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 [log in to unmask] . No phone calls please.

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Ms. Tramia Jackson
Museum Professional
(703) 200-6650
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