Development Coordinator

MIT • Cambridge, MA

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, MIT Museum , assists in the solicitation and cultivation of prospects and the coordination of proposals, memberships, presentations, events, meetings, initiatives, and administrative projects; coordinates a range of fundraising projects in consultation with MIT Museum and Resource Development colleagues; provides administrative and project management support for activities , including use of Advance for prospect/donor tracking and management, prospect research, drafting correspondence, memos, proposal content, and reports; coordinates logistics of development events and meetings, and expediting follow-up actions; supports the organization and expansion of the Corporate Membership program, liaising with Corporate Membership for their benefits, events, ticketing access, and/or in relation to the Cambridge Science Carnival.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in fundraising, development, communications, or marketing
• Proficient with MS Office
• Comfortable learning new software
• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and carry out detailed procedures independently, and to prioritize deadlines while managing multiple projects
• Motivated to thrive in a team environment by taking resourceful initiative that adapts to evolving Museum priorities
• Ability to communicate and interact at the highest level of refinement, including with Museum staff, Institute leadership and donor/prospect constituencies
• Advanced writing, editing, and proofreading skills with high attention to detail
• High level of discretion in managing confidential information

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Enthusiasm for the MIT Museum mission and a foundational knowledge of science and technology
• Experience using a CRM or donor database (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge etc.)
• Familiarity with brand and message consistency

Responsibilities

• Assists in the solicitation and cultivation of prospects
• Coordinates proposals, memberships, presentations, events, meetings, initiatives, and administrative projects
• Coordinates a range of fundraising projects in consultation with MIT Museum and Resource Development colleagues
• Provides administrative and project management support for activities
• Uses Advance for prospect/donor tracking and management
• Prospect research
• Drafting correspondence, memos, proposal content, and reports
• Coordinates logistics of development events and meetings, and expediting follow-up actions
• Supports the organization and expansion of the Corporate Membership program, liaising with Corporate Membership for their benefits, events, ticketing access, and/or in relation to the Cambridge Science Carnival.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED