Job Description

Job Description

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts is seeking a full-time employee to grow its membership program, pursue and manage grants, coordinate special events, and oversee facility rentals. This position reports to the Executive Director and requires a combination of personal, written, and technical skills.

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Qualifications: 

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• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, membership, event planning, community engagement, or a related field. Equivalent experience and demonstrated skills may be considered.
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• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with donors, members, volunteers, community partners, businesses, and other stakeholders.
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• Strong organizational and time management skills, high energy, and creative initiative
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• Ability to solve complex problems and work independently as well as collaboratively
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate Cedarhurst's mission and impact effectively to a variety of audiences.
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• Experience researching and writing grant proposals preferred, with the ability to develop compelling narratives, budgets, and supporting materials.
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• Ability to learn new technologies
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• Availability to work nights and weekends, as needed
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• Ability to maintain total confidentiality
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• Genuine interest in the mission of Cedarhurst Center for the Arts and enthusiasm for connecting people with the arts and the organization.
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• Valid driver’s license
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Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook  

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Duties and Responsibilities

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• Effectively interact with visitors and members to ensure positive experiences, answer questions, and resolve complaints.
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• Oversee the museum’s Membership Program:
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• Build a thorough understanding of all levels of membership and each level’s respective benefits. Uphold and sustain policies tied to membership benefits.
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• Utilize the benefit structure to promote upgrades and the stewardship of Members. 
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• Work with Membership Committee volunteers to develop on-site and online strategies to boost Membership sales and renewals.
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• Update membership letters and produce other general member correspondence. 
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• Ensure consistency and brand identity to support member recruitment and retention, program promotion, and marketing efforts.
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• Work with Executive Director to identify potential grant opportunities, as well as potential donor agencies and individuals. 
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• Manage annual grants calendar. Write and submit applications and relevant reports.
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• Work with staff to coordinate project-specific grant opportunities to increase museum funding.  
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• Work with fellow staff and volunteer committees to plan and execute Special Events related to fundraising and community engagement. 
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• Oversee the museum’s Facility Rentals program:
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• Ensuring proper management, marketing, booking, and staffing of all outside Museum rentals. 
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• Oversee correspondence, contracts, and payments
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• Ensure appropriate use of visitor spaces.
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• Develop annual budgets and long-range goals to increase revenue from Membership, Grants, Special Events, and Facility Rentals. 
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• Attend weekly Team Meetings to develop ideas and collaborate with other Directors, and attend scheduled Trustee meetings to make progress reports.
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• Attend community events and serve on community committees, as needed, to promote Cedarhurst offerings. 
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Compensation and Hours

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• S alary range: $42,000 - $50,000, plus shared opportunity for commission

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• Full-time, in-person, position

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• 35 hour workweek with weekend rotation and occasional evenings/events

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• Comprehensive benefits package includes health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401K

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match, professional development opportunities, and a great working environment

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Location: Mt. Vernon, Illinois offers affordable living, a strong sense of community, and access

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to major metropolitan areas within driving distance, including St. Louis, Nashville, and Chicago.

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Cedarhurst provides an opportunity to make national-level impact while enjoying a balanced

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quality of life.

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To Apply

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Please submit a cover letter and resume with references to hr@cedarhurst.org.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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