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Job Posting Title:
AMoA Director of Development and Community Relations
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUA Chancellor - Museum of Art (Catherine M Pears (00001505))
Work Location:
LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
Alexandria Museum of Art Director of Development and Community Relations
This position works closely with the executive director and other relevant parties to assist the museum in utilizing all possible resources, private and governmental, toward sustainability while fostering community. The successful candidate will have the ability to be a team player as well as a team leader. They will build relationships with board members, donors, and community partners to increase the community’s understanding and awareness of the museum’s impactful programming.
The position is a fulltime (40 hours/week) unclassified position with benefits. The hours are flexible in that they include some nights and weekends. The salary is $37,400 + benefits.
Tasks
Secures exhibition, programming, general operating, capital and endowment support from corporations, foundations, individuals, and government entities and works to ensure effective cultivation and stewardship of funders. Research and identifies new potential sources of funds, creates appropriate proposals and successfully brings proposals to closure. Manage relationships with prospective and existing donors in all aspects of the gift cycle including: identifying, qualifying, and initiating contact with potential leadership and major gift donors; developing appropriate cultivation strategies for them, including working with volunteers; moving potential donors toward solicitation and closure; and maintaining stewardship contacts with donors. Prepares letters of inquiry, grant applications, grant reports, grant attachments, and other grant-related correspondence, and ongoing stewardship activities with foundation and government agencies. Organize and execute fundraising events with the help of the other museum staff and board members. Works in cooperation with the rest of the staff for operations. Fosters and maintains collaborative community relationships within both the public and private sectors. Works closely with University and LSUA Foundation staff to ensure collaborative and collegial working relationships that foster the respective missions. Expands the local expectations of what this university/community museum can be and identifies compelling ways to integrate it into college and community life while keeping an eye focused on building a reputation for regional and national excellence.
Qualities/Skills
Proven successful experience in fundraising, financial management and working with Boards A talent for building strong relationships, trust and confidence with a wide range of constituencies Excellent communication skills
Ability to create an effective and professional fundraising program; skill and ability to build and nurture relationships with a diverse range of individuals; proven fundraising success from a variety of sources, especially in soliciting gifts from individual donors, Project/event management experience is preferred.
Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and techniques in individual, corporate, foundation and impact-based, data-based fundraising. The ability to convey appropriate messages in a meaningful and compelling way, and to represent the Museum to the community at large through various forms of public engagement. Previous experience writing grants for an arts organization is strongly preferred; superior writing skills and the ability to craft a clear, concise and persuasive messaging are essential. Passionate about the power of art to inform, inspire and heal. Teamwork and congeniality are necessary to be successful.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree required, Masters preferred in Public Relations, Advertising, Applied Communication, Community Organization and Advocacy, Marketing/Marketing Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Arts & Culture, or a related field.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
AT THE ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM OF ART (AMOA)
The Alexandria Museum of Art is an auxiliary unit of LSUA in Downtown Alexandria operating as a hybrid Community/University Museum of Art.
Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or HumanResources@lsua.edu.
Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Please attach all transcripts for proof of education.
Background check is required for hire.
Posting Date:
May 2, 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
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HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.edu
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