Cedarhurst Center for the Arts is seeking a full-time employee to grow its membership program, pursue and manage grants, coordinate special events, and oversee facility rentals. This position reports to the Executive Director and requires a combination of personal, written, and technical skills.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree preferred, with experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, membership, event planning, community engagement, or a related field. Equivalent experience and demonstrated skills may be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with donors, members, volunteers, community partners, businesses, and other stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, high energy, and creative initiative
- Ability to solve complex problems and work independently as well as collaboratively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate Cedarhurst's mission and impact effectively to a variety of audiences.
- Experience researching and writing grant proposals preferred, with the ability to develop compelling narratives, budgets, and supporting materials.
- Ability to learn new technologies
- Availability to work nights and weekends, as needed
- Ability to maintain total confidentiality
- Genuine interest in the mission of Cedarhurst Center for the Arts and enthusiasm for connecting people with the arts and the organization.
- Valid driver's license
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook
Duties and Responsibilities:
Effectively interact with visitors and members to ensure positive experiences, answer questions, and resolve complaints.
Oversee the museum's Membership Program:
- Build a thorough understanding of all levels of membership and each level's respective benefits. Uphold and sustain policies tied to membership benefits.
- Utilize the benefit structure to promote upgrades and the stewardship of Members.
- Work with Membership Committee volunteers to develop on-site and online strategies to boost Membership sales and renewals.
- Update membership letters and produce other general member correspondence.
- Ensure consistency and brand identity to support member recruitment and retention, program promotion, and marketing efforts.
- Work with Executive Director to identify potential grant opportunities, as well as potential donor agencies and individuals.
- Manage annual grants calendar. Write and submit applications and relevant reports.
- Work with staff to coordinate project-specific grant opportunities to increase museum funding.
- Work with fellow staff and volunteer committees to plan and execute Special Events related to fundraising and community engagement.
- Oversee the museum's Facility Rentals program:
- Ensuring proper management, marketing, booking, and staffing of all outside Museum rentals.
- Oversee correspondence, contracts, and payments
- Ensure appropriate use of visitor spaces.
- Develop annual budgets and long-range goals to increase revenue from Membership, Grants, Special Events, and Facility Rentals.
- Attend weekly Team Meetings to develop ideas and collaborate with other Directors, and attend scheduled Trustee meetings to make progress reports.
- Attend community events and serve on community committees, as needed, to promote Cedarhurst offerings.
- Compensation and Hours
Salary range: $42,000 - $50,000, plus shared opportunity for commission
Full-time, in-person, position35 hour workweek with weekend rotation and occasional evenings/events Comprehensive benefits package includes health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401 Kmatch, professional development opportunities, and a great working environment
Location:
Mt. Vernon, Illinois offers affordable living, a strong sense of community, and accessto major metropolitan areas within driving distance, including St. Louis, Nashville, and Chicago. Cedarhurst provides an opportunity to make national-level impact while enjoying a balancedquality of life. To ApplyPlease submit a cover letter and resume with references to hr@cedarhurst.org.
