Development Associate (Chairman's Council)
- Employer
- New-York Historical Society
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Dec 25, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Other Fundraising
- Fields
- Museum
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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JOB TITLE: Development Associate (Chairman’s
Council) DEPARTMENT: Development
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Development
The New-York Historical Society, a
preeminent educational and research institution, is home to both
New York City’s oldest museum and to one of the nation’s most
distinguished independent research libraries. N-YHS is dedicated to
presenting exhibitions and public programs and fostering research
that reveals the dynamism of history and its influence on the world
of today. Founded in 1804, its holdings cover four centuries of
American history and include one of the world’s greatest
collections of books, manuscripts, graphic materials, historical
artifacts, and American art documenting the history of the United
States as seen through the prism of New York. JOB
SUMMARY: The Chairman’s
Council at New-York Historical Society is a membership group of
highly engaged supporters who enjoy opportunities to meet and learn
from some of today’s most prominent historians, attend VIP events,
and receive complimentary tickets to many of New-York Historical’s
groundbreaking public programs. Working with the Vice President for
Development and the Chairman’s Council Chairperson, the Chairman’s
Council Associate coordinates the day-to-day activities of the
Chairman’s Council, which annually generates approximately $2
million in revenue from more than 280 member households.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: • Provide
concierge services to all Chairman’s Council members including,
most importantly, VIP ticketing for public programs, including help
with digital program access and in-person event seating;
• Work closely with event consultant and the
Chairman’s Council Chair on annual Weekend with
History program planning, and ensure timely
renewal and acknowledgement of all Chairman’s Council gifts;
• Work closely with Chairman’s Council Chairperson to
organize Dinners with History, private tours, an
annual fall event, and other in-person and virtual events for
Chairman’s Council members, including an on-site presence for
evening and weekend events when necessary; • Provide
support for annual Weekend with History in New
York; • Coordinate the annual Weekend with
History: Palm Beach including being on site in Palm Beach
with events staff to oversee event; • Work with the
Chairman’s Council Chairperson to produce and distribute a
semi-annual Chairman’s Council Calendar of Events; •
Maintain chart of Vice Chairs and Co-chairs who have been invited
to Dinners with History or other events;
• Update Chairman’s Council Summary Projections tab and
ensure all other financial documents are kept current;
• Work with the Chairman’s Council Chairperson to
prepare agenda and supporting materials for approximately six
annual Chairman’s Council Leadership Team meetings each year;
• Take accurate minutes, circulate them for approval,
and distribute them to participants for all Chairman’s Council
Leadership Team meetings; • Ensure that working
Chairman’s Council contact lists are kept current and accurate and
that background biographies are generated for new members and
prospects; • Engage current Chairman’s Council members
to assist in cultivating prospective members; • Execute
seasonal update mailings to members; • Maintain and
ensure that the Chairman’s Council page on New-York Historical’s
website is current with membership benefits and images;
• Develop outreach and invitations to members of the
Legacy Council (a group of young supporters), and schedule 1–2
Legacy Council Leadership Team meetings per year; •
Additional duties as requested.
REQUIREMENTS: • 1-2 years of
related work experience in a development department or non-profit
environment; • Excellent organizational skills with the
ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced,
deadline-driven fundraising environment; • Excellent
customer services skills; • Excellent verbal and
written communication skills; • Detail-oriented with
high standards for accuracy; • The availability to work
evening and/or weekend events when necessary, and the ability to
travel, on a limited basis, when needed; • Proficiency
with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite; Database experience
preferred; • A self-motivated individual with a desire
to learn; • An enthusiasm for museum development work,
humanities, and the arts, and a desire to take on challenges.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to
successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. This is largely a sedentary role using a
computer; however, some filing is required. This would
require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or
stoop as necessary. COVID-19 VACCINATION
POLICY: To ensure the overall health and safety of
the New-York Historical Society community and in accordance with
New York City requirements, all newly hired employees of the
New-York Historical Society are required to be fully-vaccinated
against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, absent qualifying
exemptions for medical, religious, or other reasons in accordance
with all applicable laws. The New-York
Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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