Development Officer
The Higgins Armory Museum seeks a creative and talented Development Officer to join the strategic team that guides this fun and engaging museum. The collections of the museum have tremendous power to open minds and excite learning and this position offers the opportunity to help maintain this experience for the next generation.
Working closely with the Executive Director, senior staff, board members and volunteers, this position is responsible for developing and implementing plans to raise the funds required to achieve our operational goals. These responsibilities include preparing grants for private foundations and government entities, and managing efforts to secure support from individuals and corporate funders. This position demands creative skills to develop supporting materials for annual appeals, special events and donor appreciation.
The successful individual will be an experienced development officer, well-organized and self-motivating. A collegial manner and hands-on work ethic are required. The successful candidate must demonstrate talent in written communications. Multiple writing samples will be requested during the interview process. A bachelor’s degree is required as is experience with fund-raising databases.
This is a full-time position with the possibility of performing some work from home for the right candidate. Full time benefits include immediate health and dental, generous paid time off, retirement plan and free membership. E-mail cover letter and resume to Suzanne Maas at search@leadertransitions.com no later than February 22, 2012.
Higgins Armory Museum is dedicated to recruiting a diverse candidate pool.
Purchasing Agent
The Higgins Armory Museum opens minds and excites learning and interest in history by engaging visitors’ intellects and imaginations with it exceptional collection of authentic armor and arms. As Purchasing Agent for the museum, you will support all museum departments’ purchasing needs - everything from reproduction armor and swords to art supplies for classes - by working with departmental staff as necessary.
Part-time (16-20 hrs/week)
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and complete purchasing of office supplies for entire museum
- Consistently compare vendor prices for selected goods and services to obtain advantageous pricing/delivery
- Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with staff and vendors to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
- Maintain computerized procurement records and filing system for hard copy requisitions according to the museum’s record retention plan
- Accept deliveries and review orders received for accuracy and condition of merchandise or verify receipt of purchased good and services with department personnel as appropriate
- Schedule and conduct annual store inventory with store personnel
Qualifications:
Education: Two years of college, degree preferred.
Experience: At least two years purchasing experience in a retail environment; work in a nonprofit environment desirable; documented experience with point of sale, purchasing, inventory management software.
Skills: Excellent organizational skills; accuracy and attention to detail. Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office suite and relevant Internet applications. Ability to set goals and deadlines and accomplish tasks on deadline. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Submit cover letter and resume to Lenore at ltracey@higgins.org by 2/29/12.
Weekend Guest Services/Front Desk Sales Associate
The Higgins collection opens minds and stimulates the desire to learn. This position is responsible for helping visitors get the most from their Higgins experience. In addition to working with guests in person, this position also handles incoming phone calls and e-mail and collects visitor statistical data. Behind the scenes, this position provides the central point of sales for all guest experiences and is responsible for accurately processing admission and membership sales for the general public, group visits, special events and birthdays.
The ideal candidate will have at least two years of college, although a college degree is preferred with a major in English, history, marketing, or a related communications field. Strong customer service orientation and skills are necessary and two or more years of experience with a nonprofit in a support position is desirable. An experienced user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and relevant Internet applications would be ideal who provides attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
This is a part-time position on weekends, our busiest days. E-mail cover letter and resume to Suzanne Maas at search@leadertransitions.com no later than February 24, 2012.
Higgins Armory Museum is dedicated to recruiting a diverse candidate pool.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
