Job Openings at WAM

• Annual Giving Manager (Full Time, Exempt)

  ROLE
  The Wichita Art Museum’s Annual Giving Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining the museum’s fundraising strategies and campaigns. This position also works to actively maintain and build upon the organization’s relationships with donors, corporations, volunteers, and board members. The ideal candidate will be able to juggle many competing priorities, executing complex projects—often involving multiple internal stakeholders and will be passionate about people, ideas and art.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  This position is responsible for:
  • Maintaining content and data for all development materials including direct mail fundraising appeals, campaign-specific, and project-specific solicitation materials
  • Supporting the development and implementation of a monthly giving program
  • Planning and executing Annual Fund campaigns using print, electronic, and other fundraising media
  • Cultivating and stewarding mid-level membership and annual donor base and strengthening relationships with current members below the major donor level
  • Meeting annual donation goals for donors who contribute less than $5,000 annually
  • Collaborates with the Director of Development and team on an Annual Giving strategy as part of the organization’s fundraising priorities and strategies
  • Collaborates on strategy to meet fundraising goals for membership, contributions, exhibitions, and event
  • Responsible for a portfolio of 200+ prospects; cultivation and stewardship of targeted prospects for annual gifts ranging from $1,000-$5,000, including, but not limited to membership, exhibition host committee, and operational giving
  • Responsible for the Museum’s Patron Member Circle ($1,000-$2,500), including cultivation and stewardship, member events, renewals and acquisition
  • Activates strategies around upgrading general members into the Murdock Society
  • Manages Affiliate Giving Groups such as Womens Giving Circles or Print Club
  • Supports sponsorship campaigns for affiliate events
  • Manages the Annual Fund Appeals, and other campaigns such as Giving Tuesday, working with development team to identify prospects, create planning documents, timelines, and collateral materials
  • Tracks and analyzes donation appeal data to determine effectiveness
  • Provides timely fundraising, donor, and portfolio reports as requested
  • Various other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

  QUALIFICATIONS
  EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
  EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  8+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
  Knowledge of best practices and strategies for public relations, advertising, branding, website tracking and metrics, social media, videography and photography, email marketing and communications, CRM database, SEO, mobile engagement platforms, e-commerce, including website optimization, email acquisition strategies and customer conversion.
  SKILLS/ABILITIES:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, superior editorial and copywriting skills, experience with print production and project management, track record of high-quality earned media placements, familiarity with trends in social media and digital marketing, experience with CRM systems and data-driven decision making, experience in museums, arts or other non-profit organizations preferred.

  PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
  TALKING: Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly
  AVERAGE HEARING: Ability to hear average conversations at a standard level in an office/gallery environment around other visitors
  REPETITIVE MOTION: The employee is regularly required to type and/or handle cleaning equipment throughout the day
  FINGER DEXTERITY: The employee is regularly required to use their hands to demonstrate art-making activities
  AVERAGE VISION: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color
  vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus with 20/20 vision (with or without the assistance of eyeglasses/contacts)
  PHYSICAL STRENGTH: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (unassisted) as well as stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and walk for long periods of time

  WORKING CONDITIONS
  General professional indoor museum environment with climate control and adequate lighting. Occasional hours worked during evenings and weekends in order to meet organizational needs and deadlines.

  MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
  REASONING ABILITY: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited
  standardization.
  LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to communicate clearly.

  INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
  Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.
  All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
  Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
  
  ABOUT US
  The Wichita Art Museum opened in 1935 and is home to the Roland P. Murdock Collection, one of the premier collections of American art. With a nationally distinguished collection, the museum is a public/private partnership, owned by the City of Wichita and managed by the Wichita Art Museum, Inc. The Wichita Art Museum connects people, ideas and art through remarkable experiences.

• Development Operations Coordinator (Full Time, Non-Exempt)

  RATE:  $18-22/hourly
  TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter and three references to jobs@wam.org. Job posting will remain on WAM.org website until filled.
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  ROLE
  The Development Operations Coordinator will be a part of an exciting, fast-growing non-profit organization. They will work as part of a dynamic fundraising team to manage and optimize the operations that are crucial to a thriving development operation. A successful candidate will thrive on supporting WAM’s relationships with donors, volunteers, and board members; building and maintaining various fundraising systems and tools; and have a passion for people, ideas, and art.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  · Responsible for managing operational aspects of the Development department and potentially overseeing the work of team members such as a data support assistant.

  · Oversees the organization’s database including membership processing, gift entry, gift reporting, and administrative support.

  · Assures integrity of data and records, deleting duplicate records, appropriate coding, etc.

  · Responsible for coordinating rental contracts, payments and other administrative tasks.

  · Works closely with the Finance Department for gift accounting reconciliation.

  · Assumes additional administrative responsibilities as requested to support the department and the organization.

  · Assists with prospect research for major gift prospects.

  · Tracks grant and foundation calendar for proposals and reports and supplementary materials to ensure that necessary internal and external deadlines are met for institutional funding.

  · Creates and tailors financial reports into formats requested by funders and senior leadership team.

  · Leads the department’s CRM system improvements as well as identifying and championing various tech solutions that support fundraising goals.

  · Oversees and implements stewardship systems including gift acknowledgments.

  · Monitors fundraising pages and presentations on website and in print publications for accuracy and timely information.

  · Works closely with Director of Development in creating and implementing development operation procedures, policies and strategies.

  · Responsible for coordinating rental contracts, payments and other administrative tasks.

  Various other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

  QUALIFICATIONS
  Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent related experience required

  Experience Required: 2-3 years of experience in non-profit fundraising, accounting or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience with database operations required.

  Skills/Abilities: Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines, eagerness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented and goal-driven environment, critical-thinking skills, mastery of Microsoft Office suites, including Excel, strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.

  BENEFITS
  The Wichita Art Museums offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: Paid vacation, holiday, personal, and sick days Flexible work arrangements Opportunity to participate in 401(k) Retirement Plan Medical, dental and life Insurance plans available Museum Store discounts.

• Gallery Attendant (Part Time, Non-Exempt)

  RATE:  $12/hourly
  TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter and three references to jobs@wam.org. Job posting will remain on WAM.org website until filled.
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  ROLE
  The Gallery Attendant is responsible for specialized work that encompasses strong visitor service as well as surveillance and security duties. An individual in this position interacts positively with the public who visit museum galleries and attend museum programs. They prevent disorderly conduct and/or damage to works of art and museum property. The Gallery Attendant must work independently and use discretion and judgment to handle situations that arise. They may also coordinate with a team of other gallery attendants to balance and effectively execute daily security functions. The Gallery Attendant position requires flexible scheduling, including work during evening events and weekend open hours and/or events.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  · Provide direction and information to the public

  · Monitor security of property, especially art works on display, against fire, theft and vandalism

  · Make daily superficial examination of art works on display and records/reports any evidence of damage or deterioration

  · Maintain discipline in and around the building and grounds

  · Perform crowd control functions as needed

  · Contact maintenance staff as needed

  · Contact law enforcement as needed

  · Opens and closes the Museum

  · Operate and monitor electronic security systems and cameras

  · Directs visitors in evacuation of premises at times of emergency

  · Ensures that adequate lighting is provided when and where needed

  Various other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

  QUALIFICATIONS
  Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred

  Experience Required: 1+ years of experience in museum, zoo or not-for-profit organization preferred. 1+ years of security experience preferred.

  Skills/Abilities: Comfort working with members of the public, able to walk for long period of time in a quiet manner, able to recognize hazardous events and respond quickly and appropriately, able to use and comprehend a logbook, basic understanding of security system operations, able to understand and follow instructions, rules and procedures, basic life safety methods and regulations, proficiency with standard office software applications including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word, excellent self-management, able to function as part of a team to complete projects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. (unassisted), push a cart with 60 lbs. of resistance, as well as stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and walk for more than 2 hours at a time.

  Schedule: Part-time flexible schedule. Regular work attendance required on evenings and weekends.

• Museum Store And Welcome Desk Associate (Part-time)

  The Wichita Art Museum (WAM) is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, outgoing individuals to provide museum customers with an outstanding experience and the highest level of customer service. Sales, merchandising and participation in museum events are all part of associate responsibilities. This position reports to the store manager and will be scheduled where needed between the Museum Store and the welcome desk.

  PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  · Provide excellent customer service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm.
  · Actively engage customers and remain attentive to customer needs.
  · Assist customers with product selections and process all customer orders and returns.
  · Assist with inventory receiving, tagging or ticketing and merchandising on the sales floor.
  · Proactively attain product knowledge and be able to share that with co-workers and customers.
  · Participate in store special events, training and meet Museum initiatives.
  · Promote teamwork by working with store and other WAM staff effectively, safely, respectfully and efficiently.
  · Greet visitors and discuss membership options.

  SCHEDULE

  · Part-time position of approximately 10-15 hours per week including weekends and Friday nights.
  · Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10am-5pm, with later hours until 9:00pm on Fridays.

  REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  · Must have weekend availability.
  · Strong, proven experience in customer service.
  · Outgoing and enthusiastic personality.
  · Collaborative nature and ability to work both independently and as a team member.
  · Comfortable with interactions at all levels of management, staff and the public.
  · Maturity to accommodate frequently shifting priorities calmly and professionally.
  · Position involves frequent standing and walking.
  · Computer competency and point of sale skills.
  · Ability to accurately handle money.

  To apply: Position will be open until filled. Send email with resume/qualifications to jobs@wam.org.

  Offer of employment will be made contingent upon passing a drug screening and background check. The Wichita Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers veteran’s preference to applicants who meet eligibility requirements.