An exciting opportunity exists for an organised, well-presented self-starter to join Queensland Museum Network on a full-time basis until 30 June 2021. A vital member of the Foundation team, the Development Officer will assist with development and delivery of fundraising and stakeholder engagement activities for World Science Festival Brisbane, Project DIG and our vibrant exhibition program. Suitable for a marketing, communications or creative industries graduate, the Development Officer will be a sharp writer with demonstrated experience across a range of mediums. Organized, self-motivated and highly productive, the successful applicant will have a flexible can-do attitude and commitment to achieving quality outcomes.
Queensland Museum Network stretches across time, continents and cultures, illuminating the ideas, stories and discoveries that matter – to Queensland and the world.
Since 1862 we have grown alongside Queensland, inspiring communities to celebrate and value our natural and cultural heritage through ground-breaking research and compelling visitor experiences including World Science Festival Brisbane.
Queensland Museum Foundation (Foundation) is a small, high-performing team dedicated to developing partnerships with industry, academia and government to support the state-wide programs of Queensland Museum Network.
A vital member of the Foundation team, the Development Officer will assist with development and delivery of fundraising and stakeholder engagement activities for World Science Festival Brisbane, Project DIG and our vibrant exhibition program.
Suitable for a marketing, communications or creative industries graduate, the Development Officer will be a sharp writer with demonstrated experience across a range of mediums.
Organised, self-motivated and highly productive, the successful applicant will have a flexible can-do attitude and commitment to achieving quality outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction from the Business Development Manager, you will:
- Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising and engagement activities including grants and giving campaigns, corporate partnerships and stakeholder events for World Science Festival Brisbane.
- Support the wider team to deliver contractual deliverables and leverage activities for partners including acknowledgement, ticketing and corporate hospitality.
- Maintain stakeholder databases within the Customer Relationship Management system including accurate data entry, reporting, batching, cleansing, and coordinating guest lists, mail-outs and RSVPs.
- Apply superior writing skills to draft a range of communications including publicity and promotional material, feature articles, annual reports, grant applications, speeches and routine correspondence.
- Interpret and interrogate data and conduct desk-top research to identify corporate and private prospects and maintain the grants database
- Attend working group meetings and prepare agendas, minutes and other papers.
- Identify and track issues and actions requiring follow-up and escalate accordingly.
- Comply with Queensland Museum Network policies, procedures and appropriate legislation.
- Contribute to the safety culture of Queensland Museum Network by reporting all incidents and hazards and ensuring work is undertaken in the safest way possible, following all Queensland Museum Network WHS policies and/or procedures and guidelines relevant to the job.
- Other duties commensurate with skills, experience as required.
Your application will remain current for 12 months and may be considered for recurring vacancies at an alternative location or alternative employment basis.
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