Location: Remote
Hours: 5-10 hrs/week
Hourly compensation $22 - 28/hr commensurate to experience
This is a unique opportunity to work with a virtual museum pioneering ceramic art into the digital sphere. MoCA/NYs Community Relations & Business Development Associate
will play a key role in engaging and expanding our community. Celebrating our first anniversary this year, our nonprofit is in an exciting period of growth, and we are looking for someone to join our committed team.
Business Stewardship & Strategy:
- Support the organization in establishing and developing cooperative relationships with our Ceramic World Destinations (CWD) map contacts and building a portfolio of business and institutional partnerships through direct outreach and online communications
- Identify, cultivate, steward, and solicit a pipeline of corporate donors, promotions and underwriting prospects
- Proactively identify strategies to expand engagement and expand MOCA/NY’s underwriting and sponsorship portfolio
- Collaborate with development/communications teams to develop collateral and identify new opportunities for underwriting that align with MOCA/NY’s Explore Editorial Blog
- Research activities, opportunities and trends in travel and ceramics to identify new opportunities for partnership
- Track promotions and manage digital assets as they relate to promotions and sponsorships
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to corporate donors, sponsorship agreements and renewals in our database
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in corporate fundraising and underwriting
CWD Relations & Membership Management
- Develop relationships with our destinations, encouraging them to be engaged with our online platform and consider underwriting opportunities
- Help initiate and launch a new membership program for our Ceramic World Destinations map
- Help manage all aspects of membership through our database
About Your Skills & Qualifications:
You are passionate about ceramics and our areas of focus. An exuberant and imaginative professional, you excel at building community and engaging people, whether in writing (via direct mail, email, and social media) or in person. You are organized and self-directed. Ideally, you have experience working on marketing and/or publicity campaigns, where your approach is innovative while at the same time data-driven and focused on conversion. You are attracted to the friendly and purpose-driven atmosphere of a small nonprofit. Experience in marketing, sales, customer service, or nonprofit fundraising is preferred. Familiarity or proficiency with CRM databases will make for a standout candidate.
To Apply:
Send a resume, two professional references, a portfolio of reels/posts you have created or examples of past accounts you have managed, and a cover letter describing your interest in this position to
judy@moca-ny.org and
leigh@moca-ny.org.