Seasonal Membership Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Seasonal Membership Assistant (Contract Position)
Pay $25.00 to $35.00 DOQ
General

Seasonal Membership Assistant (Contract Position)

Pay $25.00 to $35.00 DOQ

General Overview This Seasonal Summer position plays a key role in expanding the museum’s membership base, providing critical support in cultivating new business partnerships. This role will support the membership associate as a whole in membership initiatives. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and driven by opportunities to grow revenue streams that support the museum’s mission.

Responsibilities

Membership Growth & Engagement

● Support Membership Initiatives: Collaborate closely with the membership associate to craft and implement strategies to grow and retain the museum’s membership at various levels.

● Outreach & Events: Help ensuring a superior experience and seamless communication before, during, and after each event.

Annual Giving & Fundraising Materials

● Stewardship: Work with the membership associate to develop acknowledgment processes that build donor loyalty and communicate impact effectively.

Business Council Support

● Partnership Coordination: Assist the membership team in identifying, prospecting, and onboarding new business partners to expand the museum’s Business Council.

● Council Engagement: Collaborate on council events, communications, and benefit fulfillment, ensuring members of the Business Council remain engaged and informed.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

● Marketing Alignment: Coordinate with the Marketing team to ensure membership and annual giving materials align with the museum’s brand and messaging.

● Event Coordination: Work with internal teams executing membership activities, donor events, and corporate gatherings.

● Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback and suggestions to optimize membership.

Qualifications

● Education: Bachelor’s degree or working towards a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., marketing, communications, nonprofit management, arts administration) or equivalent experience.

● Experience: Some experience in fundraising, membership, or development support; museum or arts organization experience is a plus.

● Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and donor database software (e.g., Blackbaud Altru). Skilled in PowerPoint/Keynote or design tools to create fundraising decks.

● Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to convey compelling value propositions and donor impact.

● Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to track multiple projects, adhere to timelines, and maintain accurate records.

● Collaboration & Initiative: Strong team player who proactively seeks ways to support colleagues, streamline processes, and contribute to shared goals.

Salary and Benefits

This full-time position is a contract seasonal position for the Summer, however this position may be extended into the fall/winter. Pay is between $25.00 to $35.00 per hour with no benefits.

Hours and Work Schedule

This is a contract hourly position requiring availability generally from Monday through Friday, with weekend, evening, and holiday work.

Location

This position is located in Aspen, Colorado.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Aspen Art Museum and the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate has been selected.

All inquiries will be held in confidence.

Overview
This Seasonal Summer position plays a key role in expanding the museum’s membership base,
providing critical support in cultivating new business partnerships. This role will support the
Development Team as a whole in membership initiatives. The ideal candidate is a detail-
oriented self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and driven by
opportunities to grow revenue streams that support the museum’s mission.
Responsibilities
Membership Growth & Engagement
●
Support Membership Initiatives: Collaborate closely with the Development Officer to
craft and implement strategies to grow and retain the museum’s membership at various
levels.
●
Outreach & Events: Help ensuring a superior experience and seamless communication
before, during, and after each event.
Annual Giving & Fundraising Materials
●
Stewardship: Work with the Development Officer to develop acknowledgment
processes that build donor loyalty and communicate impact effectively.
Business Council Support
●
Partnership Coordination: Assist the membership team in identifying, prospecting, and
onboarding new business partners to expand the museum’s Business Council.
●
Council Engagement: Collaborate on council events, communications, and benefit
fulfillment, ensuring members of the Business Council remain engaged and informed.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
●
Marketing Alignment: Coordinate with the Marketing team to ensure membership and
annual giving materials align with the museum’s brand and messaging.
●
Event Coordination: Work with internal teams executing membership activities, donor
events, and corporate gatherings.
●
Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback and suggestions to optimize membership.
Qualifications
●
Education: Bachelor’s degree or working towards a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
(e.g., marketing, communications, nonprofit management, arts administration) or
equivalent experience.
●
Experience: Some experience in fundraising, membership, or development support;
museum or arts organization experience is a plus.

●
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and donor
database software (e.g., Blackbaud Altru). Skilled in PowerPoint/Keynote or design tools
to create fundraising decks.
●
Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to convey compelling
value propositions and donor impact.
●
Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to track multiple projects, adhere to timelines, and
maintain accurate records.
●
Collaboration & Initiative: Strong team player who proactively seeks ways to support
colleagues, streamline processes, and contribute to shared goals.
Salary and Benefits
This full-time position is a contract seasonal position for the Summer. Pay is between $25.00 to
$35.00 per hour with no benefits.
Hours and Work Schedule
This is a contract hourly position requiring availability generally from Monday through Friday,
with weekend, evening, and holiday work.
Location
This position is located in Aspen, Colorado.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be
responsive to the mission of Aspen Art Museum and the responsibilities and qualifications
presented in the prospectus. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the successful candidate has been selected.
All inquiries will be held in confidence.●
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and donor
database software (e.g., Blackbaud Altru). Skilled in PowerPoint/Keynote or design tools
to create fundraising decks.
●
Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to convey compelling
value propositions and donor impact.
●
Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to track multiple projects, adhere to timelines, and
maintain accurate records.
●
Collaboration & Initiative: Strong team player who proactively seeks ways to support
colleagues, streamline processes, and contribute to shared goals.
Salary and Benefits
This full-time position is a contract seasonal position for the Summer. Pay is between $25.00 to
$35.00 per hour with no benefits.
Hours and Work Schedule
This is a contract hourly position requiring availability generally from Monday through Friday,
with weekend, evening, and holiday work.
Location
This position is located in Aspen, Colorado.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be
responsive to the mission of Aspen Art Museum and the responsibilities and qualifications
presented in the prospectus. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the successful candidate has been selected.