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Marketing Producer

The Marketing Producer supports the Marketing and Communications department on the development and implementation of communications and marketing assets and strategies. This position manages, reports on, and optimizes the Museum’s web sites and email marketing, carries out production of print and electronic materials, assists with media relations, and facilitates the production of video materials.

Associate Director of Rental Services

The Museum of Jewish Heritage seeks an experienced professional who is organized, personable, and versatile to manage and grow the Museum’s rental program. The Associate Director of Rental Services will be responsible for the direct oversight of the venue rental functions including outreach, client contact, negotiation, logistical preparations, on-site event production, and staff / consultant management for a range of spaces within the facility.

Marketing Producer

The Marketing Producer supports the Marketing and Communications department on the development and implementation of communications and marketing assets and strategies. This position manages, reports on, and optimizes the Museum’s web sites and email marketing, carries out production of print and electronic materials, assists with media relations, and facilitates the production of video materials.

Government Liaison and Grants Coordinator

The Museum of Jewish Heritage seeks an articulate, strategic, and organized professional to steward government grant fulfillment, ensure compliance, and build relationships with government agencies and officials. The Government Liaison and Grants Coordinator advances the Museums’ philanthropic goals by assisting in the writing and submitting of timely applications and reports to government agencies. The position will be responsible for fulfilling the requirements of all government-funded capital projects and act as the Development team’s liaison to the Operations department.

Controller

Responsible for direct supervision of all accounting and financial functions. Primary responsibilities include supervision of the monthly close process, review of balance sheet and income statement accounts, payroll, monthly reporting; assist with forecasting, cash reporting, and annual budget preparation. Participates in the preparation of year end audits, annual tax returns and all treasury administration.

Associate Director of Institutional Giving

The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocausts seeks an experienced grants manager and persuasive writer to play a key role in securing education, public program, exhibition, capital, general operations and special project support from foundations, corporations and government agencies. The Associate Director of Institutional Giving will write highly effective grant proposals; maintain and grow relationships with funders; and create and implement funding plans and strategies to meet the Museum's philanthropic goals. In addition, the position will oversee all the Museum’s responsibilities as a Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) member and ensure compliance. The Associate Director manages two direct reports.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement creative approaches for building foundation, corporate, government philanthropic support, including multi-year gifts opportunities for a range of institutional priorities;
Maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects ensuring effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies;
Write and submit effective funding requests, including preparing proposals, budgets and other supplementary materials, to ensure timely, appropriate, and targeted solicitation;
Ensure all government compliance, including city (CIG), state and federal agencies and officials;
Represent the Museum and interact with all levels of funders, grant officers, and government offices;
Lead and mentor a staff of two to oversee all steps of the granting process from research to reporting, ensuring fundraising goals are met;
With support of the Executive Vice President, Strategy & Development, establish fundraising goals, monitor overall expense budget, ensure donor database records are up-to-date, and aid in preparation of analytical reports to measure progress toward fundraising goals;
Assist Museum leadership with production of collateral materials, Board reporting, and project management as needed;
Work in tandem with departments throughout the Museum to ensure successful crediting and execution of related contractual requirements; and
Participate in development-related special events, entailing some evening and weekend hours.

Requirements:

A minimum of five years of grant writing experience with a proven record of success securing six figure grants, preferably at a cultural, educational, Jewish or historical institution;
Strong understanding of and relationships with foundation, government and corporate funders in the Jewish, cultural and educational fields;
Experience managing and inspiring a team;
Working knowledge of the Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) requirements and procedures;
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, reflecting clear, critical and creative thinking;
Highly organized with strong attention to detail;
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects under the pressure of deadlines;
Demonstrated willingness to work effectively as part of a team and with all levels of donors as well as exercise excellent judgment and tact;
Must adhere to the highest ethical standards, exhibit perseverance, and project an optimistic and positive attitude;
Willingness to work weekends and evenings as necessary;
Proficiency in Altru or other CRM systems;
If hired, we require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed as determined on a case by case basis; and
Bachelor’s degree required.
Position reports to: Executive Vice President, Strategy & Development

The Museum of Jewish Heritage is an equal opportunity employer. As a cultural institution that teaches about the dangers of intolerance, the Museum is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion in its hiring practices.

For consideration, qualified candidates should submit their resume and letter of interest including salary requirements to: humanresources@mjhnyc.org.

Associate Director of Institutional Giving

The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocausts seeks an experienced grants manager and persuasive writer to play a key role in securing education, public program, exhibition, capital, general operations and special project support from foundations, corporations and government agencies. The Associate Director of Institutional Giving will write highly effective grant proposals; maintain and grow relationships with funders; and create and implement funding plans and strategies to meet the Museum's philanthropic goals. In addition, the position will oversee all the Museum’s responsibilities as a Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) member and ensure compliance. The Associate Director manages two direct reports.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement creative approaches for building foundation, corporate, government philanthropic support, including multi-year gifts opportunities for a range of institutional priorities;
Maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects ensuring effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies;
Write and submit effective funding requests, including preparing proposals, budgets and other supplementary materials, to ensure timely, appropriate, and targeted solicitation;
Ensure all government compliance, including city (CIG), state and federal agencies and officials;
Represent the Museum and interact with all levels of funders, grant officers, and government offices;
Lead and mentor a staff of two to oversee all steps of the granting process from research to reporting, ensuring fundraising goals are met;
With support of the Executive Vice President, Strategy & Development, establish fundraising goals, monitor overall expense budget, ensure donor database records are up-to-date, and aid in preparation of analytical reports to measure progress toward fundraising goals;
Assist Museum leadership with production of collateral materials, Board reporting, and project management as needed;
Work in tandem with departments throughout the Museum to ensure successful crediting and execution of related contractual requirements; and
Participate in development-related special events, entailing some evening and weekend hours.

Director, Institutional Giving

The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocausts seeks an experienced grants manager and persuasive writer to play a key role in securing education, public program, exhibition, capital, general operations and special project support from foundations, corporations and government agencies.

The Director, Institutional Giving will write highly effective grant proposals; maintain and grow relationships with funders; and create and implement funding plans and strategies to meet the Museum’s philanthropic goals.

In addition, the position will oversee all the Museum’s responsibilities as a Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) member and ensure compliance. The Director manages two direct reports.

https://mjhnyc.org/jobs

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement creative approaches for building foundation, corporate, government philanthropic support, including multi-year gifts opportunities for a range of institutional priorities;

  • Maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects ensuring effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies;

  • Write and submit effective funding requests, including preparing proposals, budgets and other supplementary materials, to ensure timely, appropriate, and targeted solicitation;

  • Ensure all government compliance, including city (CIG), state and federal agencies and officials;

  • Represent the Museum and interact with all levels of funders, grant officers, and government offices;

  • Lead and mentor a staff of two to oversee all steps of the granting process from research to reporting, ensuring fundraising goals are met;

  • With support of the Executive Vice President, Strategy & Development, establish fundraising goals, monitor overall expense budget, ensure donor database records are up-to-date, and aid in preparation of analytical reports to measure progress toward fundraising goals;

  • Assist Museum leadership with production of collateral materials, Board reporting, and project management as needed;

  • Work in tandem with departments throughout the Museum to ensure successful crediting and execution of related contractual requirements; and Participate in development-related special events, entailing some evening and weekend hours.