Employment Opportunities | Shelburne Museum

Manager of Annual Giving and Sponsorships

Manager of Annual Giving and Sponsorships

Position Type: Year-round, Full-time, Staff Position
Salary: $50,000-$65,000/Year
Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Development

Shelburne Museum seeks a Manager of Annual Giving and Sponsorships (MAFS) to be part of a vital department dedicated to growing and sustaining fundraising operations for the largest art and history museum in northern New England.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Manager plays a key role in the department, responsible for coordinating a comprehensive annual fund and corporate sponsorship campaign. The Manager works closely with members of the department to support membership programs, planned giving initiatives, and special events. The Manager will understand and communicate Shelburne Museum’s mission and programmatic impact in a compelling message to effectively engage potential donors and to strengthen a culture of philanthropy throughout the institution.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary duties and responsibilities include:

Manage a robust, diversified annual fundraising program (40% of time).

In partnership with the Director of Development, devising multi-level fundraising strategies and messages
Drafting written solicitations and support materials
Overseeing the production of collateral materials and list development
Tracking progress and adjusting strategies as needed
Incorporating special events and major gift solicitations into strategies.
Working with the Development Coordinator on data entry and gift processing.
- Manage a portfolio of corporate and business prospects (40% of time)
Identify and cultivate corporate prospects for annual memberships, sponsorships, and underwriting
Develop and track a suite of benefits and visibility opportunities for sponsors.
Work closely with the Manager of Membership and Special Events on cultivation and solicitation of business members.
Laisse with the Department of Marketing and Communications to create attractive solicitation materials.
Processing invoices and liaising with finance department.
Working in close partnership with other members of the department as follows:
Provide support for major gift solicitations, planned giving initiatives, and special events (10% of time)
Administrative duties as assigned (10% of time)

Required Skills/Experience:

Capabilities to meet ambitious annual contributed income targets of $1M+
Demonstrated skills and expertise in development writing and marketing
Familiarity with the business community of Vermont, the Champlain Valley, and New England.
Strong working knowledge of data management and reporting.

Preferred Knowledge/Experience:

Copy editing
Event planning, production, and execution
Moves management
Corporate sales

Attributes:

Comfort managing different priorities and personalities
Respect and appreciation for institutional behaviors and practices
Positive, “can-do” attitude, with a commitment to creativity and flexibility
Excellent oral, written, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comfort working with individuals of diverse backgrounds, affiliations, and world views
Fearless phone caller

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant life experience
At least five years of demonstrated success in fundraising for arts and cultural projects with a preference to museums or other collecting institutions
Experience with fundraising software including Raisers Edge or similar CRM as well as Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.

The Manager of Annual Fund and Sponsorship is a full-time, exempt position, based at the administrative offices in Shelburne. The job requires the ability to stand and/or work on a computer for long periods of time; walk up and down stairs multiple times throughout the day and lift at least 25 pounds. Some night and weekend hours are required for events and other museum activities.

Compensation and Benefits:

Shelburne Museum offers a generous benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & AD&D and Short/Long-Term Disability.
Combined time off up to 160 hours per year, 8 hours for your birthday, and 8 hours for community service leave.
Employees may contribute to the Museum’s Retirement plan, effective 1^st of the month following their start date. After one year of service employees are eligible for a 2% Match and 3% Safe Harbor contribution, paid for by the Museum.
Other benefits include free Museum access for immediate family members and an employee discount at the Museum store and café.

To apply:

To apply, please visit our careers page, https://shelburnemuseum.org/about/employment/, to download the Employment Application. We request that a completed Employment Application be sent, along with a Cover Letter and Resume.

Shelburne Museum is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the EEO brochure to view your rights.

Associate Conservator

Associate Conservator

Position Type: Year-round, Full-time, 3 ½ year Term position with the potential of renewal

Department: Collections

Reports to: Director of Collections & Conservation

Pay range: $72,000/year

Anticipated start date: September, 2024 or later

The Associate Conservator is a member of the Collections department, a dynamic team who stewards Shelburne Museum’s world-renowned permanent collections of art and Americana, manages an active calendar of exhibitions, and collaborates with institutions around the world on incoming and outgoing loans. The department includes a Director of Collections and Conservation (a conservator), Registrar, Associate Registrar, Associate Registrar/Archivist/Digital Asset Manager, Collections Manager, Preparator, and two Art Handlers. The Museum’s collections are housed in thirty-nine buildings spread out over forty-five beautifully landscaped acres. Among these are twenty-five significant examples of historic New England architecture, relocated to the Museum grounds to provide a historic setting for the works of art and artifacts housed within. More information about the history of the conservation program at Shelburne Museum can be found here.

Essential Job Functions:

Document, stabilize, and restore works of art and artifacts in the Museum’s diverse collection in accordance with the American Institute for Conservation’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
Collaborate with the Preparator, Art Handlers, Collections Manager, and Registrars on matters related to mount making, storage, and movement
Collaborate with the Director of Collections & Conservation and Collections Manager to monitor environmental conditions in buildings and perform integrated pest management activities
Perform practical research to inform conservation treatment decisions
Assist with developing departmental and exhibition budget estimates
Maintain and organize conservation documentation files in accordance with established Museum procedures
Participate in departmental Collections Risk Management and Disaster Recovery trainings
Present work and research to general public, conservators, and allied professionals in tours, presentations, and publications.
Assist with supervision of department volunteers and interns
Occasional travel, weekend and evening hours

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree graduate of a recognized conservation training program
3-5 years of skilled conservation experience. Experience in a museum setting preferred.

Qualifications:

Specialization in objects and/or textiles conservation and strong interest in preventive conservation preferred
Demonstrated familiarity of the American Institute for Conservation’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
Knowledge of conservation photodocumentation practices
Patience and fastidious eye for detail
Knowledge of chemistry as it relates to conservation practice, polarized light microscopy, pXRF
Knowledge of safety standards within a lab setting
Computer literate with knowledge of collections management databases, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe image editing software
Able to handle large and heavy objects as well as small and fragile objects
Able to work indoors in the conservation lab, on-site in exhibition buildings, and outdoors
Legal authorization to work in the United States

Terms and Benefits

The Associate Conservator is a full-time, full-benefits, salaried, exempt, employment-at-will position. Shelburne Museum offers a generous benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & AD&D and Short/Long-Term Disability.
Combined time off up to 160 hours per year, 8 hours for your birthday, and 8 hours for community service leave.
Employees may contribute to the Museum’s Retirement plan, effective 1st of the month following their start date. After one year of service employees are eligible for a 2% Match and 3% Safe Harbor contribution, paid for by the Museum.
Other benefits include free Museum access for immediate family members and an employee discount at the Museum store and café.
This position includes $4,000 for professional development yearly after the first seven months.

This is an onsite position located in Shelburne, Vermont. Final approval for hiring will be dependent upon a successful background check.

To apply:

Development Associate

Development Associate

Position Type: Part-Time / Seasonal – June 15th, 2024 through September 15th, 2024

Salary: $18 – $20/hour

Department: Development

Reports To: Director of Development

Purpose:
To further the mission of Shelburne Museum by assisting with fundraising events and development activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the Development Office with administrative operations including gift processing, membership services, and mailings.
Provide support services for special events including donor receptions, exhibitions, concerts, and trustee receptions.
Provide event logistics support including pre-event invitations, event RSVP, day-of event set up and implementation
Manage participant and donor data in Raiser’s Edge software program.
Assist department staff in stewardship programs for special guests and high-level members.
Attend and participate in event related activities and meetings.

General Requirements:

Self-motivated, team player with the ability to meet deadlines, remain flexible, and adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Keen attention to details, as well as excellent problem-solving abilities.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
Possess a valid driver’s license as well as the ability to travel as needed to perform duties.
Demonstrated experience in an office or events management setting, desirable.
Possess a B.A. or equivalent life experience
Interest in nonprofit management, fundraising, event planning, business administration, operations management and project management.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and/or work on a computer for long periods of time; walk up and down stairs multiple times throughout the day and lift at least 25 pounds.

Wages:

This is an hourly position with a flexible schedule of up to 30 hours per week. Hours may increase during events. Hourly compensation is $18 – $20/hour.

To apply:

Registrar

Registrar

Position Type: Year-round, Full-time, Staff position

Department: Collections

Reports to: Director of Collections & Conservation

Salary range: $60,000 – $75,000 DOE

The Museum Registrar is a member of the Collections department, a dynamic team who stewards Shelburne Museum’s world-renowned permanent collections of art and Americana, manages an active calendar of temporary exhibitions and gallery rotations, and collaborates with peer institutions around the world on incoming and outgoing loans. The department includes the Director of Collections and Conservation (a conservator), Associate Registrar, Collections Manager, Archivist/Associate Registrar/Digital Assets Manager, Preparator, and two art handlers as well as volunteers, grant-funded term positions, and interns. The Museum’s collections are housed in thirty-nine buildings spread out over forty-five beautifully landscaped acres. Among these are twenty-five significant examples of historic New England architecture, relocated to the Museum grounds to provide a historic setting for the Museum’s treasures and the LEED-certified Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education which includes 5,000 sq. ft. of gallery space.

Essential Job Functions:

Manage and collaborate with the Associate Registrar to coordinate logistics surrounding the loan program including correspondence, loan and installation agreements and shipping, insurance, courier arrangements, invoices, and condition reports
Oversee work undertaken within the department on collections inventories, research, and cataloging
Collaborate with the Director of Collections & Conservation to develop and manage the departmental budget; contribute to development of the exhibitions budget
Collaborate with the Director of Collections & Conservation and the Curatorial team on the acquisitions program
Organize, inform, and collaborate with the Curatorial team on deaccessioning program
Manage storage, object tracking, and inventory in collaboration with the Collections Manager and the Associate Registrar
Oversee cataloguing and inventory of permanent collection objects
Responsible for the Collections Management Database
Oversees the collections photography and collaborates with the Archivist/Associate Registrar/Digital Assets Manager on image management, including rights and reproductions
Manages the Fine Arts Insurance program, participates in Museum-wide discussions of risk management and emergency preparedness and participates in departmental Collections Risk Management and Disaster Recovery trainings
Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

Associate Registrar, Collections Manager, grant funded temporary positions, and volunteers.

Education and Experience:

M.A. in Museum Studies or arts-related field preferred
7 plus years registration experience in a museum
Supervisory experience

Qualifications:

Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and time management skills
Demonstrated attention to detail and written and oral communication skills
Professional data entry skills using a Collections Management System; Mimsy xg and Crystal Reports experience a plus
Experience in data migration
Art handling skills and collection care experience required
Experience with budgeting, art packing and shipping objects, museum loan processes, and insurance requirements
Must be committed to best practices in collections stewardship, including respectful stewardship of collections items made by Indigenous community members.
Must have a current driver’s license and clean driving record
Legal authorization to work in the United States
This position requires occasional evening and weekend work and overnight travel, including occasional courier trips

Terms:

The Museum Registrar is a full-time, full-benefits, salaried, exempt, employment-at-will position.

Shelburne Museum offers a generous benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & AD&D and Short/Long-Term Disability.
Combined time off up to 160 hours per year, 8 hours for your birthday, and 8 hours for community service leave.
Employees may contribute to the Museum’s Retirement plan, effective 1st of the month following their start date. After one year of service employees are eligible for a 2% Match and 3% Safe Harbor contribution, paid for by the Museum.
Other benefits include free Museum access for immediate family members and an employee discount at the Museum store and café.

This is an onsite position located in Shelburne, Vermont. Final approval for hiring will be dependent upon a successful background check.

Seasonal Groundskeeper

Job Type: Seasonal (April-November), Part Time or Full Time

Department: Landscape and Grounds

Reports to: Landscape and Ground Manager

Salary Range: $17.00-$20.00 per hour, DOE

The Groundskeeper is responsible for general maintenance of Shelburne Museum’s landscapes on the main campus, founders’ estate the Brick House, Cole house, Norton and Employees offices. The ideal candidate has the desire to work in a collaborative environment, is professional and courteous to others. Has good communication skills and has a positive attitude.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operate and maintain a variety of landscape equipment. Including string trimmers, push mowers, backpack blowers, zero turn mowers, skid steer, golf carts and vehicles.
Regular maintenance of gravel roads and walking paths, fence repairs, pruning of trees and bushes.
Other Duties include Spring and Fall cleanup, mulching gardens, and occasional maintenance of gardens as needed.
During winter months plowing, shoveling and overall upkeep of museum. There will be some on-call situations and possibly overtime.
Assist Landscape and Gardens manager as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent, with 1-3 years of landscaping experience;
Valid drivers license, clean driving record, reliable transportation;
Positive proactive attitude, flexible, collaborative, attends to detail and shows initiative;
Knowledge of plants such as trees and perennials;
Organizational skills with experience with Microsoft office;

Working Conditions:

Ability to lift, carry, and push tools and equipment weighing 50 pounds;

Ability to work in a variety of outside conditions and do rigorous labor for extended periods of time;

Position requires working in the sun, wind, rain, and snow with temperature fluctuations throughout the year;

May need to interact with museum visitors;

Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm;

Compensation and Benefits:

Spectacular working environment; committed, friendly co-workers; discounts at the Museum Store and Café; guest passes to the museum and reciprocal benefits at regional museums and tourist attractions. Shelburne Museum staff t-shirts and UPF long sleeves provided. This position does not offer medical or dental insurance or paid time off.

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