Good Morning All,

Please see the text (below) for a Job Announcement for ADMINISTRATOR – DEVELOPMENT.  If you are interested in applying for this position please do not contact me.  Please apply on-line at www.memphistn.gov.  Refer to Job: 06-147.

Thanks,

Wesley S. Creel

Administrator – Programs

Pink Palace Family of Museums

Memphis, TN 38111

www.memphismuseums.org

 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title:                    Administrator-Development

Location:                     City of Memphis

Organization Name:    Parks/Memphis Museums

Minimum Salary:        $2,929.33 -- $5,356.00/Mo

Brief Description:       MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor's degree in Business; Public Administration; Marketing; Education; or any related field and five (5) years professional experience in grant writing/administration or development including specific experience in a museum or other non-profit setting with three (3) of the five (5) years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.    (PROOF OF EDUCATION REQUIRED)

Detailed Descriptions: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Works as a member of the Museum System senior management team under the direction of the Director of Museums to obtain and effectively administer sponsorships, grants, and planned gifts. Works with Director and MMI Board to identify Trustees and others who can help with fundraising.  Works with staff at all levels in all departments; MMI Trustees; and with City, State, and Federal Officials.  Serves as primary staff liaison to various MMI Board Giving Committees.  Develops casebooks and other materials for sponsorship solicitations for IMAX films, museum exhibits, special event and other sponsorships. Coordinates production schedule and works across departmental lines to ensure  accurate, timely information for casebooks. Identifies optimal grant proposal program, writes proposals, and insures compliance with grant guidelines.  Develops prospect lists for sponsor solicitation, planned giving, and other fundraising programs.  Researches legal and ethical aspects of planned gifts.  Assists Director in developing strategies and materials for capital campaigns. Coordinates donor recognition across departmental lines. Makes presentations to outside individuals and organizations on behalf of the Museum system.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1.  Creates text and works with staff and outside artists to obtain necessary graphics.

2.  Coordinates with other senior management to plan strategies and budgets for the Museum system.

3.   Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Job Requirements:     TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Primarily deskwork.  Requires ability to lift up to 25lbs, operate a personal computer, and must be able to occasionally travel to off site meeting locations.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:   Work is performed in an office environment.

How to Apply:             Applications will be accepted from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday in the Employment Office, Rm 1B-33, City Hall, 125 N Main or visit our satellite office at 4225 Riverdale from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.   apply on-line at www.memphistn.gov