Join the Team! Now Hiring: Development Coordinator

 Through collections, research, exhibits and programs, we bring people together to share, learn and be inspired by Jefferson County arts and heritage. 

Development Coordinator

Status: Part Time, Hourly Non-Exempt 

Benefits: Vacation time, Sick leave, Dental and Vision insurance 

Pay Scale: $22 - $25 per hour, DOE 

Overview: 

Hours & Days: 24-hours per week; schedule TBD Reports to: Executive Director; is supported by the Programs Manager 

Position Summary: 

The Development Coordinator supports all administrative aspects of development and fundraising work at JCHS, as well as the Membership Program. 

Job Responsibilities: 

Development Administrative Support: 

• Maintain the museum's development database (Little Green Light) 

• Manage donor and prospect files 

• Process gifts and acknowledgements 

• Prepare campaign mailings and other materials 

• Provide general office support to the development team and Executive Director 

• Assist with grant administration such as identification, calendar tracking, submissions, reporting, etc. 

Membership Program Support 

• Process memberships in LGL database and produce timely acknowledgment correspondence 

• Administer membership renewals based on the pre-determined schedule 

• Lead tracking in LGL database to ensure accurate records of current and future members 

• Develop reports to share with team members, ensuring effective stewardship of membership program 

• Develop and implement strategies to attract, upgrade, and retain members 

• Plan for and implement regular and special membership mailings 

Donor Relations: 

• Assist with donor solicitations, including packet preparation and meeting setup 

• Support donor stewardship efforts and relationship building 

• May represent the museum at meetings and visits with funders 

Event Support: 

• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of special fundraising campaigns or events 

Qualifications / Skills: 

• General office experience in a complex work environment 

• Exceptional attention to detail 

• Proficient use, interest, and knowledge of databases (fundraising databases a plus), and the Microsoft Suite (Word and Excel) 

• Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent judgment, diplomacy, confidentiality, and sensitivity to a range of constituents 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, to be flexible and to prioritize to meet deadlines 

• Able to work well in a team environment 

• Be organized and exhibit follow through on tasks and goals 

• Ability to work without direct supervision 

• Familiarity with non-profits, research methods, data standards 

• Affinity for the mission of JCHS 

• Affinity for museums, art, history, and community programming 

• Ability to represent JCHS professionally to a wide variety of stakeholders, and consistently demonstrate the organization’s values including upholding DEAI in our work 

• Ability to pass a background check 

Schedule and Location: Work is conducted primarily at the JCHS Museum of Art + History in Port Townsend, Tuesday through Saturday 9:00AM to 5:00PM with a 24-hour per week schedule to be determined. Some hybrid work will be considered for this position, and work at the museum is in an office setting with long periods of sitting or standing. 

To Apply: 

Please email a cover letter and resume to giving@jchsmuseum.com. Applications received by Friday, April 11, will be given priority consideration.