The Swope Art Museum | Terre Haute, Indiana

Executive Director Job Description and Responsibilities

About the Swope Art Museum

Mission | The Sheldon Swope Art Museum collects, preserves and shares American art to engage a diverse audience.

Vision | The Swope is a vibrant social, cultural, and economic centerpiece of the Wabash Valley, a cultural destination and a resource for scholars.

Collection | The Swope Art Museum is home to one of the Midwest's finest American art collections. Significant paintings by Edward Hopper, Thomas Hart Benton and Grant Wood anchor an "American Regionalist" foundation to the Museum's holdings, which also includes late twentieth century works by Andy Warhol (10 Screen series prints), Robert Rauschenberg, Leonard Baskin, Alexander Calder, and Richard Hunt. The Swope also serves as the cultural anchor for a vibrant arts community, hosting activities for all ages.

Position Overview

The Executive Director provides strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the Museum’s financial stability, artistic excellence, and community impact. Reporting to the Board of Managers and in partnership with the Board of Advisors, this individual will lead fundraising, collections management, programming, and audience engagement, positioning the Swope Art Museum as a vibrant cultural destination in West Central Indiana and beyond.

Why the Swope Art Museum?

The Swope Art Museum is at a transformational moment, making this a rare opportunity for a visionary leader to shape its future. As it approaches its 85th anniversary, the Museum is building on momentum and embracing new possibilities for growth, accessibility, and impact. Our new executive director will be energized by our:

• Bold Vision – A new strategic plan and engaged board guides growth and sustainability.
• Major Investment – A $6 million capital campaign is funding significant improvements.
• Enhanced Facilities – Ongoing renovations improve accessibility, storage, and public spaces.
• Prestigious Partnerships – A new collaboration with the Art Bridges Foundation.
• Grand Reopening in 2025 – Opportunity to reintroduce the Museum to old and new audiences.

This is a once-in-a-generation leadership opportunity to drive growth, elevate programming, and expand impact.  Are you ready to lead the Swope into its next great chapter?

Executive Director Job Description and Responsibilities

Strategic Vision and Planning

• Lead implementation of the Museum’s 2025-2027 Strategic Plan in collaboration with the Board of Managers and Board of Advisors.
• Partner with board leaders and members to achieve strategic goals, deepen community connections and ensure the Museum’s long-term success.
• Advance organizational capacity, financial stability and sound infrastructure through the successful integration of strategic plan priorities into the Museum operations.
• Provide vision, innovation and creativity to enable the Museum to achieve its mission and vision today and into the future.
• Stay abreast of and communicate to the boards all key information and perspectives from the community as well as potential opportunities and risks that may impact the Museum.

Executive Leadership and Management

• Create and manage the annual operating plan that aligns with the Strategic Plan and includes the following: annual budget, annual event and exhibition calendar, fundraising strategies and goals, marketing/promotion/communication plan, facilities/maintenance schedule, and staff development.
• Foster a culture of excellence, integrity, respect and collaboration.
• Cultivate, manage and retain a highly qualified and talented team of staff and volunteers providing ongoing training, evaluations and professional development opportunities.
• Provide diligent oversight and responsible stewardship of financial resources including development and management of the annual budget. 
• Represent the Museum at events and programs across the community, serving as ambassador, authority and chief engagement officer.
• As the voice of the Swope Art Museum, provide engaging, transparent and frequent communication to the board, staff, community and all other constituents.
• Ensure museum-wide compliance with board-approved policies and operating procedures, museum accreditation, security measures, risk-management guidelines, employment law, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. 
• Oversee the Museum’s facilities, collaborating with staff and board, to ensure the physical environment is conducive to both the preservation of art and the enjoyment of visitors. 

Development

• With staff and board, create and oversee a development plan to support annual and long-term revenue goals.
• Meet and engage with current and potential donors, members of the boards, Museum members, affinity groups, community and government leaders, and other stakeholders to increase and sustain support. 
• Identify and build strategies for new/expanded funding sources including planned giving, grants, membership, business partners, sponsorships, art donations, events, special campaigns and earned income.

Art Collection and Programming 

• In collaboration with the curator and other staff as well as the boards, shepherd the Museum’s artistic vision to ensure fulfillment of its mission “to collect, preserve and share American art to engage a diverse audience” through compelling exhibitions, educational programs and community events.
• Maximize the impact of programming and events to build, broaden and deepen connections within our community.
• Network within the art and museum world to foster collaboration on meaningful exhibitions for the community and our constituents.
• Advocate for and promote the Museum’s commitment that art should be accessible to all (without an admission charge). 

Community and Visitor Engagement 

• Position and market the Swope as an essential art, entertainment and cultural destination.
• Elevate the visitor experience and ensure the Museum is welcoming and accessible to all.
• Maximize programming and event impact to build, broaden and deepen connections with our community.

Marketing & Communications: 

• Supervise the creation and execution of an annual marketing, promotions and communication plan to advance the Museum’s mission, programs, collections, reputation, and visibility. 

Qualifications and Terms

• Deep passion for art and a strong belief in its power to connect people and build community.
• The proven ability to think creatively and strategically, bringing innovation to programs and problem-solving.
• Strong business acumen, with demonstrated experience in organizational leadership, financial management and fundraising, and operational effectiveness.
• Minimum of five years of executive management experience in an art museum or an arts or non-profit organization.
• Master’s degree (preferred) in arts administration, art history, museum studies, or related field.
• The proposed compensation range is $70 to $80 thousand plus benefits.

If the Swope Art Museum seems like an exciting opportunity for you:

Please send an introductory letter sharing your story and telling us why you should be our next executive director along with your resume and contact information for four references, to Swopesearch25@gmail.com by Friday, June 20, 2025.

To learn more about the Museum, visit our website: www.swope.org and our socials – Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

If you have questions, please email Murray Pate, Treasurer at wmpate47@gmail.com.

The Friends of Auburn Heights, located in Yonklin, Delaware, is looking for an Executive Director who is a dynamic collaborative leader seeking to grow their institutional capacities. See the full job summary, here: https://auburnheights.org/about/join-our-team/ 

This is a full time position and is ideal for a mid-career professional seeking to grow with an organization. Salary range: $80-85K with health insurance benefits. Benefits: hybrid optional, three personal days, two weeks of vacation, and all federal holidays. 

While a college degree (in Museum Studies or an allied field) is required and an advanced degree is preferred, all candidates with appropriate work experience will be considered. No one candidate will be perfect for this job. Please apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

The future Executive Director should have 5+ years of work or volunteer experience with boards, fundraising, budgeting, volunteer management, museum education, and/or collections. 

Provide PDF copies of your resume and a cover letter addressing your experience strategically leading organizations, fundraising, and community engagement. 

Please email materials to Katie Singh, admin@auburnheights.org, with the subject line “Executive Director.” (Note: If you previously sent an application to admin@aubernheights.org, please resend it to admin@auburnheights.org.) No phone calls, please. For best consideration, please submit by May 7. The search will remain open until filled.

Interviews will commence with a preliminary 15-minute phone screen, and we anticipate that formal interviews will begin in May with a 30-minute staff-focused Zoom conversation and then an in-person 60-minute search committee meeting. Flexible, but ideal start date is late Summer or early Fall 2025.

The Saline County Historical Society (SCHS) is seeking a qualified consultant experienced in museum planning and exhibit design who can effectively lead a collaborative process with SCHS board members, historians, museum curators, scholars, and community representatives to create a functional and engaging design for our new museum that showcases our region’s unique heritage.

The submission deadline for this opportunity is April 30, 2025.  The project timeline is immediate, with final deliverables due on or before December 31, 2025.  SCHS is sponsoring this project in partnership with Missouri Humanities and with support from the Missouri Humanities Trust Fund with a budget of $25,000.  Please contact info@schsmo.org for more information. 

Featuring 17 interactive exhibits, a research lab and the largest specimens of the Moon and Mars on Earth, The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum (“MMGM”) is the foremost science museum in Maine. Established December 2019, the MMGM is located in the foothills of the White Mountains in the town of Bethel — in close proximity to ski resorts and 75 miles from Portland. 

The Executive Director is a full time position insuring the successful operation of the MMGM. The Executive Director provides leadership, vision and long-term planning while also overseeing fundraising as well as community, media and political relations

• Leadership and Board Relations:

• Collaborates with the Board of Trustees to develop strategic priorities, annual goals and the long-term vision
• Provides leadership and mentorship in the development of a cohesive, collaborative, inclusive and safe institutional culture
• Ensures compliance of all licenses and MMGM’s 501c3 status
• Keeps the Board apprised of institutional developments to assist facilitating the Board’s governance and financial oversight

• Administrative Oversight:

• Supervises employees and oversees operations — including programming, educational initiatives and collection management
• Plans and presents exhibits, lectures and outreach programs with museum curator
  
• Responsible for the maintenance of workplace safety protocols, risk assessments and crisis response
  

Community Engagement and Public Relations:

• Develops programs and activities of benefit to the community
• Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies
• Oversees communications disseminated by the Museum including the website, newsletter, press releases and the social media presence
• Cultivates and elevates relations with schools, businesses, community organizations local, state and federal government officials, writers, assignment editors, etc. 

• Fundraising and Fiscal Management:

• Collaborates with the Development Committee to create and then helm fundraising efforts including major gifts, corporate sponsorship, grants, membership and events
  
• Work with the MMGM Treasurer and Finance Committee to develop the MMGM’s annual budget and also monitor the adherence to budgets, financial and accounting responsibilities
  

Minimum Professional Qualification 

• Bachelor’s degree 
  
• Managerial and leadership experience (non-profit experience is a plus)
  
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

Compensation:  $85,000 to $100,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, on-site position. Periodic weekend and evening work will be required.

If interested, please provide a cover letter, resume and three professional references to jsiraco@mainemineralmuseum.org

The Historic Sites of the Morris County Park Commission seek an Education Assistant for its Historic Speedwell (located in Morristown, NJ), and Cooper Gristmill (located in Chester, NJ) sites.  Historic Speedwell, known as the Birthplace of the Telegraph, is a National Historic Landmark site.  Cooper Gristmill is a working 19^th Century gristmill built in 1826.  Under the supervision of the Senior Historical Program Specialist, the Education Assistant will develop, present, and evaluate educational programs at both locations for the benefit and enjoyment of a variety of audiences. Essential functions include: development and implementation of a variety of programs related to the site, including hands-on workshops for children and adults, site interpretation for the general public, and a variety of groups, and general office duties related to the position.

The candidate should be a graduate of a college of recognized standing with a major program of study in history, education, American studies, museum studies, or a related field, and have the enthusiasm and energy to work with visitors of all ages. This is a year-round, part-time position with a maximum of 28 hours per week. The salary is $18.00/hour. The chosen candidate must be able to work a combination of days that will include weekends and weekdays throughout the season, and other dates as assigned.  The site is open to the general public April through October.  November through March the site is open for special tours, workshops, and events. Candidate must be a resident of the State of New Jersey at the start of the position. To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and three references to msutherland@morrisparks.net. The Morris County Park Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, a historic site of the Morris County Park Commission, located in Morristown, NJ, seeks a highly-motivated, organized, outgoing individual to fill a part-time Volunteer Coordinator/Interpreter position.  This 28-hour per week, year-round position is offered at a rate of $16/hour.  The position requires the candidate to design, develop and maintain volunteer programs at Fosterfields, and work as a historic interpreter as needed.  Fosterfields is on the NJ State and National Registers of Historic Sites.

The chosen candidate will work with the Park Commission’s volunteer database, including the ability to train volunteers to use the newly-developed system.  The position requires the candidate to recruit volunteers through publicity, interviewing, intake materials, such as job descriptions, applications, and scheduling participants for training opportunities.  The candidate will work with a variety of educators, farmers, collections/curatorial, and management staff to locate and train volunteers in these areas.  

The candidate will also conduct outreach into the local community for volunteers, maintain and distribute rosters and availability charts, prepare and distribute monthly schedules, and confirm assignments.  The position also involves site interpretation when necessary, including working with school tours, general site tours and specialized events.  Training is given for all position requirements. 

The chosen candidate will be a graduate from high school or vocational high school or possession of an Equivalency certificate, or any equivalent education.  The candidate will have a working knowledge of all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and Publisher, have excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing and verbal skills, and the ability to work with visitors of all ages. The candidate must be flexible to work a combination of weekdays and weekends throughout the year as assigned. 

The candidate must be a New Jersey resident before accepting the position.

Please send a cover letter, 3 references, and resume to msutherland@morrisparks.net.  No phone calls please.

The Morris County Park Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This full-time, non-exempt position will provide general administrative support to the museum’s fundraising efforts, while assuring a welcoming and warm environment for museum visitors.  Salary range: $37,000–42,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development and Visitor Services Coordinator will provide administrative support to the museum’s development activities, maintain the museum’s membership and donor database, ensure timely member communications, and help to elevate the visitor experience by offering excellent, friendly, responsive service to museum visitors, members, and donors. The ideal individual will have excellent verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills, knowledge management awareness, and enjoy working with the public. The right candidate will be able to offer suggestions on scaling administrative processes to broaden the museum’s donor base and grow our networks. The Development and Visitor Services Coordinator must be able to work under pressure and handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with extreme attention to detail, accuracy, and discretion. Daily, consistent, and accurate data entry is essential to the success of this position.

The ideal candidate will be good with people, enthusiastic, friendly, able to manage multiple deadlines, and have an interest in learning about and spreading enthusiasm for the museum and its programs. In addition to daily responsibility for processing donations and memberships, the Development and Visitor Services Coordinator will support the Director of Development in donor and volunteer stewardship and relationship building activities as necessary.

As a member of the museum’s administrative staff, the Development and Visitor Services Coordinator will attend bi-weekly staff meetings, and other meetings as necessary, including applicable board committee meetings. Responsibilities include engaging with visitors, handling telephone inquiries, maintaining annual membership drives, and assisting with annual fundraising events.

About the Museum

Founded in 1931, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is a premier regional art museum. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and with a collection of more than 8,000 objects, WCMFA is the only art museum within a 65-mile radius. Free to the public, the museum has an ambitious schedule of temporary exhibitions, classes, lectures, concerts, and online interpretive programs. The permanent collection has strengths in American art, Old Masters, and art of world cultures. A beloved community resource, located in beautiful City Park in Hagerstown, Maryland, the museum has served four generations of local residents, and is considered one of the best small museums in America.

WCMFA is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is committed to workplace diversity and to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements

·         Minimum of two years administrative experience

·         Bachelor’s Degree preferred

·         Extreme attention to detail with excellent planning and organizational skills

·         Accurate data entry and exceptional office skills

·         Emotionally intelligent with good people skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with colleagues, visitors, and the community

·         Deadline oriented and able to handle a variety of responsibilities under pressure

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

·         Clearance of a criminal background check and drug test

Desirable

Experience using Salesforce

Background in arts, history, museum studies, or prior nonprofit experience desirable.

Application Process

Submit a resume and cover letter to business@wcmfa.org by April 15, 2025. First round interviews expected to happen the week of April 24, 2025.

Job Description

Development and Visitor Services Coordinator

Hours:             40 hours per week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tues-Sat, with occasional evening or weekend hours. Overtime eligible.

Reports to:      Director of Development
Status:             Full-time, non-exempt, Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-5:00

Responsibilities

·         Accurate input of membership information in database

·         Process all donations and membership materials including membership cards and ensure timely acknowledgement

·         Work with Director of Development and Executive Director to prepare membership and donor communications

·         Oversee event registration including helping visitors register for programs, classes, and events

·         Enthusiastically promote museum activities and membership sales

·         Support key mailings, such as the museum’s annual fund and other fundraising appeals

·         Maintain donor discretion and confidentiality

·         Maintain positive frontline service for visitors, in-person and on the telephone. Answer inquiries and provide assistance as needed.

·         Support fundraising events, museum events, and receptions

·         Occasional off-site work representing the museum at community events or public functions

·         Assist in the museum shop as necessary

·         Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of two years administrative experience

·         Bachelor’s Degree preferred

·         Detail oriented with excellent planning and organizational skills

·         Accurate data entry and exceptional office skills

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Emotionally intelligent with good people skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with colleagues, visitors, and the community

·         Deadline oriented and able to handle a variety of responsibilities under pressure

·         Occasional evening work to support museum events

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

·         Clearance of a criminal background check and drug test

Desirable

·         Experience using Salesforce

·         Background or interest in arts, history, museum studies, or prior nonprofit experience

Physical Requirements

• ·         Possess mobility to work in an office setting and use office equipment; travel offsite and to different locations; ability to understand printed materials
• ·         Ability to see, listen and talk for extended periods in person, over the telephone and computer
• ·         Visual acuity: color perception, close vision, accurate depth perception and distance vision
• ·         Very frequent sitting, standing and walking
• ·         Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, pushing and pulling, keyboarding and gripping

Benefits

·         Full-time non-exempt position with competitive benefits package with health insurance, 403b, and PTO

·         WCMFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and racial equity and urges qualified diverse applicants to apply

The Vice President of Community Impact (Vice President) at NACF is a pivotal leader who combines strong program management with strategic planning skills. The Vice President will spearhead the implementation and evaluation of culturally significant programs, utilizing expert grant management, financial oversight, and robust programmatic benchmarking. With a solid track record in nonprofit program development and a deep understanding of community dynamics, this leader will drive impactful collaborations and foster enduring relationships with diverse stakeholders. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the Vice President will ensure the organization’s offerings not only resonate locally but also extend their reach nationally, reflecting the foundation's mission and strategic vision. This will be a hybrid position that includes working remotely and in person at the Portland, Oregon location. The Vice President can anticipate that 35% of this position’s time will include travel, either to NACF Portland headquarters or other locations nationally and internationally on behalf of NACF.

Roles and Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• ·        Design, develop, and oversee the delivery and monitoring of all programming in close collaboration with the President/CEO, catalyzing Native peoples, artists, and culture bearers to influence positive social, cultural, and environmental change.
• ·        Oversee culturally appropriate project evaluation for funded projects, ensuring programmatic benchmarks link to NACF’s mission and strategic goals.
• ·        Direct all grantmaking programs, including their application criteria, selection methodology, and monitoring.
• ·        Articulate program vision, opportunities, and successes with the President/CEO, board of directors, funders, and other key partners as necessary. 
• ·        Generate strategy and oversee planning of all programmatic activities at the Center for Native Arts and Cultures facility, which includes exhibitions, performances, community outreach, and partnerships. 
• ·        Embrace other program leadership responsibilities, as needed.

Community Engagement and External Relations  

• ·        Lead effective community outreach to promote NACF programming and strategic initiatives to potential applicants, supporters, and constituents.
• ·        Generate positive collaborations and relationships regionally and nationally with Native and non-native artists, culture-bearers, tribal communities, funders, Native and non-native organizations, and Indigenous allies to further NACF’s program priorities.
• ·        Forge close and trusted working relationships with external funders, foundations, and key stakeholders in partnership with the President/CEO.
• ·        Manage community engagement and outreach strategies as it pertains to the Center for Native Arts and Cultures in collaboration with the President/CEO.
• ·        Embrace other community engagement and external relations responsibilities, as needed.

 

Financial Resiliency and Team Leadership

• ·        Develop fundraising related strategies for programming and events at the Center for Native Arts and Cultures alongside the Advancement team.  
• ·        Build, lead, and mentor the team, which includes the Director of Grantmaking, Director of Public Programming, and supporting staff.
• ·        Create, manage, and oversee the Community Impact department budget, ensuring fiscal sustainability.
• ·        Assess the research, writing, and development of grant proposals and reports for program activities in collaboration with the Advancement department.
• ·        Embrace other financial resiliency and team leadership responsibilities, as needed.

Traits and Characteristics

The Vice President will be a dynamic leader with deep cultural competence, uniquely qualified to navigate the intricate landscape of Native arts and cultures. This visionary will harness their extensive knowledge of cultural nuances to ensure that all programming resonates broadly yet aligns precisely with NACF’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity. A strategic thinker and effective communicator, they will foster collaboration and consensus, driving forward high-impact initiatives that inspire teams and engage diverse communities. The role demands exceptional organizational skills for managing complex projects and a proactive approach to anticipate future trends and opportunities in the arts sector. With a steadfast commitment to personal accountability and leadership, this leader will motivate a diverse team, ensuring that every program is not only relevant and impactful but also meticulously aligned with the foundation’s strategic objectives.

Key Competencies Include:

• ·        Leadership and Personal Accountability – Demonstrates integrity and the ability to make responsible decisions that effectively shape the organization’s strategic direction while organizing resources to maximize outcomes.
• ·        Futuristic Thinking and Problem Solving – Envisions future trends and opportunities, using strategic foresight to creatively solve problems and ensure the organization's adaptability and success in evolving environments.
• ·        Teamwork and Diplomacy – Skillfully navigates sensitive interactions with tact and diplomacy, enhancing team cohesion and fostering respectful and effective communication across diverse groups to build consensus and facilitate cooperation.
• ·        Flexibility, Planning, and Time Management – Prioritizes and manages time effectively, adapting plans to meet evolving organizational needs and achieving goals within designated timeframes.

Qualifications

The Vice President will have a demonstrated record of leadership in mission-driven arts and cultural organizations. They should have extensive experience in program development, grantmaking, and stakeholder engagement, with a deep understanding of Indigenous arts, cultures, and community priorities gained through lived and/or professional experience. The Vice President will be a strategic and adaptive leader with strong relationship-building skills, capable of engaging artists, tribal communities, donors, and key partners to advance NACF’s mission. They should possess exceptional communication and diplomacy skills, along with the ability to manage teams across multiple locations. While no specific educational credentials are required, candidates must have the expertise necessary to develop and sustain impactful programming. Residency near NACF headquarters is expected to support meaningful engagement with staff and communities. This role requires frequent travel, both locally and across Native communities nationwide, to foster relationships, assess program impact, and deepen NACF’s connection to the communities it serves.

Compensation and Benefits

NACF provides a competitive compensation package anticipated with a salary range of $110,000 to $125,000, commensurate with experience. NACF offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-supported health insurance, a retirement plan, paid vacation, holidays, personal and sick leave, and access to NACF programs and events.

Applications and Inquiries

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, along with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), please visit https://artsconsulting.com/opensearches/native-arts-and-cultures-foundation-seeks-vice-president-of-community-impact/. NACF looks forward to your application and to exploring the potential contributions you could bring to the organization.

The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

We actively work to advance equity in our programming and operations, ensuring meaningful opportunities for Native artists and culture bearers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected statuses, promoting a supportive and respectful environment for all.

TITLE: Development Coordinator

POSITION: Full-time (40-hours/week)

SALARY:$45,000 - $50,000 (Opportunities for bonuses)

BENEFITS: Flexible scheduling, 88 hours of Paid-Time-Off (PTO), and scheduled staff holidays

Historic St. Luke’s Restoration, doing business as St. Luke’s Historic Church & Museum, seeks a highly qualified individual to coordinate a comprehensive Annual Fund program that raises over $160,000 a year. The Coordinator also assists with the Legacy Fund and Capital Improvement Projects as required and generates monthly reports to the Board.

Historic St. Luke’s Restoration (HSLR) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organized for charitable and educational purposes to support its ongoing mission. As a National Historic Landmark, our Mission is to preserve, protect, and promote this sacred church and cemetery, and its collections, interpret its history with integrity, and educate our global audience about the importance of America’s journey to religious freedom.

Under the guidance of its Board of Directors, HSLR oversees investment reserves and designated funds to support the ongoing preservation, conservation, and stewardship of the church building, grounds, cemeteries, and collections. These collections include artifacts, furnishings, and ephemera. HSLR also promotes the history of the church building and Newport Parish, highlighting the early American pursuit of religious freedom and separation of church and state through various educational events, programs, and initiatives. Additionally, the Board annually approves, monitors, and assesses operational budgets, and undertakes capital improvement campaigns to help preserve and enhance the 43-acre campus and chief artifact - the 17^th century brick church building.

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. One to two years of relevant experience in a fundraising role within a nonprofit organization, museum, educational institution, or a similar setting. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with a strong attention to detail. Must have a goal-oriented mindset with an engaging personality, capable of effectively communicating with a diverse range of individuals. Candidate should have a passion for developing new relationships and the ability to handle confidential material with tact and discretion.  The ideal candidate should have experience in crafting fundraising appeals, grant writing, and collaborating with executive directors, board committees, and volunteers. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and a fundraising database is required, with preference given to DonorPerfect. 

TO APPLY:A complete application package must be submitted via email to the Executive Director at Jericson@stlukesmuseum.org. The complete application package includes a letter of interest, a resume/CV, and a list of three professional references. The applicant will complete and submit an application for employment following an initial interview to support the application and consideration process.

PLEASE NOTE:  Historic St. Luke’s Restoration is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, or disability (Civil Rights Act, 1964 and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990). Job applicants are screened based on what is presented in the Employment Application and criminal background checks are performed following prior applicant authorization. All full-time and part-time paid staff of Historic St. Luke’s Restoration are required to complete an Application for Employment. All volunteers of Historic St. Luke’s Restoration are required to complete an Application for Volunteerism.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Development Coordinator, in partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, is responsible for the creation and execution of Development Strategies and Tactical Action Plans in the pursuit of achieving organizational charitable revenue goals including operational, planned giving, and capital improvement projects. The Development Coordinator is responsible for engaging new donors and renewing donor commitments following short and long-term strategies for increasing support. 

DUTIES:

Operations:

Collaborate with all staff members to identify and manage stakeholder data, including spreadsheets, digital databases, and other records, to enhance fundraising efforts. Focus on converting low-invested stakeholders to highly-invested ones.

Work together with the team to identify opportunities for expanding the stakeholder base which includes donors, cemetery clients, private event rental clients, volunteers, and educational programming patrons. Attend weekly staff and other relevant team meetings as needed. Prepare monthly Development Reports for the Board.

Process and deposit gifts from donors, grants, and sponsors. Maintain and update the DonorPerfect Online and ConstantContact databases. Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations and best practices.

Stakeholder Cultivation and Management:

Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to identify and manage fundraising campaigns, grant opportunities, and sponsorships. Oversee the implementation and execution of annual fundraising strategies to achieve year-end goals.

Coordinate the entire grant cycle process, including identifying, researching, contacting, gathering, creating, and submitting grant applications. Manage grant funding fulfillment and produce and submit final grant reports. Maintain a grant calendar that tracks upcoming applications and reporting deadlines. Stay informed about grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures. 

Produce and maintain detailed fundraising dossiers on highly qualified donors and prospects. Engage donors via on-site and off-site meetings, events, and multimedia communications to re-engage them and encourage ongoing support.

Prepare and send timely personalized thank-you notes and letters upon receiving gifts (either in-kind donations or monetary contributions), grants, and sponsorships. Create and distribute monthly email campaigns to all stakeholders.

Seeking museum professional with requisite experience for a consulting assignment related to the launch of a new museum focused on Italian automobiles in Alexandria, Virginia.  The assignment would consist of reviewing existing core documents (governance, collections policy, ethics policy, etc.), review of proposed operating budget, staffing plan, strategic plan, etc.  A written report providing an assessment of planning to date as well as recommendations for operational areas suggested above is expected.  Timing is immediate.  Please contact info@velocemuseum.org.  Thank you.