The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is a contemporary art museum, with an internationally-acclaimed Artists-in-Residence (AIR) program, located in Center City, Philadelphia. Founded in 1977, FWM encourages artists at all stages of their careers to experiment with new materials and new media in a veritable living laboratory. FWM is easily accessible via public transit and is steps from Reading Terminal Market and blocks from Chinatown and historic City Hall.
The Fabric Workshop and Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. FWM’s culture embraces diversity within the workplace, and outside, and welcomes all candidates to apply, without fear of discrimination.
To apply for a job opportunity at The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM), please follow the instructions for your desired open position listed below. For all general inquiries, email opportunities@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Offers of employment are contingent upon the return of a satisfactory background check.
For information regarding applying for an apprenticeship, please visit the pages for High School Apprentice Training and College and Postgraduate Apprentice Training Programs.
Employment Opportunities
Development Assistant
FWM seeks a Development Assistant who will be responsible for operations and donor relations functions to support Development department initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position will support building funding support, maintaining clear and accurate donor files, and providing excellent donor relations.
This full-time exempt position takes place onsite and is expected to start in October 2024. The salary range is $40,000 to $45,000 annually, and benefits include medical, vision, and dental, access to retirement savings, vacation time and sick/personal days, paid holidays, access to an employee assistance program, FWM membership, FWM Museum Shop employee discount, and an American Alliance of Museums membership.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Gift Administration
- Manage all stages of gift processing, including data entry, records maintenance, and acknowledgements.
- Check postal mail for gifts daily.
- Process all mailed cash, check, and credit card payments daily.
- Prepare and send donor pledge reminders/invoices; participate in benefit and gift fulfillment as directed.
- Administer CRM to track donors and generate reports and mailing lists.
Operations
- Prepare FWM Board meeting packets and take Board meeting minutes.
- Schedule all meetings for the Development department and FWM Board’s Development Committee; prepare materials and take meeting minutes; capture action items and follow up on outstanding items.
- Monitor departmental budget, prepare purchase orders, process invoices, track expenditures, etc.
- Serve as the point of contact for the Development department and all other FWM departments.
Data Management
- Regularly manage constituent database and other FWM mailing lists to ensure all contacts are up to date and coded appropriately.
Institutional Gifts and Grants
- Maintain a calendar of grant proposals and reports.
- Contribute to grant writing and reporting by gathering data.
Membership and Annual Fund
- Calendar and carry out a schedule of appeals, renewals, and communications for membership and annual fund.
- Write messages for all types (acknowledgements, appeals, renewals, invitations, newsletters) of membership communications.
Fundraising and Stewardship
- Coordinate with Communications team on the production of all fundraising and donor stewardship materials including invitations, email graphics, social media posts, etc.
- Assist with the printing, assembling, and mailing of invitations, solicitations, and stewardship arrangements.
- Coordinate volunteers for Development department events and mailings, as needed.
- Print and mail in-house invitations for special Development events and track responses/reservations.
- Respond to fundraising requests for community support from local nonprofits.
- Coordinate and execute stewardship events with Director of Development and External Affairs team.
- Support donor stewardship, membership, and fundraising events as needed; work all fundraising events.
- As an integral member of the Development team, assist Director of Development as requested
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no staff supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCIES
Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses institution and experience to complement data; Designs workflow and procedures.
Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Oral & Written Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 1 – 3 years’ broad-based nonprofit experience, preferably in an arts/culture development setting.
- Grants process experience is a plus.
- Expertise in database management.
- Strong communications skills required.
- Familiarity with development best practices.
- Familiarity with contemporary art and art community preferred.
- Familiarity with Philadelphia philanthropic landscape preferred.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should address a letter of interest and resume to April LaVai Williamson, Director of Development, and email those materials to opportunities@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org. Kindly include “Application: Development Assistant” in the subject line of your email. After applications are reviewed, selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.
FWM’s Commitment
The Fabric Workshop and Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. FWM’s culture embraces diversity within the workplace, and outside, and welcomes all candidates to apply, without fear of discrimination. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Offers of employment are contingent upon the return of a satisfactory background check.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Internships
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) seeks students with an interest in Philadelphia’s arts and cultural community. Our interns are high school and college students who are interested in first-hand experience in the programming and administration of a contemporary art museum and collaborative workshop. Under the supervision of a staff member, interns assist with regular departmental activities and specific programmatic activities as assigned.
To support more equitable opportunities in the museum field, FWM offers only paid internships via designated funding from grants or an intern’s school.
Paid Internship Opportunities
There are no intern opportunities available at this time. Please check back soon.
Please email general inquiries to opportunities@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org.