Director of the Council for the Arts at MIT (CAMIT)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Director of the Council for the Arts at MIT
(CAMIT)

 

The MIT Office of the Arts seeks a director to
represent MIT in recruitment, constituent relationships, and events
that build membership in the annual giving leadership and advisory
group of 70 to 100 individual supporters who make an annual
expendable donation to the arts at MIT of $5000 (up to
$100,000).

 

We seek a proven leader who takes initiative and can work
collaboratively within a complex university and alumni
network.  The director will identify, cultivate, solicit, and
build relationships with donors and create and implement strategic
stewardship programs that educate members about the arts at MIT;
collaborate on preparing, implementing, and documenting
activities/outreach/programs, including grants, arts access,
student awards, and the Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT;
and serve as a principal liaison/contact with the Alumni
Association, Resource Development, other MIT arts units, volunteer
chair of the council, the executive committee, and council members
around the country and abroad. 

A full job description is available https://www.google.com/url?q=https://arts.mit.edu/opportunities/jobs/&source=gmail&ust=1704556866781000&usg=AOvVaw1gUOLERCm3IWZ-Sbj3IWey“>here.
 

 

Required Qualifications:  

 

Bachelor’s degree

Four years’ annual giving fundraising experience, preferably in
resource development/alumni relations in higher education,
non-profit board management, or equivalent setting

One year of experience conducting donor solicitations and
stewardship

Ability to build long-term relationships and make a compelling
case for supporting the arts at MIT

Programming experience at a decision-making level

Experience project managing complex, high-profile fundraising
events

Excellent strategic, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal
and written communication skills

Familiarity with development writing and executive
style/tone

Ability to create content quickly

Tact and diplomacy with confidential information and when
working with a variety of constituencies

Ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-based
environment and manage multiple and concurrent priorities

 

Interested candidates may apply online at https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hr.mit.edu/careers&source=gmail&ust=1704556866781000&usg=AOvVaw23Q7mtzJoA4oxoo_rA6D98“>https://hr.mit.edu/careers. 
Please reference job number 23482.

 

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory
background check.

 

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value
diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from
all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will
receive equitable consideration for employment based on their
experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated
against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic
information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. 
See MIT’s full policy on nondiscriminationat https://www.google.com/url?q=https://policies.mit.edu/policies-procedures/90-relations-and-responsibilities-within-mit-community/93-nondiscrimination&source=gmail&ust=1704556866781000&usg=AOvVaw1RsPqbrzuxiemdrMhI6Mcr“>https://policies.mit.edu/policies-procedures/90-relations-and-responsibilities-within-mit-community/93-nondiscrimination.