Share Email Opening Title Manager for Fundraising Events  Location Museum of Life and Science   About the Organization The Museum of Life and Science, one of North Carolina’s top family destinations, has been a beloved Durham institution for 75 years. The Museum features 84 acres of exhibits, experiences, and outdoor exploration, including one of the East Coast's largest butterfly conservatories and a two-story science center. As an accredited zoo, the Museum is home to lemurs, black bears, endangered red wolves, and more than 140 species of live animals, butterflies, and insects. Readers of Durham Magazine, Indy Week, and Carolina Parent have repeatedly named us the top Museum in the Triangle. Charity Navigator rated the Museum, a 501(c3) nonprofit organization, 100 out of 100-- the highest possible score. Our mission is to create a place of lifelong learning where people of all ages embrace science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community, and their world. The Museum serves our increasingly diverse community with interactive and accessible experiences that build and develop lifelong connections with science, nature, and critical thinking. The Museum partners with NASA, NOAA, the National Science Foundation, Duke University, NC State University, and the University of North Carolina on many research projects and programs. In addition to an incredible team of co-workers, the Museum provides competitive compensation commensurate with experience, as well as a full array of employee benefits for eligible positions, including a generous 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, flex-spending plans, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, nine paid annual holidays, employee appreciation events, and a family membership to the Museum.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Description Position Objective: To support the mission of the Museum by organizing and delivering fundraising events during the year to both family and adult audiences. Responsibilities Design, lead and implement current and new fundraising events as a revenue- and friend building strategy Play an active role in execution and leadership to develop and manage events from concept to implementation; including planning, budgeting, reporting, set up and operations Create detailed calendar and plan ahead to lessen the impact of events on cross functional teams and during busy seasons Engage community volunteers, board members, staff and internal departments to achieve event goals including sponsorship, attendance, public relations, and additional revenue opportunities. Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward event sponsors, both cash and in-kind, for fundraising events and other Museum special events. Network in the community to identify and cultivate assets to support fundraising events as vendors, in-kind donors, event sponsors and community partners. Manage the Fundraising Events SharePoint and database Be knowledgeable in Museum operations, including but not limited to building opening/closing procedures, safety protocols and guest relations expectations Participate in cross-functional committees, including Emergency Coordinator and other functional teams Manage a team of Event Coordinators and part time associates who will help plan and execute events Additional duties and special projects as needed     Position Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Three or more years fundraising and/or event experience Experience setting and achieving revenue goals and managing a budget Exceptional customer service skills Excellent computer, organizational, written and oral communication skills Experience working in database systems Highly professional with excellent people skills Ability to work across teams and provide insightful leadership Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as required. Work schedule will shift based on event schedule. Willingness to learn new things quickly Ability to interact with a wide variety of audiences Ability to walk distances of up to one mile over varying terrains, be on their feet for up to 8 hours at a time and be able to work outside in changing weather conditions, ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Desired Qualifications Experience with Altru database & SharePoint Two or more years of leadership experience Previous non-profit organization experience Ability to speak Spanish   Shift -not applicable-   Pay Range $46,280/year   EOE Statement The Museum of Life and Science is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we value the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Join us!   Category Fundraising   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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