Maintenance Technician

The New York Historical has many rewarding employment opportunities in a wide range of areas. The New York Historical’s staff become part of a committed workforce that uses over 400 years of history to help convey the diverse stories of the city and nation, expanding our understanding of who we are as Americans and how we came to be.

Department: Development

Reports To: Vice President for Development

Job Summary: The Development Department secures funding to advance The New York Historical’s mission, fostering relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporations to raise philanthropic support, driving membership growth, working with government funders, and securing contributed revenue through event rentals in our landmarked building. The Director of Major Gifts secures significant philanthropic support for the Museum, managing a portfolio of donors capable of contributing six figures and above to the Museum, cultivating those below that level to higher levels of giving, and securing new donors.

The Director provides leadership and strategic direction for major and planned giving initiatives at The New York Historical, developing and implementing strategies to increase revenue and meet ambitious goals.

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit donors. Close gifts and steward donors.
• Build a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making 6‑figure+ gifts.
• Collaborate with research, membership, curators, museum leadership, volunteers, and other colleagues to develop a robust major gifts pipeline.
• Lead fundraising efforts for select exhibitions, libraries, museums, education, or other initiatives. Create strategies and develop giving opportunities to drive progress.
• Work with senior leaders and programmatic staff to understand priorities. Involve colleagues meaningfully in development activities and prepare them to engage and solicit donors.
• Lead the revitalization of the planned giving program. Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward planned giving prospects. Liaise with third‑party consultant Stelter and internal communications colleagues to develop materials and communications.
• Attend key membership events, public programs, committee meetings, and museum events to build and steward relationships with donors and prospects.
• Maintain consistent and appropriate contact with prospects and donors. Track contact in donor relationship management database (Tessitura).
• Mentor and coach junior staff members.

• Entrepreneurial, goal‑oriented, and collaborative team player.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 7‑10 years’ experience in fundraising, including experience in frontline fundraising with demonstrated success in soliciting and closing major gifts.
• Knowledge of the New York City philanthropic and cultural communities.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with high net‑worth individuals.
• Diplomacy, tact, and the ability to skillfully handle donor situations.
• Creative thinker with intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and to problem solve.
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for the mission of The New York Historical.
• Availability to work evening and weekend events and to travel for business purposes.

At times, this is a sedentary role using a computer; however, some filing or shelving is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary. The ability to lead tours through the museum is also required.

The expected salary range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000 per year. The successful candidate will be offered a salary within this range based on specific factors such as their individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

The New York Historical provides a generous benefits package for eligible employees to support their health and wellbeing, which includes:

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal days, and holidays observed by the Museum;
• Medical, dental, vision…