Manager of Donor Engagement, Events
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Full-time
On-site
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Healthcare Management
Manager of Donor Engagement, Events Philadelphia Art Museum
We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people
who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all
backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in
the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working
collaboratively with others.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration
status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic
information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran
status, or any other protected status.
The Manager of Donor Engagement, Events plans and manages all aspects of special
events for the institution including Special Exhibition Openings, and major Stewardship
Events. Under the guidance of the Director of Donor Engagement, the Manager of Donor
Engagement, Events will oversee a portfolio of high-profile events that support
institutional goals of the museum.
Specifically, you will:
- Oversee all aspects of special exhibition and installations openings, including but
- not limited to:
- Large-scale, high-profile events, such as major installation openings, as part
- of strategic institutional initiatives and donor stewardship.
- Special exhibition openings.
- Intimate stewardship events related to gallery dedications and special
- installations.
- Oversee all aspects of events with revenue goals such Collab DEA and potential
- fundraisers.
- In partnership with the Director of Donor Engagement, support a comprehensive
- donor engagement program and all programs and events as determined by the
- Advancement team.
- In tandem with the Director of Donor Engagement, maintain a comprehensive
- calendar which reflects all programming and activities in all constituencies.
- In partnership with the Director of Donor Engagement, manage budget specific
- events withing the Donor Engagement budget, ensuring timely planning and
- reconciliation while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Your background and experience include:
- Progressive experience in engagement events and programs, preferably in an arts,
- cultural, or education setting.
- Previous experience in managing large-scale events (preferred).
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Experience in direct donor/constituent communication.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, writing, and time management skills; attention
- to detail; and the ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of the arts and cultural philanthropy landscape (preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Familiarity with CRM, Email Management, and Event Managements Systems (such
- as Raiser’s Edge, Campaign Monitor, and Zkipster.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Position and Compensation Details
- The salary for this position is $56,650
- This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
- This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
- This position reports to Director of Donor Engagement.
- Physical requirements:
- Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers
- and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically
- administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or
- exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum
- campus
- Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of
Institutional Requirements:
- Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is
- consistent with the best interests of the museum and protects and enhances its
- reputation and standing within the community of museums.
- Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any
- real or perceived conflicts of interest.
- Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and
- appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.
Application Timeline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage candidates to apply early as
the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been
selected.
What We Offer
Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to
numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:
- Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
- Discounted guest tickets for admission
- Discounts on gift memberships
- Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
- Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online
- stores
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life
- insurance
- Health savings or flexible spending account program
- Retirement savings program with museum match
- Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s
regular schedule and tenure