Development & Executive Associate

An exciting opportunity awaits a highly organized, energetic individual who enjoys working

with people and wants to make a difference in a growing arts organization.

Rockport Center for the Arts (RCA) is a vibrant, multidisciplinary arts organization located

in the heart of Downtown Rockport, Texas. Through exhibitions, performing arts, adult and

youth education, festivals, community programs and special events, RCA welcomes

approximately 50,000 visits each year and serves thousands of youth and families through

free arts programming.

Title:

Development & Executive Associate

Reports To:

Executive Director

Status:
Full-time

Position Announcement:
October 1, 2026

Timeline:
Open until Filled

The Development & Executive Associate supports the membership, fundraising and

executive functions of Rockport Center for the Arts.

The position has primary responsibility for RCA’s membership program, including member

recruitment, renewals, communications, records, engagement and stewardship. The

Associate also leads the coordination of RCA’s monthly exhibition openings and member

gatherings, working collaboratively across departments to create welcoming experiences

that strengthen members’ connection to the organization.

The Associate works closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Director to support

donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, sponsor ships, special events and

development administration. The position also provides organizational and administrative

support to the Executive Director and Deputy Director, helping ensure priorities, projects

and communications move forward accurately and on time.

This is an excellent position for someone who enjoys people, is exceptionally organized,

takes initiative and finds satisfaction in making sure details do not fall through the cracks.

• Take primary ownership of RCA’s membership program, including recruitment, renewals, communications, engagement, and stewardship.
• Maintain accurate membership records and track membership growth, retention, participation and revenue.
• Work with the Membership Committee and Communications team to develop and implement strategies to grow membership, improve retention and increase member
• Lead the planning and coordination of RCA’s monthly exhibition openings and member gatherings, working collaboratively with the Gift Shop Manager, Curator and other staff on communications, hospitality and event details.
• Build relationships with members and coordinate benefits, special opportunities and other efforts that strengthen their connection to RCA.
• Support the Executive Director and Deputy Director with donor cultivation and stewardship, annual giving, sponsor ships, underwriting, grants and other
• Maintain accurate donor and prospect records and assist with acknowledgements, correspondence, research, mailings and preparation for donor meetings.
• Coordinate donor and sponsor benefits, development calendars, deadlines and follow-up to help ensure commitments are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Support fundraising and signature events and help identify opportunities to deepen relationships with members, donors, sponsors and other supporters.

• Provide administrative and project support to the Executive Director and Deputy presentations and special projects.
• Assist with preparation and organization of Board and committee materials.
• Track projects, deadlines and follow-up items to help keep organizational priorities moving forward.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for members, donors, Board members, community partners and others interacting with RCA leadership, handling sensitive information with discretion.

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