Curatorial Assistant, Modern and Contemporary Art

Chief of Development

Location:

New York, New York, United States (on‑site)

Salary: $ per year

The American LGBTQ+ Museum is a bold new institution dedicated to preserving, investigating, and celebrating the dynamic histories and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. The Museum will tell the community's evolving histories in their own voices as they envision a world in which all people work toward and experience the joy of liberation. Beginning with their incubation at The New York Historical, the Museum will be vibrant and welcoming, both visually and cognitively, for the entire LGBTQ+ community.

It will be colorful, lively, immersive, and exploratory, running counter to common conceptions of museums. In addition to an active public space, galleries, programming areas, and amenities, there will also be contemplative spaces.

Their fundamental goal is to serve people from all parts of the LGBTQ+ community – from all sexual orientations, gender identities, racial backgrounds, nationalities, and income levels. Secondary market segments will be family members, allies, and special-interest users such as educators, media makers, and policy advocates. Their partnership with The New York Historical provides 5,000 square feet of gallery space in addition to shared event and educational spaces.

Additionally, they will work other partners around the country to produce rotating and traveling exhibitions, public programs, and a robust "virtual museum" to supplement their physical engagements. The Museum will not present a "fixed singular narrative" of LGBTQ+ history, because such a history would be impossible, biased, and exclusionary. Instead, the core exhibition will be designed so that the elements can be revised or reconfigured easily and visitors can explore a wide range of evolving topics and themes over time.

It will reflect their research into the needs, desires, and interests of queer communities while also drawing upon the expertise of LGBTQ+ historians.

• Provide leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies to advance the museum's mission.
• Manage all museum fundraising, including a $30 million comprehensive campaign, board of directors fundraising, individual major gifts, annual direct mail, corporate, government, and membership fundraising.
• Develop and execute donor communication plans and donor cultivation events.
• Work closely with the Executive Director, Board, and senior staff to help the museum achieve its financial goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective donors across the U.S.
• Lead a small team of three full-time staff and two consultants.

• A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in development work with a major metropolitan museum, performing arts center, or arts and culture nonprofit.
• Proven track record in major gift fundraising, ideally campaign fundraising, in the museum or cultural sector.
• Strong research and relationship‑building skills with donors that translate into sustained philanthropic support.
• Ability to lead a small team and collaborate with senior leadership.
• High‑energy, seasoned professional passionate about LGBTQ+ history and community engagement.

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with employer contributions; 401(k) plan with 200% match up to 5% of employee contribution; 42 days paid time off, 13 paid holidays, and full‑week closures in December and July.

To apply for this position, visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). All applications must include a cover letter and résumé. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Jeanette Rivera‑Watts at jeanet

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