The Director of Development (DOD) is a key member of the Executive Team and with the leadership of
the QM develops and manages the organization and business. They are responsible for and lead on all
aspects of revenue and income generating activities. Joining the QM at the time of exciting capital
expansion and the development of a Children's Museum, the DOD will lead on the development of a
Capital Campaign and a long term Development plan for QM. They will represent the Museum to a
broad spectrum of funders, community leaders, and external stakeholders. They are a member of the
senior team and participate in developing strategy with the Executive Team and Directors Group, and
the development and delivery of policies and a strategic business plan for QM.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the DOD works with the Executive Director and COO to ensure that
development strategies are aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the Queens Museum; lead
and manage the day-to-day activity of all development operations, including government, foundation,
and corporate fundraising; individual cultivation and stewardship, membership, annual fund programs,
and special events and programs.

The Director of Individual Giving is a senior member of City Center’s Development team and is responsible for all facets of the Individual Giving program, inclusive of single donations, such as web and year-end appeal gifts; annual memberships ranging from $100 - $50,000; major gifts; and planned giving. The Director is expected to demonstrate a passion for fundraising while upholding City Center’s mission and our commitment to be an anti-racist organization.

DEPARTMENT ROLE

The Alan J. Friedman Center for the Development of Young Scientists is a new initiative at NYSCI that encompasses all youth development programs that foster an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers, while creating opportunities to explore these career pathways. The goals of the Friedman Center are to develop NYSCI as a resource for youth and community organizations around STEM opportunities and create multiple pathways for engaging youth in the STEM career pipeline.

FUNCTION

The Director of Youth Programs and Pathways will lead a suite of structured programming that provides high-quality, hands-on and relevant experiences with STEM for young adults aged 14-24 to further explore STEM career pathways.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide vision for planning, implementation and evaluation to a team focused on direct engagement with high-school and college aged youth with a special focus on equity, empathy and excellence in serving traditionally marginalized populations and communities.

• Lead the creative, pedagogical and strategic approaches to engaging youth during out of school time through the museum’s existing in-person and virtual programming. Identify, remain current in and apply best practices in formal and informal science education.

• Oversee the development of new initiatives for teens and young adults (aged 14-24), grounded in NSYCI’s successful Science Career Ladder program, forward-thinking vision, principles of youth leadership, community engagement, and cross-departmental collaboration. Programs to include volunteering, internships, youth advisory/leadership programs, career pathways, and post-secondary academic and career supports.

• Represent the museum for external local, national and international stakeholders, including speaking engagements, conference presentations, advisory committees, and other such venues.

• Provide consistent, mission-focused and values-aligned leadership, prioritizing trusted relationships and professional development opportunities for all employees. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Develop a system to compile and organize participant and alum information that helps maintain contact and opens the doors for future relationships with NYSCI

Work with the Senior Vice President of Youth Development and Museum Culture to

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with universities and other organizations related to Explainer recruitment, training, and management.

• Manage department budget, including grants from various funding sources and agencies.

• Work cooperatively with Development to write and report back on grants, ensuring that objectives for all grants are

  met

• Work with the external evaluator on formative, summative, outcome and longitudinal evaluation

  Complete other tasks as assigned.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  Supervisor, Daily Operations

  Manager of Training and Content

  Alumni Coordinator

  STEM Program Coordinator

  QUALIFICATIONS

• M.A.. or equivalent degree in science, education, museum studies or relevant field.

• 5-7 years of experience designing and implementing youth development programs for diverse audiences

  RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Awareness of and demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of equity that impact science education and engagement for diverse learners, including issues of race, gender, wealth, language, accessibility and others.

• Strong project management, planning and organizational skills; an ability to work on multiple projects and deadlines

• Deep familiarity with and passion for positive youth development, teen engagement and out-of-school STEM engagement.

• Tangible record of program design and implementation

• Demonstrated experience leading high quality, high impact youth development and educational programming, from development through implementation

• Management experience that includes a history of building, mentoring, and developing strong, diverse, interdisciplinary teams

• Strong interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and ability to successfully work with diverse teams

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong analytical, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in a team environment 2 of 4

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Skilled in using digital media and technology in educational and/or program settings

• Experience with leading fundraising efforts from a variety of sources, including federal, corporate and foundation is a plus

• A science center, natural history museum, or children’s museum background is preferred but not required.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  COMPENSATION
  Commensurate with education, skills and experience; includes an excellent NYSCI benefits package.
  Salary Range - $85,000 - $90,000

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysci.org. Please include the job title in the subject line. No phone calls.

The New York Hall of Science is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, marital status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We support a drug-free workplace.
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The Director of Finance is responsible for ensuring organizational effectiveness and accountability by supporting PS1’s accounting and financial functions, ensuring that the institution’s financial records are maintained in compliance with museum policies and GAAP. The Director of Finance partners with the Deputy Director to oversee the overall financial management, planning, systems and controls for PS1. The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate clearly and successfully juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. He/she/they are responsive and adapt quickly to change, embracing challenges and championing the advancement of financial planning tools, systems, controls and analyses.

The Director of Finance’s main responsibilities include the oversight and day-to-day management of all accounting activities including: accounts payable; accounts receivables; cash management; preparing, reviewing and posting journal entries; reconciling balance sheet, bank, and investment accounts; and bi-weekly payroll. The Director of Finance leverages the accounting systems and develops, analyzes, and presents monthly financial reports in an accurate and timely manner to department heads, senior leadership and The Board of Trustees. The Director of Finance also develops and tracks the museum’s annual budget, monitors the institution’s financial status and health, and communicates with senior leadership about trends, changes, and recommendations. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader and have an ability to adjust financial plans and expectations as the museum’s priorities shift.

We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements listed on this job description, but may not meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you, we encourage you to apply for this role.

The Director of Producing is a member of the theater’s Senior Artistic Leadership, participating in all major programming discussions and decisions, and a member of the Senior Leadership Team. As the Director of Producing, you are responsible for guiding multi-year artistic, administrative, and financial planning for the organization. The position reports to both the Artistic Director and the Managing Director and collaborates with the rest of the theater’s cross-departmental leadership team to plan and support the full breadth of activity at the theater.

New York City Center (NYCC) is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional, reflecting City Center’s commitment to an engaged, informed, inclusive and supported workforce. The Director of Human Resources will be an important addition to City Center’s management team. Reporting to the President and CEO, he/she will oversee the human resources function and have a part-time direct report to support with administrative duties. They will support NYCC’s 55 full-time administrative employees. Although the staff includes an additional 400 part-time and/or seasonal employees --primarily in union-represented positions -- the labor and employment issues related to that portion of the workforce are generally handled by others in the organization. Nonetheless, the Director will be involved in certain matters affecting the unionized workforce on a limited basis. The Director will be an advocate for employees and management, considering and balancing the needs of both in the advancement of the organization’s strategic goals. The role requires a strong communicator and a keen observer of workplace culture, equity and employee engagement with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and be influential in his/her recommendations. He/she will be committed to the support of positive, inclusive and equitable employee relations in service to a workforce of creative and talented employees who are proud to be part of New York’s leading center for dance and musical theater.

The Public Theater is seeking a New Work Director to join the team. The ideal candidate is a senior professional with a track record of working with playwrights of the highest quality to partner with the artistic leadership of the Public (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director, Saheem Ali and Mandy Hackett, Associate Artistic Directors) to develop new work for the Public.
We seek a leader in the field with at least a decade of experience who will help us continue the Public Theater's rich legacy of artistically innovative and socially concerned theater. This legacy includes HAIR, STICKS AND BONES, FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, BRING IN DA NOISE, BRING IN DA FUNK, THE NORMAL HEART, FUN HOME, and HAMILTON.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the New Work Department and report to the Artistic Director
• Devise and implement new strategies within the department and oversee its processes to ensure its success
• Work with all the programs of the Public, ranging from Under the Radar to Joe's Pub to Public Works, to ensure
we are focusing our resources on all the new work the Public is creating
• Manage the New Work Department's budget
• Develop a robust pipeline of new work for the Public
• Oversee an extensive roster of internal readings, workshops, residencies, and programs

Competencies and Skills:
• At least ten years of experience of developing new work for theaters experience is preferred, but not required
• Proven leadership experience including managing staff and departmental budgets
• Ongoing and productive relationships with writers and theater-makers
• Demonstrated knowledge of the field
• Ability to fully embrace the mission of the Public Theater, including a commitment to social equality, anti-racism, and the passionate belief that the culture belongs to everyone.

Salary:
The starting salary is $150,000. This is an exempt position, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. To apply, please send your resume to jobs@publictheater.org.

COVID-19 and Vaccination Policy:
• As a condition of employment, The Public will require all who report to work on-site (either at The Public Theater or any other workspace or performing location) to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Benefits & Perks:
The Public Theater offers a robust slate of benefits, which currently include: A range of excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options | Employee Assistance Program and Work-Life Services | Flexible paid time off | One paid “day of service” each year| 10 weeks (about 2 and a half months) of paid family leave | Commuter benefits for parking and transit | Flexible spending accounts for healthcare | Pension | 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan | Life and disability coverage | Discounted gym memberships | Free access to Public Theater programming and opportunities to access free and discounted tickets to other theater productions as theaters continue to safely reopen in NYC |
The Public is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

PS1 is seeking an experienced, dynamic Director of Program Production to oversee the implementation of all the Museum’s public-facing activities. Working with a full-time team of seven (7) and seasonal staff, the Director of Program Production leads the planning, design, and implementation of all exhibitions, commissions, activations, performances, and learning initiatives, including reviewing and negotiating contracts and related agreements, as well as managing timelines and deliverables. Overseeing a departmental budget of around $1MM, the Director of Program Production will work closely with artists, guest curators, and the Curatorial, Communications, Development, Visitor Engagement, Strategic Partnerships, Finance, and Operations teams at PS1, to ensure the 50,000-square foot, non-traditional, indoor programming spaces—along with the Courtyard and Plaza—provide the engaging and inclusive campus that PS1 is championed for.

We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements listed on this job description, but may not meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you, we encourage you to apply for this role.

New York City Center (NYCC) is seeking an experienced Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion professional, reflecting City Center’s commitment to an engaged, informed, inclusive and supported workforce. The Director of Human Resources and DEI will be an important addition to City Center’s management team. Reporting to the President and CEO, he/she will oversee the human resources and diversity, equity and inclusion functions and have a part-time direct report to support with administrative duties. They will support NYCC’s 55 full-time administrative employees. Although the staff includes an additional 400 part-time and/or seasonal employees --primarily in union-represented positions -- the labor and employment issues related to that portion of the workforce are generally handled by others in the organization. Nonetheless, the Director will be involved in certain matters affecting the unionized workforce on a limited basis. The Director will be an advocate for employees and management, considering and balancing the needs of both in the advancement of the organization’s strategic goals. The role requires a strong communicator, DEI practitioner and a keen observer of workplace culture, equity and employee engagement with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and be influential in his/her recommendations. He/she will be committed to the support of positive, inclusive and equitable employee relations in service to a workforce of creative and talented employees who are proud to be part of New York’s leading center for dance and musical theater.

The Director of Visitor Services reports to the Chief Operating Officer and plays a key role in the senior management team overseeing the department that welcomes all visitors. The position is responsible for the operational logistics that facilitate a positive visitor experience. The Director is the liaison with Horticulture, Arts, Business Development and Marketing departments to ensure programmatic and event logistical needs on the grounds are met. The Director works closely with Facilities to coordinate smooth and efficient operations on the grounds.

The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocausts seeks an experienced grants manager and persuasive writer to play a key role in securing education, public program, exhibition, capital, general operations and special project support from foundations, corporations and government agencies.

The Director, Institutional Giving will write highly effective grant proposals; maintain and grow relationships with funders; and create and implement funding plans and strategies to meet the Museum’s philanthropic goals.

In addition, the position will oversee all the Museum’s responsibilities as a Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) member and ensure compliance. The Director manages two direct reports.

https://mjhnyc.org/jobs

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement creative approaches for building foundation, corporate, government philanthropic support, including multi-year gifts opportunities for a range of institutional priorities;

• Maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects ensuring effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies;

• Write and submit effective funding requests, including preparing proposals, budgets and other supplementary materials, to ensure timely, appropriate, and targeted solicitation;

• Ensure all government compliance, including city (CIG), state and federal agencies and officials;

• Represent the Museum and interact with all levels of funders, grant officers, and government offices;

• Lead and mentor a staff of two to oversee all steps of the granting process from research to reporting, ensuring fundraising goals are met;

• With support of the Executive Vice President, Strategy & Development, establish fundraising goals, monitor overall expense budget, ensure donor database records are up-to-date, and aid in preparation of analytical reports to measure progress toward fundraising goals;

• Assist Museum leadership with production of collateral materials, Board reporting, and project management as needed;

• Work in tandem with departments throughout the Museum to ensure successful crediting and execution of related contractual requirements; and Participate in development-related special events, entailing some evening and weekend hours.
  

The American Museum of Natural History seeks to hire a Director of Corporate Engagement. The Director of Corporate Engagement is an essential member of the Institutional Advancement team, helping to develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure new and renewed sponsorships and grants from corporations and corporate foundations. Reporting to the Vice President of Government and Corporate Relations, the Director of Corporate Engagement will lead a team of three to meet annual corporate fundraising goals by managing and supporting the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of new and returning corporate vendors.

https://careers.amnh.org/postings/2559

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure and/or increase corporate sponsorships and grants from new and existing donors.

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of current and prospective corporate partners.

• Grow the pipeline of new corporate funders and implement moves management strategies to increase levels of sponsorship.

• Manage and mentor three Corporate Relations team members, overseeing the execution of the comprehensive fundraising strategy and annual goal setting.

• Establish annual financial goals in conjunction with the Vice President of Corporate Relations and Government.

• Produce customized letters of inquiry, grant and sponsorship proposals, and general correspondence for corporate donors.

• Provide high-touch stewardship of current donors through stewardship reports, acknowledgement letters, and frequent written communication.

• Establish and manage a Corporate Leadership council to develop increased corporate presence in New York City and nationally.

• Collaborate with Museum education and curatorial staff to produce up-to-date content regarding sponsorship opportunities, exhibitions, and events.

• Communicate regularly with Museum’s Communications and Marketing and Legal departments to ensure compliance.

• Develop and/or revise corporate benefits to meet changing objectives.

• Leverage current philanthropic trends and best practices around corporate giving to creatively secure funding.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 7 to 10 years of development experience, with at least five years of successful solicitation and stewardship of five and six figure corporate grants.

• Demonstrated success in managing a fundraising program, resulting in measurable revenue growth.

• Supervisory experience and proven commitment to building an inclusive, collaborative, and results-driven team.

• Exceptional written, verbal, research, and editorial skills, in addition to strong organization and leadership abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines, in collaboration with various departments within the Museum.