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Posted: November 18, 2010

Saint Louis Art Museum

St. Louis Missouri

Type: Full Time, Experienced

Required Degree: BA/BS/Undergraduate

Salary: $40,000-$47,000

Description:
The Saint Louis Art Museum seeks a Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer to join its staff. The Museum is a free, public institution with over 31,000 art objects in its encyclopedic collection. Exhibitions, education, and public programs offer visitors from throughout the region exceptional experiences with arts.

The Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer is a full time, exempt, 12-month term position with competitive benefits, commencing as soon as possible. The position reports to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. The ideal candidate has had some experience with museums or cultural organizations, possesses strong communication skills, and has an understanding of local and national funding sources for the arts.

This position will assist in managing the Museum's efforts to secure annual funding from corporations and foundations, including grants and sponsorships for exhibitions, educational programs, and other special projects. Position will be responsible for managing an annual corporate giving program; researching, writing, and reporting on grants and sponsorships; working with a group of executive volunteers; and managing other area projects as needed. This position will be responsible for building and maintaining excellent relationships with Museum supporters and providing for stewardship of current funders. Position requires working effectively with a variety of Museum departments to research projects for sponsorship, as well as working with appropriate marketing and program staff to provide recognition of contributors.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required. Emphasis in communications,
marketing, nonprofit management, humanities, or related fields preferred. Must have at least three to five years fundraising experience with a demonstrated track record of achieving defined revenue goals. Exceptional oral and written communication skills are necessary as well as organizational skills. Must have an ability to work in a team environment and effectively handle multiple tasks. Must have working knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge of Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising software preferred. A relevant writing sample (such as a grant proposal) will be requested.

Application Instructions:
Please apply through the Saint Louis Art Museum website.