Director of Development
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Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60000 - 100000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
This is a full-time position located at theState Museum in New Orleans LA.
The Louisiana State Museum (LSM) is a complex of facilities including national landmarks housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisianas legacy of historic events and cultural diversity. This position will be responsible for fundraising for all LSMs properties in New Orleans (including the Cabildo Presbytere 1850 House and Madame Johns Legacy).The Louisiana State Museums collections and educational programs stimulate awareness and appreciation of our states rich and diverse history and culture.
Minimum Qualifications
This job will require a bachelors degree plus 3 years of professional level experience in contracts management campaign fundraising or museum administration. Job Specification
Function of Work:
Fundraising on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor Louisiana State Museum and the Louisiana State Museum Board.Level of Work: Advanced Supervision Received:
General received from a classified/unclassified executive or high-ranking administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Does not directly supervise other employees.
Location of Work:
Position is located in New Orleans LA. This position will be required to travel between the New Orleans Museum locations and may be required to travel in around and out-of the state of Louisiana.Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties: The incumbent of this position will be responsible for fundraising strategic planning education programs endeavors personnel and W.R. Irby Trust fund activities. A main focus of fundraising centers on political relationships across federal state and local levels including the need to attend functions of a political nature to encourage continued support of Louisiana museums statewide with public officials. The incumbent will also be responsible for the contract administration and lease management for LSM. Incumbent will also be responsible for the marketing and management of the commercial and residential lease program at the Lower Pontalba Building including oversight and coordination of all activities associated with maintenance preservation tenant selection the negotiation and enforcement of lease terms setting and collecting rents and fees and the development of policies and procedures to ensure the LSM Board of Directors fulfills its obligations as Irby Trustees. The incumbent will be responsible for the support and preservation of the Lower Pontalba Building through fundraising with oversight from the Museum Foundation and the LSM Board. Such duties are performed independently with limited direction from the LSM Board of Directors the Assistant Secretary and the Lieutenant Governor.
Consults with the LG Chief of Staff Assistant Secretary and the LSM Board on all W.R. Irby Trust matters/actions. Organizes monthly meetings for the Irby/Finance Committee. Prepares a Report to the Board following each Irby/Finance Committee meeting to present at LSM Board of Directors meetings. Initiates actions as approved by the Board of Directors concerning the Lower Pontalba Building.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:This is an unclassified position.
Work Schedule:This is a full-time position. This position may be required to work overtime weekends/evening and/or holidays. This position may be required to travel.
Salary:$60000-$100000
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the link and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.For further information about this vacancy contact:
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture Recreation & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge LA 70802
Phone:
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
