinating the systems, processes, documentation, donor information, and reporting that support development and fundraising efforts for the Arts and Culture Department. The position will support the Development team by maintaining fundraising calendars; tracking proposals, reports, sponsorship benefits, acknowledgements, donor communications, campaign timelines, and other deliverables; and ensuring deadlines are met and work is completed accurately.

Donor Relations and Events Assignment: This assignment is responsible for ensuring the financial success and streamlined execution of signature, stewardship, and cultivation events for the Arts and Culture Department. The position will also be responsible for working with the Deputy Director of Development to cultivate and solicit individual and corporate donors, secure event sponsorships, and fulfill all sponsorship benefits. This assignment will coordinate donor recognition activities and collateral materials, while working with the full Development team to translate donor needs and interests into content. This content will be used in multiple communication platforms such as publications, web, social media, and videos. With the Development Assistant, the position will provide back up in the automated execution of gift processing, thank you acknowledgements, accurate recognition at various levels, and customized communication to and from donors. This assignment will design and evaluate donor feedback through surveying and analysis methods.

This class is supervised by the Deputy Director of Development, who reviews work through conferences, meetings, written reports, and overall results achieved. The position requires the ability to work non-standard hours including evenings, weekends, and some holidays. This class is FLSA exempt-professional.

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Arts Administration, Business Administration, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Philanthropy, Art Education, Fine Arts, Museum Studies or related field with considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in development, philanthropy, and/or fundraising. Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License within 30 days of hire or promotion date. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Arts Administration, Business Administration, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Philanthropy, Art Education, Fine Arts, Museum Studies, or related field. Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) Certification. Museum experience is desirable.