Development Associate - Museum jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Development Associate - Museum coordinates fundraising, membership campaigns, annual fund, and sponsorship initiatives and events. Conducts grant research and writes proposals. Being a Development Associate - Museum administers correspondence with individual donors, maintains donor databases, and provides statistical reports on developmental activities. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Development Associate - Museum typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Development Associate - Museum gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Development Associate - Museum typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Museum Shop Associate
  • The Fabric Workshop and Museum
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is a contemporary art museum, with an
    internationally acclaimed Artists-in-Residence (AIR) program, located in Center City,
    Philadelphia. Founded in 1977, FWM encourages artists at all stages of their careers to
    experiment with new materials and new media in a veritable living laboratory. FWM is easily
    accessible via public transit and is steps from Reading Terminal Market and blocks from
    Chinatown and historic City Hall.
    POSITION SUMMARY: The Museum Shop Associate is responsible for continuing The Fabric
    Workshop and Museum experience within the Museum Shop setting, and for its daily
    operations, in order to maximize profitability, provide exceptional customer service, and
    ultimately enhance the reputation of FWM. The Museum Shop Associate also serves as an
    ambassador for the museum by greeting guests and answering questions about the museum,
    current exhibitions, and store products.
    This position reports directly to the Director of Facilities and Museum Shop.
    SALARY BENEFITS: This part-time, 29 hours per week position takes place onsite. The hourly
    rate is $16 per hour and benefits include vacation time and sick/personal days, paid holidays,
    access to an employee assistance program, FWM membership, FWM Museum Shop employee
    discount, American Alliance of Museums membership.
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Assists the Director of Facilities and Museum Shop with the following retail operations:
    o Interacts with customers and provides optimum service.
    o Processes daily sales transactions, shipping, and restocking/updating for in-store,
    phone, and e-commerce (web and IG shop) orders while providing a seamless
    experience for all guests.
    o Maintains a neat and orderly store by dusting shelves, straightening merchandise,
    keeping register area clutter-free, and restocking bags and tissue paper as
    needed.
    o Designs and installs Museum façade window displays.
    o Coordinates inventory controls, including adding new inventory to point of sale
    software, conducting annual physical inventory counts, and working with
    auditors.
    o Staffs on-site and off-site events related to Museum Shop merchandise.
    • Serves as building keyholder.
    o Opens and closes the building and Museum Shop on Sundays, Mondays, and
    occasionally during the regular work week, and whenever the Director of Facilities
    and Museum Shop is absent, including early mornings for gallery install and
    deinstall and special events and occasions.
    • Prepares donation box deposits.
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    • In coordination with Visitor Services staff, monitors all activities on the first floor and
    ensures galleries are opened and closed on time.
    • Helps Director of Facilities and Museum Shop identify inclement weather and monitor
    sidewalks for salt treatment in the winter, including placing wet floor signs at Museum
    Entrance.
    • Reports any issues with visitors or artworks in the galleries, and emergencies including
    building alarms and facilities issues, leaks, HVAC, temperature, and maintenance to the
    Director of Facilities and Museum Shop.
    • Works closely with security and building maintenance contractors.
    o Communicates with building contractors in the absence of the Director of
    Facilities and Museum Shop.
    o Performs thorough building closing procedures with security officers, including
    securing the back and front doors, and checking in with the Associate Director for
    Administration.
    o Remains cognizant of security officers’ whereabouts and promptly reports
    security-related issues.
    o Reports tardiness of Security and Building Maintenance Contractors.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
    COMPETENCIES
    • Customer Service—Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds
    promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds
    to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
    • Quality Management—Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates
    accuracy and thoroughness.
    • Business Acumen—Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation
    to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with
    strategic goals.
    • Cost Consciousness—Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost
    saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational
    resources.
    • Planning/Organizing—Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for
    additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and
    their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
    • Attendance/Punctuality—Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work
    responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
    QUALIFICATIONS
    • A minimum of 2 years of retail or equivalent sales experience.
    • Strong organization, problem-solving, attention to detail, and customer service skills,
    including in-person and over the phone.
    • Familiarity with POS (point-of-sale) system for cash receipts and sales, and basic math
    skills a requirement.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Ability to work in a fast-based environment and multi-task.
    • Experience with handling art and delicate merchandise.
    • Extensive knowledge of retail supervision merchandising techniques, store display, and
    selling methods.
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    • Proven knowledge of administrative procedures.
    • Ability to adapt to change.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
    • Available to work a flexible schedule based on Museum needs.
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
    • Frequently required to stand
    • Frequently required to walk
    • Continually required to sit
    • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
    • Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
    • Continually required to talk or hear
    • Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or
    use a keyboard
    • Frequently required to lift/push/carry items less up to 50 pounds
    The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of
    this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical
    requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign
    duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
    enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    TO APPLY
    Interested candidates should address a letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3
    references to hiring manager Tracey Blackman, Director of Facilities and Museum Shop,
    at opportunities@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org. Kindly include "Application: Museum Shop
    Associate" in the subject line of your email.
    After applications are reviewed, selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. If you need
    assistance, contact Tracey Blackman, Director of Facilities and Museum Shop, at 215-561-
    8888 x254 or opportunities@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org.

    FWM’s COMMITMENT
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified
    applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
    sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. FWM’s culture
    embraces diversity within the workplace, and outside, and welcomes all candidates to apply,
    without fear of discrimination. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required
    to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required
    employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Offers of employment are
    contingent upon the return of a satisfactory background check.
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Maintenance Associate
  • Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Maintenance Associate * Full Time * The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia Campus - is immediately hiring Full Time Maintenance Associate's. Currently hiring for: Full Time Even...
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Associate Registrar for Outgoing Loans
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • We Are Committed to an Inclusive WorkplaceAt the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individ...
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Visitor Services Associate
  • Mütter Museum & Historical Medical Library at The...
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Hourly Rate Job Status: Part Time Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate: $16.00 Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate: $16.34 Mütter Museum & Historical Medical Library at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia ABOUT US...
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Land acquisition associate
  • Gilbane Development Company
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Land Acquisition Associate - Student Housing Job Locations US-PA-Philadelphia US-VA-Arlington Requisition ID 2024-8542 Category Real Estate Development Overview Gilbane Development Company looking for...
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Land Acquisition Associate - Student Housing
  • Gilbane Development Company
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Gilbane Development Company looking for Land Acquisition Associate that has a strong desire to grow within a dynamic real estate development organization. The candidate must have a keen inter...
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Analytical Development Team Leader
  • Packaging Coordinators, Inc.
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • **Analytical Development Team Leader** It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! ...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Proposal Coordinator
  • KPS Life
  • Malvern, PA
  • Proposal Development Associate (Sales) · Are you a detail-oriented person who possesses outstanding writing skills? · Ar...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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New Business Development Representative
  • MaineLine Graphics
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Job Description Job Description The Company Maineline - (http://www.mainelinesigns.com/) is a family owned and operated ...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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District Manager
  • Aramark
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • About Aramark Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Proposal Coordinator
  • Kps Life
  • Malvern, PA
  • Proposal Development Associate (Sales) Are you a detail-oriented person who possesses outstanding writing skills? Are yo...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Application Developer (Team Lead)
  • e&e Technical Consultants, LLC
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • e&e is seeking a Senior Applications Developer (Team Lead Full Stack .NET) for a hybrid (3 days per week) contract to hi...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Product Development Associate
  • Dionis Goat Milk Skincare
  • Newtown, PA
  • Dionis Goat Milk Skincare® is the leading goat milk skincare brand in the US. You will have the opportunity to work with...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Business Development Associate
  • ACL Digital
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • We seek a highly skilled Associate Business Development Manager with the drive and determination to help us expand our c...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
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What does a Development Associate - Museum do?

Development Associate - Museum in Salisbury, NC
Newport Art Museum’s staff is resourceful, hard working, flexible, tenacious, creative, and results-driven.
December 10, 2019
Development Associate - Museum in Helena, MT
Degree in a relevant field such as museum studies, cultural studies, natural sciences, art, history, education, exhibition design or equivalent work experience required • 5+ years of related experience in experience (exhibition) development or interpretive planning • 2+ years experience in people management and/or leading teams required.
February 14, 2020
Development Associate - Museum in New Orleans, LA
The Palmer Museum of Art on the Penn State University Park campus is a free-admission arts resource for the University and surrounding communities in central Pennsylvania.
February 02, 2020