Director of Development and Membership
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Position Information
Announcement Number | STAFF - VA - 24328 |
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For questions regarding this position, please contact: | Chris Dobbs, chris.dobbs@montana.edu, 406-994-6543 |
Classification Title | Managing Director |
Working Title | Director of Development and Membership |
Brief Position Overview | Museum of the Rockies (MOR) seeks a creative and experienced fundraiser to be its next Director of Development and Membership. The Director of Development and Membership manages the department’s programs and its staff, sets financial goals, is responsible for large donor cultivation, and directs or supports campaigns and appeals. The Director is a critical member of the museum’s leadership team and will need to bring to the position an in-depth understanding of fundraising, membership, and events. The new Director will be responsible for helping to hire key positions and expand the department to meet the growing needs of the museum and its exciting future. |
Position Number | 4C5126 |
Department | Museum of the Rockies |
Division | Museum of the Rockies |
Appointment Type | Professional |
Contract Term | Fiscal Year |
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FLSA | Exempt |
Union Affiliation | Exempt from Collective Bargaining |
FTE | 1.0 |
Benefits Eligible | Eligible |
Salary | Starting pay $97,000 annually and up, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications |
Contract Type | LOA |
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Recruitment Type | Open |
Position Details
General Statement | Museum of the Rockies (MOR) is Montana’s most visited museum. In 2023, MOR served approximately 250,000 visitors and program participants. The museum has an ambitious strategic plan and is in the process of completing a master site plan that will help guide the museum over the next few decades. With vision and a record of success in a thriving community, MOR is poised for substantial growth and the leadership of a Director of Development who can work with the Executive Director, Board, University, staff, and community to achieve greater success. The museum is a college-level division of Montana State University, an independent 501 © (3) organization, a Smithsonian Affiliate, an accredited AAM museum, and a repository for state and federal fossils. Located on a 34-acre museum site, it includes a 120,000-square-foot-facility, the state-of-the-art Taylor Planetarium, the 220 seat Hager Auditorium, Martin Children’s Discovery Center, and Living History Farm, along with an off-site 553-acre paleontology preserve. MOR is located in Bozeman, MT, one of the country’s fastest growing and prosperous communities. Nestled into the Rocky Mountains, the community offers bountiful outdoor recreation activities along with a vibrant culture of good food, art, and music. |
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Duties and Responsibilities | Fundraising
Membership
Management
Leadership
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Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
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Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
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The Successful Candidate Will |
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Position Special Requirements/Additional Information |
Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding. Candidates: Prior to applying, candidates should carefully review minimum and preferred qualifications to ensure that they fulfill the requirements. Along with the required application materials, a formal 2-page cover letter should specifically address the listed qualifications and how the candidate meets them.
Benefits: MOR pays a competitive salary with an exceptional benefits package (Package includes: health, dental, and life insurance along with an employer matching retirement plan and the possibility for tuition reeducation for staff and dependents). This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. |
Physical Demands | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. |
This position has supervisory duties? | Yes |
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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Desired Start Date | Upon a successful search |
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Applications will be: | Screening of applications will begin on May 3, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. |
Special Instructions | |
Diversity Statement | Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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