Careers at the Museum

Development Associate

Job Description

Full-Time Position, $35,000 annual salary, with benefits

  • Assist in gift processing and acknowledgment using the DonorPerfect CRM system

  • Assist with the logistics of the annual Masquerade at the Museum Gala

  • Run monthly reports

  • Process new applications for Museum membership

  • Create enticing emails to send to lapsed or soon-to-be-lapsed members to encourage them to renew memberships

  • Keep membership records up to date in our DonorPerfect CRM system

  • Create a monthly calendar of events, designed to increase memberships

  • Coordinate membership initiatives, including researching practices at similar institutions and proposing plans that seem to be a good fit for EAM

  • Keep inventory of membership cards and supplies, as well as front-desk handouts for prospective members

  • Track membership metrics from month to month

  • Act as the point person for COVES - Collaboration for Ongoing Visitor Experience Studies

  • Support and contribute to positive staff collaboration, outstanding visitor services, and safe and sustainable operations

  • Knowledgeable about all EAM Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

  • Act as executive assistant to the Development Director and the Executive Director

  • Assist in other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or comparable field experience plus three years of relevant professional experience.

  • Knowledge of CRM systems is preferred.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable speaking to and directing people of all ages and backgrounds.

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

  • Current PA State Police Criminal History Clearance, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Clearance valid within the past five years. (If the applicant does not have clearances, the Museum will perform a background check and ask for clearances before the start date.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to perform tasks that require moderate physical exertion on varying surfaces, inside and outside, and in various conditions.

Work Schedule: The staff person will work full-time, mainly Monday through Friday. Some weekend or evening hours may be necessary.

Pay range: $35,000 plus benefits

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and two references to: Melanie Vadzemnieks at melanie.vadzemnieks@erieartmuseum.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Erie Art Museum’s mission is to maintain an institution of excellence dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the visual arts by developing and maintaining a quality art collection, by encouraging art in all its forms, by fostering lifelong art learning, and by building community among artists, art students and the public. The Erie Art Museum is an equal-opportunity employer.

Internships

There are limited internship opportunities available for Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2024. If interested please contact us at info@erieartmuseum.org.