Southeastern Railway Museum

Staff Positions

Development Associate

We’re seeking an energetic development associate to help develop SRM’s philanthropic partnerships. Applications with nonprofit fundraising or business development backgrounds are welcome. SRM seeks support in attaining our philanthropic goals that will make an impact on our mission. Your relationship and project management skills will help define initiatives within our array of services. The opportunity is available for you to take your career and SRM to the next level.

Reports To: Executive Director        FSLA Status: Exempt Full Time:

Job Summary

The Development Associate guides the museum’s efforts to raise targeted project and non-restricted funds and grow the donor database. The candidate understands nonprofit fundraising and is skilled in communications with a proven track record of success in supporting, developing, and executing revenue-generating and/or fundraising marketing campaigns and strategies. The candidate is a key member of our public-facing team.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and lead relationship cultivation of SRM donors.
  • Assist in securing financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations, including task tracking and record keeping.
  • Organize and support fundraising events and activities, including online, person-to-person, and group solicitations.
  • Manage prospect research for individual, foundation, corporate, and civic group fundraising.
  • Oversee the donor database, prospect records, and development tracking.
  • Craft cultivation, acknowledgment, and recognition programs of contributors, as well as supporting the Director and other team members in exceeding shared fundraising goals.
  • Track communications analytics for fundraising communications.
  • In collaboration with the Director, influence overall messaging to communicate with funder audiences (website, emails, etc.).
  • In conjunction with the Director and related departments, project manage all grant proposal writing and reports.
  • Be conversant in our Fast Track to the Future Campaign, the founding documents, and develop relationships with the donors.
  • Other logical areas as requested.

Skills and Experience

  • At least 2 years of fundraising experience in a small to mid-size organization
  • Able to generate trust and connection with a wide range of people and communities that results in charitable contributions.
  • Demonstrated experience within civic business organizations.
  • Demonstrated experience and curiosity about nonprofit organizations.
  • Digital and CRM competency that enables the use of software systems such as Wild Apricot, WordPress, Mail Chimp, Canva, and Microsoft Office.
  • Training and transitional support will be provided.

Qualities

  • Possess a deep passion for and willingness to speak to the positive, transformational changes that occur within individuals, teams, organizations, and communities.
  • Self-motivated, can work independently, manage and lead others with enthusiasm, be a contributor, and team player.
  • A strategic thinker with curiosity about the challenges and benefits of museums and the ability to learn quickly.
  • Thoughtful and timely customer service practices, excellent communication, writing, planning, and interpersonal skills.  
  • Ability to work events and flexible hours as needed.
  • Commitment to equity and sustainability.
  • Helps to create our vision, see the big picture, and bring attention to detail.
  • A healthy sense of humor and appreciation of kids – of all ages.

Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid – home and office as needed)  

Required education:  Bachelor’s (Masters preferred)  

Salary: $45,000 – $60,000 DOE

Apply: Resume and a cover letter to execdirector@train-museum.com no later than July 12, 2024. The posting may close early. No calls, please.

Education Coordinator

Summary

A great part-time exempt job for a retired educator, a pro returning to the workforce, or an energetic talent wanting to get established. If you love working with kids of all ages, this is a fun place with a superb team of mission-driven volunteers. The education coordinator is a hybrid position as needed. You will lead our volunteer team of educators and docents through educational programs for all ages, codify our various departmental training efforts into demonstrated career development, research and create new programs, and other logical roles. This is a growth-oriented position for an out-of-the-box educator. Build your dream job here.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Prepare the department programs and their promotion, consult with the Director and staff regarding any special needs for programs, acquire all program materials, ensure programs are properly staffed.
  • Present in-person educational programs to groups of all ages, on or off-campus, before, during or after regular Museum hours, or on weekends.
  • Manage operations of the Museum’s Education Building.
  • Conduct post-program follow-up.
  • Assist with development/research for special museum events including preparation of program materials as needed.
  • Communicate with and broadly market SRM tours and programs with educators and related continuing education / travel programs.
  • Develop a logical and efficient growth-oriented budget, evaluate pricing structures, and suggest updates.
  • Other duties as requested.

Equipment Used

  • General office equipment  
  • A/V equipment
  • Exposure to full, and scale-size railroad equipment
  • Toys, books, small furniture, white boards…

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Education, American History, or Museum Studies, plus one year of relevant experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and railroad museum experience that provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge of and/or interest in U.S. railroad history, general transportation topics, technology, operations, and modeling is helpful. Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Georgia Driver’s License

Ability to pass a background check

Georgia Teaching Certificates a plus

Physical Attributes

  • Able to tour SRM grounds for up to two hours, stopping to speak to a group.
  • Clear and concise public speaker.
  • Willing to withstand weather and temperature changes in the work environment.
  • Ability to distinguish shades of color.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule with some evening and weekend hours to accommodate programming needs.

Benefits

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible hybrid schedule
  • Paid time off after six months
  • Off most holidays
  • 20-25 hours a week
  • Hourly pay is DOE

 

To apply: Letter of application including your teaching philosophy, resume, and three references to: execdirector@train-museum.com

Deadline: July 12, 2024

No calls, please.

The Southeastern Railway Museum.is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition.

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NOTICE

The Museum will be closed
Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5