Primary Responsibilities

• Organize monthly outings for the Performance Art Council that are engaging and informative; outings can include exhibition tours, museum and gallery visits, conversations with artists and performance scholars, rehearsals, and small commissions;

• Serve as a primary liaison between the museum and the PAC Co-Chairs and council members; issue membership and contribution invoices, follow up with payment and acknowledgments;

• Conceive donor engagement events such as dinners, performances, conversations, parties, and events that provide a vehicle for enhanced donor cultivation and stewardship;

• Oversee a schedule of local and national travel events for the PAC and manage the programming and itinerary for such travel excursions;

• Communicate with museum curators, artists, performance artists, scholars, and gallery employees to coordinate PAC outings and visits, including restaurants, bars, and experimental kitchens;

• Other duties and responsibilities as needed and assigned.

Job Requirements

• Be an active participant in the performance art and visual art community; enjoy programming and coordinating events and experiences; thrive in adventure, exploration, and overcoming challenges; be an out-of-the-box thinker and planner;

• Knowledge and experience with development and fundraising in the non-profit sector;

• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement individual cultivation strategies;

• At least two years of experience in an art museum, arts-related organization, philanthropic organization, or institution of higher learning;

• Demonstrated skill in communicating professionally and effectively with all levels of staff, donors, artists, and members of the public;

• Willingness to work in a “hands-on” manner as part of a small team;

• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to write effective correspondence and solicitation materials;

• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.