*Director of Membership and Events*

*Description:*

The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, a 25-year-old AAM
accredited organization, is searching for a creative, organized, and
energetic museum professional to serve as Director of Membership and
Events. This position in many ways represents the public image of the
Museum through membership recruitment and cultivation, and event planning
and execution. The Director of Membership and Events works to assist the
President and CEO in developing strategies and programs to increase revenue
in the areas of membership, fundraising events, and facility rentals as
well as implement these strategies and programs. The incumbent is
ultimately responsible for the day-to-day activities of the membership and
event programmatic areas of the organization and supervises a Membership
and Events Assistant in the execution of duties.

Responsibilities to the membership goals of the FAMCC will include the
recruitment of new members through regular mailings; by attending (and/or
overseeing volunteers who attend) appropriate fairs, schools, senior
citizen and other community group gatherings, etc.; through solicitation in
various print and broadcast media (as budget allows); and by providing
membership information at the Museum’s various public programs. The
incumbent will oversee the timely execution of member invoices and record
keeping in the donor database; manage donor relations through the
acknowledgment of new and renewing members with letters and distribution of
member packets. Additional duties will be the timely completion of reports
as needed related to membership and fundraising activities as well as the
management of membership committee efforts. Of critical importance is the
responsibility of the organization and implementation of
membership-specific events to include but not limited to a 20+ date summer
concert series and biannual members’ trips

Responsibilities to the rental, fundraising, and VIP event programs at
FAMCC will include the overall coordination and management of vendors,
clients, volunteers, and facilities as well as the administration of
contracts, facility use policies and procedures, logistical coordination
and communication, promotions and advertising.. The incumbent will manage
and maintain FAMCC event spaces as well as the inventory of all
event-related items, including catering equipment, linens, alcohol, etc.,
and serve as the point of contact for all ABC requirements. The Director of
Membership and Events will work as an on-site coordinator for FAMCC
fundraising events, facility rentals, and other designated events as
needed.

Responsibilities to the marketing and communication objectives of the FAMCC
will include the development and management of print and web materials
(e.g. press releases, brochures, promotional mailers, e-blasts) related to
the membership, fundraising, and rental programs while maintaining the
Museum’s graphic standards and brand identity.

Responsibilities to the organization’s administrative and financial
operation include the creation and management of budgets, reports for
management, and the contributions to written fundraising proposals and
grants. The incumbent will manage interns, volunteers, consultants, and
contractors as needed.

*Requirements: *

Applicant must have a minimum B.A. and 2-3 years experience in developing,
implementing and maintaining a membership program in a non-profit
environment.  A proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; database
experience strongly encouraged. Experience with Adobe Suite and working
knowledge of In Design CS5 and Photoshop preferred. Managerial experience
preferred.

*Action:*

Interested candidates should submit their application to Christa Stabler,
Executive Vice President and COO, Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural
Center, P.O. Box 922, Fredericksburg, VA 22404 or via email at
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Ms. Tramia Jackson
Museum Professional
(703) 200-6650
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