Employment
Opportunities
Development
Internship
The Reading Public Museum seeks an intern to work
for a semester as a member of the Development
staff. The primary emphasis of this opportunity
will be writing. Under the supervision of the
Vice President of Development, the intern will:
• use online research tools to identify
foundations as prospective funders of Museum operations
and programming
•
prepare grant proposals to foundations and government
agencies;
•
prepare reports describing the ongoing impact
of past donations to some of the Museum’s
most generous donors;
•
draft descriptive materials on each of the Museum’s
galleries for inclusion in future proposals to
individuals and foundations; and
•
collaborate in the drafting and design of marketing
materials to launch a new program in planned giving.
In
addition to working on these projects, the intern
will be involved in the day-to-day operations
of a small-shop development program that includes
annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and
corporate and foundation relations. He or she
will also gain first-hand experience with two
complementary programs – marketing/PR and
special events/volunteer coordination.
For
this opportunity, we seek a college junior or
senior who has completed significant coursework
related to writing. Preference will be given to
candidates interested in a career in some aspect
of non-profit management.
The
intern will work approximately 15 hours per week
for 10 weeks. In recognition of the successful
completion of this internship, the Reading Public
Museum will provide the development intern with
an honorarium of $750.
For
information, please contact Ellen Wylie, Vice
President of Development, by phone at 610-371-5850
x. 232 or by email at ellen.wylie@readingpublicmuseum.org.
(posted
7/25/07)
Annual
Giving Volunteer
Volunteer
Reports
to: Annual Giving Manager
Job
Summary: The Annual Giving Volunteer will provide
invaluable administrative support for the Museum’s
annual giving programs, including, but not limited
to, the production of mailings for distribution
to donors and members and the staffing of Museum
special events for donors and members.
This
is an ongoing volunteer position, requiring approximately
three to five hours per week, preferably scheduled
for the same day each week. Some projects or events
occasionally may require additional time, with
appropriate notice given.
Essential
Job Tasks
At
the direction of the Annual Giving Manager, the
Annual Giving Volunteer has the following general
responsibilities:
(1)
Prepare Museum membership packets for mailing
to new and renewing members. For example, s/he
will:
• compile membership card information
• cards with stickers
• ASTC/NARM reciprocal sheets;
• enclose free passes based on membership
level; and
• enclose Thank You letter and Explanation
of Benefits sheet.
(2)
Prepare gift acknowledgement letters for mailing.
For example, s/he will:
• enclose acknowledgement letter in envelope.
(3)
Assist in the preparation of bulk mailings to
donors/members and prospective donors/members.
For example, s/he will:
• organize bulk mail by zip code;
• provide number of each piece going to
each zip code; and
• attach labels when needed.
(4)
Assist Museum staff at special events. For example,
s/he will:
• prepare invitations for mailing;
• be available to help set up for special
events; and
• be available to staff special events.
Required
Skills and Experience
•
Strong organizational skills and attention to
detail.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration
with others.
• A respect for the confidentiality of sensitive
donor information.
• Ability to work in a collegial, respectful
work environment.
• Working knowledge of word processing programs
and experience in working with computers are an
asset.
Contact
Jerssica Didow, Annual Giving Manager, at 610-371-5850
ext. 236, or by e-mail atjessica.didow@readingpublicmuseum.org.
(posted
7/31/07)
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