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Founded
in 1925, The Textile Museum is an international center for the exhibition,
study, collection, and preservation of textiles with a mission of furthering
understanding and appreciation of mankind's creative achievements in the
textile arts. Its world-renowned collections of 18,000 textiles and rugs
date from 3,000 B.C.E. to the present, with special focus on the Near
East, Asia, Africa, and the indigenous cultures of the Americas. The Museum
presents exhibitions of historic and contemporary textiles including fiber
art, and houses an unparalleled library of 20,000 textile-related titles.
With a $6 million budget and 36 staff members, it serves 25,000 to 30,000
visitors annually in two adjacent historic buildings totaling 25,000 sq.
ft. The Museum has 4,000 members from 50 states and 53 countries.
The
Textile Museum is currently accepting applications for the following
position.
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DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH MANAGER The Textile Museum is seeking a Development Research Manager to maximize donors' philanthropic relationships with The Textile Museum. Position Objective: Identify, research and manage donor prospects with major gift capacity; and coordinate prospect tracking, protocols, and reporting standards. Oversee the management of the museum's Development and Membership database. Reports to: Chief Development Officer Position Status: Full-time, Monday - Friday; occasional evening and weekend work with special events. Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Skills: B.A. required, preferably in Art History or Museum Studies and a minimum of three years experience in research and data management in a non-profit organization. Must be proficient with Raisers Edge 7.0 and MS Office Suite. Excellent computer skills and familiarity with online research tools. Superior written and verbal communication skills. Detail oriented and a self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision. Superior written and oral communication skills and comfortable with public presentations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Non-profit work experience preferred. To Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample to: Tania Draghi MEMBERSHIP MANAGER The Textile Museum is seeking a Membership Manager to manage a broad-based national and international membership program to enhance the Museum's base of support in conjunction with the Museum's strategic plan. Position Objective: Develop and implement strategies that annually increase the Museum's membership and revenue. Reports to: Chief Development Officer Position Status: Full-time, Monday - Friday; occasional evening and weekend work with special events. Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Skills: B.A. required, preferably in Art History or Museum Studies and a minimum of three years experience in a fast paced development/membership department. Direct mail fundraising experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Raisers Edge 7.0 is essential. Detail oriented and a self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision. Superior written and oral communication skills and comfortable with public presentations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Non-profit work experience preferred. To Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample to: Tania Draghi Please note in the
e-mail subject line: The Textile Museum--Membership Manager PART-TIME MUSEUM SHOP SALES ASSISTANT Position Objective: Service Museum customers by selling Museum Shop merchandise and assist with Web site sales. Reports to: Assistant Shop Manager Position Status: Part time Work Schedule: Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends. Additional hours may include assisting with shop events, exhibition openings, receptions and educational programs. Duties and Responsibilities:
To Apply: Send resume to cwilliams@textilemuseum.org VOLUNTEERING AT THE TEXTILE MUSEUM The Textile Museum offers a variety of volunteer experiences, including internships.Click here for more information about volunteering at The Textile Museum. The Textile Museum is an equal opportunity employer.
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