Description
Special Instructions to Applicants This is a 1 year contract position with possibility of extension. Appointment will not exceed 3 years. Department Summary The Hammer Museum at UCLA believes diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are integral to fulfilling our mission to illuminate lives and build a more just work through art and ideas. We actively seek out different perspectives to broaden and enrich our understanding of the world. We believe this inspires thoughtful and provocative exhibitions and programs that serve the vibrant and varied communities that make up the city of Los Angeles. The Hammer understands that art not only has the power to transport us through aesthetic experience but can also provide significant insight into some of the most pressing cultural, political, and social questions of our time. We share the unique and invaluable perspectives that artists have on the world around us. Position Summary In partnership with Museum leadership and the Assistant Director, Museum Events, this position is responsible for coordinating the museums robust corporate rental program along with support for fundraising events for Museum patrons and potential funders, that yield more than $3.5 million each year. This position advances the Hammer Museum’s mission through fundraising as it relates to special events and targeted philanthropic corporate sponsorships and partnerships. This includes two major annual fundraising events: Gala in the Garden and K.A.M.P. (Kids Art Museum Project). Additionally, provides support to openings, dinners, and receptions. This position supports a comprehensive fundraising event plan to cultivate and secure support for the Hammer’s annual operations, with an emphasis on drafting correspondence, conducting research, coordinating meetings and events, and communicating with third-parties such as event sponsors, chairs, in-kind partners, vendors, and contractors. Works closely with Assistant Director, Museum Events and Development Department to manage the event plan and prepare regular status reports to keep all involved apprised of event activity and key points of coordination. This position will also be responsible for tracking pledges and gifts associated with the events and acting as a liaison with other departments (communications, curatorial, operations, etc.) as their activities relate to Events. The primary role for this position will be to cultivate and grow the museum ambitious $500,000 rental program. The individual will respond to all inquiries in a timely fashion and work both internally and externally to ensure all protocols and policies are carefully followed. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Background and passion for contemporary art, museums, culture, and social change. (Preferred) Demonstrated ability to financially manage events including the ability to plan, budget, analyze, and respond to variances impacting the financial plan (Required) Demonstrated skill in communicating professionally and effectively with all levels of staff to respond to needs, determine priorities, and manage expectations. (Required) Strong communication skills to express, both orally and in writing, the mission of the Museum. Ability to make oral group presentations to provide information. (Required) Interpersonal skill in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions. (Required) Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with Museum and University staff; community leaders; volunteers; vendors; donors; sponsors and corporate members. (Required) Excellent analytical and organizational skills. (Required) Ability to prioritize and adjust heavy workload, manage a variety of tasks, and meet various deadlines with changing priorities, frequent interruptions, and conflicting deadlines. (Required) Ability to develop robust, effective, and clear event timelines with accompanying visual aids that speak to ranges of skills, experience and education levels. (Required) Fluency using tools to communicate the details and organization of events; such as FileMaker Pro and Illustrator. (Required) Extensive experience and demonstrated skill as part of a multi-million events and corporate member fundraising program (Required) A successful record of demonstrable accomplishments in envisioning, implementing and managing fundraising events and corporate membership programs within a competitive philanthropic environment. (Required) Robust understanding of regional and national fundraising events and corporate membership programs for arts, culture, education, social change, and other areas that connect with Hammer’s mission, exhibitions, and programs. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Schedule 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=TBD_2564