Job Description
Job Description
The New Britain Museum of American Art is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Development Assistant. This is an in-person position that serves as an integral member of the Development Department, providing critical support to expand the Museum's revenue sources , plan and execute special events for members and donors, and handle general administrative duties. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, possess excellent communication skills, and have a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
REPORTS TO : Associate Director of Development
Full-time position
The Development Assistant is an integral member of the Development Department and provides critical support to plan and execute special events for members and donors; expand the Museum's revenue sources; and provide general administrative support to the department.
Donor Engagement & Communication :
- Assist with executing departmental strategies for donor communications to cultivate, solicit, steward, and thank major donors
Assist with large mailings and other fundraising and communications campaigns, including direct mail, e -mail, newsletter, and social media
Donor Events :
Work with colleagues to plan and execute events such as exhibition opening receptions and dinners, membership tours, the black-tie Director's Dinner, and annual Heritage Society BrunchPrepare invitations, guest lists, catering, décor, and follow-up as directed
Launch special programs for Premier MembersSupport annual Art Party of the Year fundraising gala, including :Auction management, including soliciting items, managing database, digital uploads, item distribution and fulfillment, gift acknowledgments
Oversee ticketing, including registrations, contribution, processing, gift receiptingIn consultation with event coordinator, support logistics, volunteer recruitment and scheduling, liaise with event committee, event follow-upFoundation and Corporate Support :
Assist with research and analysis of past giving, proposal drafting and editing / preparations, submissions, and final reportingCoordinate with interdepartmentally to ensure material is updatedAdministration / Miscellaneous
Process contributions and issue tax receipts / gift acknowledgments promptlyFulfill requests for auction / raffle donations to area non-profitsPrepare materials for meetings and take minutes as neededMaintain hard copy and electronic filesAdhere to data entry procedures for constituent records in donor databaseMaintain event supplies, monitor inventory, and manage physical upkeep of departmental areasOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications :
This position is an in-person positionBachelor's degree required; 2 years of administrative experienceProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including experience with mail mergesAbility to work within a relational donor database to enter data, extract datasets, create mail merges, and generate reportsStrong organizational skills with a high attention to detailAble to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines consistently.Professional demeanor, with warm and friendly approach, confident, and comfortable working with a broad constituent base, gets along well with othersSensitivity handling confidential informationCollaborative outlook and strong customer service orientation, in a fast-paced work environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills with experience editing and proofreadingAbility to work occasional evenings and weekends as neededAll applicants are subject to criminal background check prior to employment.