Employment Opportunities
Job openings: Immediate
Director of Development
The Newport Art Museum seeks an experienced Director of Development. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to be part of the Museum’s 2012 centennial and with this to participate in the many new initiatives that will ensure that the Museum continues to play a leadership role in the arts and cultural community of Rhode Island and surrounding states.
This position is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. The Director of Development reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Museum’s development activities including annual preparation of a strategic development plan and budget, responsibility for the annual fund and solicitation of major gifts, grant and foundation support, membership programs, sponsorships, special events and planned giving. The Director of Development will be the primary staff liaison with the Board’s Development Committee Chair and will work closely with the Executive Director to implement the Board’s fundraising priorities including routine fundraising and future major campaigns.
The Director of Development will oversee department staff that includes a grant writer and membership associate. The department has ready access to intern and volunteer support through the Museum’s relationship with area colleges and universities. Development functions, events and programs are coordinated with the assistance of a part time facilities rentals/events coordinator on staff. The Director of Development is a member of the senior staff that includes the Curator, Director of Education, Director of Marketing, Director of Finance/Administration and the Operations Manager. This team works closely with the Executive Director to develop overall Museum strategy, objectives and goals.
The Director of Development will be expected to cultivate existing and new relationships with individuals, foundations and corporations and build opportunities for broader engagement with the Museum and new financial support.
The Director of Development is responsible for overseeing all aspects of development reporting, including preparation of donor records and pertinent financial reports for the annual audit and report, board and committee work and budget preparation. He/she will be expected to represent the Museum internally and in public as needed to support the Executive Director and Board of Trustees.
The Newport Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits are competitive within the museum field. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please include a cover letter, current resume, three references and salary requirements. No phone calls. All requests should be emailed to: EGoddard@newportartmuseum.org.
They can be sent by mail to the attention of:
Elizabeth Goddard,
Executive Director
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Requirements:
• At least five years non-profit development management experience
• Demonstrated understanding of best practice in standard reporting of all donor activity for annual audits
• Demonstrated understanding of best practice in fund development
• Fluency in Raiser’s Edge, Excel, and Word
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively represent the Museum in public
• Demonstrated effective organizational and administrative skills
Director of Education
The Newport Art Museum seeks a Director of Education for its school, The Coleman Center for Creative Studies. This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to play a major role in shaping the future of the Museum’s arts education programs (museum school, outreach, fee for service, artist residency, workshops and arts and cultural programming) as it enters its centennial year in 2012. Creative vision and a passion for the arts combined with substantial arts education and management experience are necessary.
The Director of Education is responsible for working with the Executive Director to set the vision and goals for the department and to be a driving force in building community participation in arts education and cultural programming; he/she is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the department and for working with the Director of Finance to develop and implement all budgets, oversee a faculty of 25 and prepare all financial reports as necessary. He/she is responsible for working with the Director Development in the preparation, tracking, evaluating and reporting of all education and cultural programming grants. He/she will work closely with the Operations Manager to oversee all equipment, supplies, studios and facilities in the school building. The Director of Education serves as the main liaison with the Education Committee of the Board of Trustees.
The preferred candidate will have a Masters in Art Education, will demonstrate effective leadership, management, communication and organization skills and will have at least five years experience in management level positions. Knowledge of best practice in museum education is essential. The position requires demonstrated ability to develop curricula for both museum-centered and external outreach arts education programs and experience working with grade span expectation requirements and teacher certification credits.
This is a full time, salaried position with benefits. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Please send cover letter and resume to the Director of Finance and Administration, James Hockhousen, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 or by email to JHockhousen@newportartmuseum.org. No phone calls or faxes will be accepted.
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