The Contemporary Austin is hiring a full-time Development Manager to support the maintenance and growth of the Museum’s fundraising efforts and to collaborate across the department’s functions to envision and support donor relations and fundraising strategies.

Salary range: $48,500 - $52,500, includes medical and dental benefits, life insurance, and paid time off consistent with The Contemporary Austin’s policies.
 
Responsibilities Include:

• Provide exceptional stewardship of major donors through the creation and execution of donor engagement, moves management, and communications strategies
• Research potential donors; strategize and manage appropriate engagement strategies, including prospecting, cultivating, and stewarding
• Oversee annual fund drive
• Work closely with other members of development department to coordinate integrated approach to all related activities, including major donor work, membership, and special events
• Collaborate across departments to achieve fundraising goals in conjunction with museum-wide activities and programs
• Manage donor and trustee portfolios, and work to ensure that fundraising is approached through the lens of relationship building and long-term support
• Provide accurate and timely reports and revenue forecasts in conjunction with database administrator
• Maintain accurate donor records, contact notes, and correspondence utilizing Salesforce
• Monitor and adhere to department budget and process expense reports and purchase orders

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of direct experience in frontline fundraising with solid track record of successful donor campaigns and communications, preferably with an arts or other cultural institution
• Motivated by building stewardship, improving systems and processes, and collaborating with others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, keen attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
• Proficiency with CRM software, Salesforce preferred
• A can-do, flexible, resourceful and goal-oriented attitude
• The ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality is paramount
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

To apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@thecontemporaryaustin.org. Please include “Development Manager” in subject line. No phone calls please.

The Contemporary Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Art School is not hiring for the current semester, but we encourage interested instructors to submit new course ideas for future semesters. Please review our course offerings and ensure that new proposals are substantially different from classes we already offer. We take pride in the high quality of our instruction and the student-centered learning environment offered at the Art School.

Faculty Requirements:

• BA or MFA in studio art, art education, or relevant teaching subject.
• Minimum of two years’ experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in preferred medium or field.
• High level of personal motivation, dependability, and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to nurture, encourage, and support the creativity of developing artists.

Additional considerations when hiring:

• Instructor’s personal work and reputation as an artist.
• Facility and materials requirements for new class proposals.
• Likelihood a proposed class will meet or exceed our average class enrollment.
• Relevance of a proposed class to the mission of The Contemporary Austin and the Art School.

Instructor Application and Class Proposal Submission
Please use the above link to attach your cover letter and resume. Applicants may also use the link to submit a new class proposal.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Kelcie Tisher
Administrative Coordinator, The Contemporary Austin – Art School
ktisher@thecontemporaryaustin.org

The Contemporary Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.