Work-Study Student Associate, Development Team

University of Texas at Austin

2d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

The Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin is known for its bold vision, from a dynamic reinstallation of the collection galleries in 2017, to the opening of Ellsworth Kelly’s monumental work of art, Austin, in 2018, and redesign of its grounds by Snøhetta in 2023, and the exhibitions and educational programs that define the museum’s role in the community. There is even more to come for the Blanton and the thousands of school and university students and visitors we serve. With a proven track record as a museum that is deeply relevant, and where education is embedded into everything we do, we have put The University of Texas at Austin, and the city of Austin, on the forefront of the visual arts. The Blanton is home to a vast array of roles matching a wide range of interests and talents. No matter the staff position at the Blanton, all contribute to the preservation of culture and history for the entire community. We invite you to view and apply for this exciting opportunity. The purpose of this role is to assist the administrative flow of the Blanton Museum of Art Development team. The role will report to the Associate Director of Development and be primarily focused on the team’s internal flow of operations, including documentation of donor correspondence, organization of systems, administrative support for events, and other responsibilities as needed. Interest in the processes of the nonprofit fundraising landscape, desire to learn about the donor base of the museum and the University of Texas at Austin, and ability to be adaptable within a fast-paced team are all positive attributes.

Requirements

• Desire to learn about the fundraising operations of a not-for-profit organization.
• Discretion and professionalism in dealing with sensitive information.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• No prior experience in development is required.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of fundraising structure and systems.
• Familiarity with Blanton Museum of Art.
• Experience with Excel and Microsoft Word is preferred.
• Some knowledge of Blanton Museum exhibitions and educational programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with donor reporting by working with other museum departments to gather information on supported projects, including statistics, recognition materials, program descriptions, and other pertinent information.
• Assist with updating Altru database, including names and contact information, salutations, VIP ID numbers, and other data entry as necessary.
• Search VIP for information to update Altru database including VIP ID numbers for donors and prospective donors, and contact and biographical information (will be required to attend appropriate VIP training sessions).
• Assistance tracking event attendees and other groups of potential donors for prospect research.
• Attend and assist with development and membership events as needed.
• Assist with general research on corporate, foundation, and individual prospects when appropriate.
• Assist with assembly of packets for National Leadership Board meetings as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed