Museum Development Associate
JOB TITLE: Development Associate
DEPARTMENTS: Museum Development
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt; Full-time (40 hours weekly); Hourly
RATE OF PAY: $22 to $28 per hour DOE
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 12 Holidays, 4 Weeks PTO, Simple IRA Savings Plan

The Whatcom Museum, located in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, is currently accepting applications for a Museum Development Associate. We are an accredited, multi-disciplinary Museum, with a focus on Art, Natural History, and Pacific Northwest History.

This full-time position will focus primarily on the Museum’s diverse fundraising streams, including grants, special events, personal and corporate sponsorships, and annual drives. Work includes assisting with creating and maintaining relationships with current and prospective donors. The role collaborates with Membership and Visitor Experience and Marketing departments to design and implement membership campaigns and programs as well as to ensure that external communications support development efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor degree or combined experience/education in the fields of Development, Business, Marketing or Communications as well as a minimum of two years’ experience working on the various aspects of grants, events, fundraising, and membership programs, as well as managing data bases or a combination. A special focus or certification in philanthropy or development is preferred.

An excellent full benefit package is offered, including four weeks Paid-Time-Off (PTO) and twelve paid holidays per year, Medical and Dental insurance, and a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan.

If you are qualified, interested in joining our team, and dedicated to engaging with the community to support Whatcom Museum we encourage you to apply!

To view the full job description, visit https://www.whatcommuseum.org/learn-2/employment/

To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: Attn: Museum Development Position at info@whatcommuseum.org

Whatcom Museum Foundation is a 501©(3) organization and an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment that fosters inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.

Our Mission:
The Whatcom Museum provides innovative and interactive educational programs and exhibitions about art, nature, and Northwest history. We seek to stimulate curiosity about our changing cultural, natural, and historical landscapes, for the youngest to the oldest minds, and to inspire preservation of and creative contributions to our region and beyond.