Development Assistant

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached to the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History , is seeking a part-time Development Assistant.

The Development Assistant will work closely with the Assistant Director for Development to acknowledge and process new and renewing museum memberships and donations.

This position will be supervised by the Assistant Director for Development.

This is a non-exempt, part-time (8 hours weekly), temporary position.  

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Who We Are

About the Museum

The spectacular new University of Michigan Museum of Natural History (UMMNH) opened in 2019 in the award-winning, state-of-the art Biological Sciences Building (BSB) after moving from its former home next door. The new museum puts the building's science on display, highlights current U-M research, and welcomes visitors of all ages and backgrounds. With changing and interactive exhibits, a landmark Planetarium & Dome Theater, two public hands-on labs, and all-new programs, UMMNH is an exciting and important new STEM educational resource and a destination for the public. The museum must earn or raise nearly half of our annual budget and membership and development fundraising efforts support these efforts.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

• Assist with a variety of membership and development duties, including:
  • Logging donations and memberships
  • Preparing gift acknowledgements
  • Setting up and mailing monthly membership renewals
  • Setting up and emailing digital membership cards 
  • Updating reports

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma required.
• Experience using excel spreadsheets and working with databases.
• Strong organizational skills, including accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and able to work with changing priorities. 

Desired Qualifications*

• Past experience working with members and donors and/or stewardship of a client base.
• Experience working in an academic environment.
  

Additional Information

This part time position will have the option of some remote work to be negotiated on hire. 

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.