Grants & Publications Coordinator

The Petersen Automotive Museum (www.petersen.org) is seeking a goal-oriented ?people person? who will serve as the primary liaison to Museum members and the public on issues relating to membership sales, services and benefits.  Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural, nonprofit setting.  Sales ability, follow-through, and attention to detail essential.  Growth opportunity for individual with one to two years of membership experience.

 

Position Summary:

 

The Grants & Publications Coordinator supports the Museum with foundation fundraising activities and Development Department publications coordination. The coordinator is directly responsible for implementing all aspects of a successful foundation fundraising program, and is integral to reaching financial income targets through grant proposals. This position functions as a necessary and contributing member of the Development staff.

 Essential Functions:

 

?  Primary liaison to the foundation and corporate giving community

?  Research and develop foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities through the Internet and directories, and by contacting potential funders

?  Maintain and organize a grants calendar to track relevant dates for contacting foundations, and submitting grants and follow-up reports

?  Research, write, edit, and submit a pre-assigned number of grant proposals on a monthly basis, as well as letters of inquiry

?  Support other Museum departments and staff in preparing grants and/or proposals

?  Work in concert with Director of Development to develop long range plans to maximize foundation support and set revenue goals

?  On an ongoing basis analyze trends in foundation giving and grant application procedures to ensure that the Museum maintains a competitive advantage in seeking grant funding

?  Coordinate the publication of the Petersen Quarterly, including but not limited to soliciting and editing articles

?  Coordinate advertising sales in Museum publications and website.

?  Create database and financial reports to track foundation giving

?  Prepare, maintain, and update standard proposal attachments

?  Create and draft development-related materials, including but not limited to appeals, annual reports, information for website, and press releases

?  Support department head with budget preparation and maintenance on issues relating to foundation giving and Development Department communications

?  Coordinate foundation donor recognition and acknowledgements

 

Other Related Responsibilities:

 

?  Attend Exhibits and Education Department meetings

?  Perform other work-related duties as assigned

 

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

 

?  Ability to work independently, and with a close attention to detail

?  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

?  Superb writing and verbal communication skills

?  One-two years related experience in a nonprofit or museum environment

?  Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook

?  Good organizational skills ? able to organize and implement multiple complex tasks simultaneously

?  Good people skills ? able to work with donors and staff professionally and tactfully

?  Sales ability

?  Team player who can smoothly manage interoffice activity and work well under deadlines

 

Send, fax or email cover letter and resume with salary history to:

Petersen Automotive Museum

6060 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Attn:  Human Resources

 

Fax:  (323) 930-6642

Email:  jobs@petersen.org