• Job Description

  Req#: 106797

  Job Details

  Job Location: Milwaukee Public Museum - Milwaukee, WI

  Salary Range: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary

  Job Description

  Position Summary:

  Under the direction of the Senior VP of Development, the Development Events Manager assists in the planning, coordination, and implementation of a variety of Development events. This position is responsible for the overall planning, management, and evaluation of MPM’s primary fundraising events to meet and grow budget expectations. This position also supervises and works closely with the Development Special Events Coordinator.

  In this role, you will:

  • Assume responsibility for creative, efficient, and effective event organization including event logistics, attendance, timelines, program development, auction, and auction items fulfillment, volunteer participation, and staff communications.

  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with volunteer leadership and committee members, working to build a pipeline of volunteer support for future events.

  • Supervise and evaluate the annual performance of the Development Special Events Coordinator, ensuring growth of their skills by providing developmental and leadership opportunities.

  • Manage and track annual budget and attendance goals for all events

  You will be successful in this role if you:

  • Are extremely detail oriented and good at project management

  • Are ambitious and able to manage a fast-paced, deadline driven workload

  • Strategically multi-task and prioritize time management when decision making

  • Can work independently as well as collaborate across departments to ensure well-coordinated events

  • Are comfortable working with board members and high-level volunteers

  • Possess exceptional interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills

  • Feel comfortable establishing relationships and asking for direct solicitations

  Qualities that are preferred but not required:

  • Experience asking for solicitations and sponsorships

  • Experience managing a budget and achieving revenue goals

  • Familiarity with Development databases

  • Background in business, non-profit management, marketing, and/or event planning

  Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision with HRA/ FSA

  • Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

  • Supplemental Critical Illness/ Accident Insurance

  • Paid Time Off package including Vacation, Personal, Holiday, and Sick Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • Free Museum Membership

  • Museum Shop, Food, & Beverage Discounts

  • Parking Subsidy/Discounted Bus Pass

  The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM)

  
  

  is a natural and human history museum located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum is among the oldest in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1850’s. We offer great career opportunities for people with all levels of training, experience, and education. We are a composition of diverse and talented staff working together as a team to offer our visitors the best possible immersive experience in learning and enjoyment.

  
  A career with the Milwaukee Public Museum allows you to connect your skills and abilities in a rewarding position with a non-profit organization doing good work in our community. MPM provides an unlimited opportunity to gain knowledge about our world, as you connect with visitors, donors, innovative staff members, curious students, interns and volunteers in your day-to-day-work. See what MPM has to offer!
  
  The Milwaukee Public Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

• About the company

  The Milwaukee Public Museum is a natural and human history museum located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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