Open Opportunities:

 

Development Director

 

A confident communicator and avid relationship-builder, the Development Director will establish a vision for small- and large-scale fundraising initiatives, partnerships, sponsorship, and grants. They will work as an integral part of a tight-knit team to garner financial support for our mission. 

 

This may be a great opportunity for you if... 
  • You are perceptive, empathetic, adaptable, organized, and outgoing. 
  • Network development excites you, and donor stewardship is in your DNA. 
  • You’re an inspiring storyteller, natural conversationalist, and active listener. 
  • You believe in Milwaukee’s potential as a thriving artistic community and a destination city. 
  • You’re a whiz at keeping details, databases, and lists organized. 
  • You are an open-minded champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
Required Qualifications 
  • At least five years of measurable success in development and fundraising, highlighted by repeat contributions, major gifts, and high donor retention rates. 
  • A history of building fruitful, enduring relationships with a wide range of Milwaukeeans: from executives, business leaders, and public figures, to community members of all backgrounds. 
  • Proven success in acquiring philanthropic support at various levels via direct solicitation. 
  • Experience with grant writing, fulfillment, and reporting. 
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills, email etiquette, and multicultural awareness. 
  • Experience with CRM usage, including data entry protocols and campaign tracking.  
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Adobe Acrobat, or equivalent. 
Preferred Additional Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Milwaukee’s arts and culture community. 
  • Experience in securing public funding or coordinating public/private partnerships. 
Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. You will also receive a competitive benefits package, including medical, vision, and prescription coverage; paid time off; holiday and sick pay; and participation in a 401(k)retirement plan. 

How to Apply

To apply, please e-mail a resume and cover letter to jobs@imaginemke.org with the subject line "Development Director Application." Imagine MKE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply by April 14th, 2023. 

 

 

Operations Coordinator

 

Versatile, adaptable, and reliable, the Operations Coordinator is a skilled multidisciplinarian. This essential team member will ensure that day-to-day administrative and program logistics are running smoothly. This will include scheduling, record-keeping, event management, coordination with partner organizations, executing basic HR tasks, and supporting senior staff. 
 
This opportunity is a great fit for you if...
  • You’re fastidious, proactive, organized, and tech-savvy.
  • You believe in Milwaukee’s potential as a thriving artistic community and a destination city.
  • It’s a snap for you to keep a high-level overview of multiple projects and deadlines while making sure none of the details fall through the cracks.
  • You are comfortable with a variety of databases, scheduling applications, and project management platforms, and diving into new systems or software is no problem.
  • You are an open-minded champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • You have strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
Required Qualifications
  • At least 2 years of experience performing similar duties and responsibilities in an administrative, support, or operations role.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Adobe Acrobat, or equivalent.
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills, email etiquette, and multicultural awareness.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Milwaukee’s arts and culture community.
  • Experience supporting a CEO or other upper-level management position.
  • Project management or events planning experience in the nonprofit or creative sector.
  • Bilingual (Spanish or Hmong).
Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is $48,000. You will also receive a competitive benefits package, including medical, vision, and prescription coverage; paid time off; holiday and sick pay; and participation in a 401(k)retirement plan.

To Apply

To apply, please e-mail a resume and cover letter to jobs@imaginemke.org with the subject line "Operations Coordinator Application." Imagine MKE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.