Job Summary

Manage the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Forces capital/endowment campaign by providing administrative support to the President/CEO, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the Capital/Endowment Campaign Steering Committee. Part time; 28 hours weekly.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day activities of a major fundraising campaign to include database management, pledge commitments and records, correspondence and communication with donors, and financial record keeping;
Manage activities of the Campaign Steering Committee to include scheduling meetings, communications and correspondence, and recording of meeting minutes;
Generate accurate, timely correspondence to donors, to include thank-you letters, pledge payment reminders and general communications;
Organize and maintain campaigns historical and working files
Maintain close and productive working relationships and effective communications with the Museum President/CEO, Museum Board Chairman, Campaign Steering Committee Chairman, representatives of professional fundraising firm and the museums Director of Development and Director of Finance and Human Resources;
Coordinate campaign programs and activities with all relevant museum department directors;
Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and professional manner; and
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications.

B.A./B.S. in Business Administration, non-profit management or similar degree and two years of experience in development, particularly major fundraising campaigns
Possess a positive professional attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience with fundraising software and database management
Proficient with technology and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent oral, written and computer skills
Well organized, detail oriented
Outstanding people skills, tact and diplomacy a must


Physical Requirements

Requires standing, walking, bending and kneeling
Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds

Please send resume, cover letter and list of references to Pam Vining, Director of Finance and Human Resources, at pvining@mightyeighth.org

No telephone calls, please.