The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocausts seeks a skilled government relations manager and front-line fundraiser to lobby and secure support from government institutions and offices. The Manager of Government Relations will be the primary liaison with government teams and advisors locally, statewide, and nationally, including crafting effective grant applications and reports. This position will help the Museum obtain funding for a range of projects, including exhibitions, public programs, education programs, capital projects, and general operations. He or she will join a collaborative fundraising team that is deeply committed to the Museum’s mission of Holocaust education and its lessons for today.
Responsibilities:
- Solicit local, state, and federal government officials and agencies in support of Museum programmatic initiatives, capital needs, and general operations.
- Represent the Museum in CIG meetings, CUNY partnerships, and all external government engagement opportunities.
- Prepare grants, budgets, and reports for government applications, including NYSCA, DCLA, BPCA, DASNY, IMLS, Claims, and NYC and NYS officials.
- Liaise between departments, external vendors and DCLA to ensure timely and accurate submission of capital project requirements and reimbursements.
- Craft talking points, testimony, and meeting briefings for Executives.
- Plan and execute tours and events with government officials that amplify the Museum’s programming and partnerships, including working with departments across the Museum to ensure effective cultivation, stewardship and visibility.
- Strategize with and support the Senior Director of Institutional Giving, President & CEO, and lobbyists to advance the Museum’s goals.
- Manage and keep updated the Museum’s government web portals, including SAM, Claims, E-Rate, and SFS system.
- Build database records and prepare analytical reporting to measure project progress and towards fundraising goals.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of direct work experience in non-profit government relations and fundraising, including front-line and capital reimbursement submissions.
- Commitment to the Museum’s mission and the ability to articulate its importance to potential government funders.
- Detailed knowledge of New York City and New York State government structure and granting agencies.
- Experience grant writing and creating grant budgets and reports that reflect strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a calendar of grant deadlines
- Capacity for creative project composition and ability to think outside the box
- Demonstrated willingness to work on a highly collaborative team
- Proficiency in Altru (or other CRM) and government grant portals
- Willingness to work weekends and evenings as necessary
- Bachelor’s degree required
Position Details:
- Reports to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving
- Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000 with benefits
- Full-Time, 40 hours a week with hybrid schedule available after 90 days
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is an equal opportunity employer. As a cultural institution that teaches about the dangers of intolerance, the Museum is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion in its hiring practices.
For consideration, candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to: humanresources@mjhnyc.org