Careers

The director of development is responsible for implementing the MOST’s plan to raise funds to support the museum’s mission. Duties include the oversight and management of designated fundraising events; identification and cultivation of prospective individual and corporate donors; direction of ongoing communication with and about corporate and foundation funding; and proposal and grant application processes.

Identifying and cultivating prospective donors includes:

• Solicitation of potential sponsors and donors whose funding priorities align with the mission of the MOST and current fundraising initiatives.
• Plan and/or Initiate visits, calls and emails, and meetings with prospective donors for tours and appointments with EVP and/or president.
• Direct ongoing communication and recordkeeping with and about funders ensuring Altru records are up-to-date; determine database standards for development-related modules.

Additional tasks include:

• Overseeing fundraising events, including planning, sponsors, ticket sales, etc.
• Regular communication with donors
• Ensuring accurate and timely sponsorship benefit fulfillment
• Proposal and grant applications, including writing applications, maintaining a calendar for due dates and reports
• Additional museum-related duties as needed

Skills

• Ability to develop and manage projects within established deadlines and with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques and the ability to develop, plan and implement short- and long-range goals
• Highly attentive to accuracy and detail
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Experience writing proposals from $5,000 to $500,000 (Documentation and writing samples required)
• Comfortable presenting information in a variety of settings
• Ability to travel during the day
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fund development or business development
• CFRE designation desirable

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000 annually

To apply, email resume and cover letter to Evelyn Fabian Crast at efabian@most.org

Do you love working with people and making sure they have a wonderful day? Are you high energy and always have a smile on your face? We’re looking for someone with outstanding customer service skills who is focused on giving guests to the MOST an incredible experience.

The guest services representative is the front-line contact person for guests visiting the museum, Science Shop, Theatre, and inquiring about memberships. The top priority for this position is to make sure that all visitors have a positive and memorable experience at the MOST through consistent high-energy and high-quality customer service.

The guest services representative will check in members and guests at the front desk using our point of sale system, assist with purchases in the museum Science Shop and concessions stand, sell memberships, usher theatre shows, respond to guest questions, answer phone calls, assist with birthday parties and events, and fill in wherever needed to ensure the museum runs smoothly

Successful employees of the MOST are committed to teamwork and collaboration. We recognize we are a part of a community and a key part of our success is helping others to reach theirs. We are respectful and supportive of one another. We lead and learn from each other in a culture of being present; connecting with transparency, dignity, and respect.

This is a part-time, in-person position working 9:00am-5:15pm, Thursdays through Sundays (and occasional other days when the museum is open during school breaks).

Hourly pay range is $16-$17

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Previous customer service experience is preferred.

Email resumes to Jocelyn at jdiamond@most.org.

Internships

Please send a resume or questions to estewart@most.org.