Membership Associate - Museum coordinates museum membership activities. Manages the members services program, distributes newsletters and other publications, sends renewal notices to expiring members, and maintains membership databases. Being a Membership Associate - Museum promotes membership renewals and marketing efforts. Provides reports to top management on membership statistics and trends. Additionally, Membership Associate - Museum may require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Membership Associate - Museum works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Membership Associate - Museum typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Job Type: Full-time
Description
Position: Membership Associate
Reports to: Membership Assistant Manager
Level: Associate
Direct Reports: None
Classification: Exempt, Full-Time
Benefits: Full Museum benefits
Schedule: M-F 9-5; non-standard including occasional evenings and weekends
Mission: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.
The DMA will:
· Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
· Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
· Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.
About the Dallas Museum of Art:
Established in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art is among the 10 largest art museums in the country and is distinguished by its commitment to research, innovation, and public engagement. At the heart of the Museum and its programs is its global collection, which encompasses more than 22,000 works and spans 5,000 years of history, representing a full range of world cultures. Located in the heart of the nation’s largest arts district, the Museum welcomes some 600,000 visitors annually and acts as a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary events, and dramatic and dance presentations. For more information, visit DMA.org. The Dallas Museum of Art is supported, in part, by the generosity of Museum Partners and donors and by the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas’ Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Scope of the Position:
The Membership Associate is responsible for servicing in-bound communications for approximately 14,000 Membership households between $120 to $999 levels across multi-channels. An integral position within the Development department, the Membership Associate works to facilitate all Member emails and phone calls, assist members resolve complaints and inquiries, obtain tickets, process membership and annual fund donations, and provide administrative support.
The ideal candidate for the Membership Associate at the Dallas Museum of Art will be a strong relationship builder and a good verbal and written communicator. Candidates who are driven by exceptional customer service and have prior Museum or non-profit sector work experience are encouraged to apply.?
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assist members with renewals, upgrades, ticketing, annual fund donations, and event reservations.
· Respond to all member inquiries by phone and email and ensure efficient resolution, escalating as needed.
· Assist with reports and data projects.
· Maintain member record accuracy in donor database.
· Other duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assist members with renewals, upgrades, ticketing, annual fund donations, and event reservations.
· Respond to all member inquiries by phone and email and ensure efficient resolution, escalating as needed.
· Assist with reports and data projects.
· Maintain member record accuracy in donor database.
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Requirements:
Education, Experience, and Certification:
· Bachelors’ degree preferred
· Experience with Microsoft Office suite required
· Experience with Raiser’s Edge, CRM (Salesforce), and Ticketing systems (ETix) preferred
· Nonprofit experience, preferably in the arts and cultural sector preferred
Key Qualifications:
· Strong customer service orientation
· Calm and patient demeanor when handling difficult interactions
· Excellent skill in written and verbal communication
· Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Our Core Values
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.?
Equity
Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.?
Diversity
Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.?
Inclusion
We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.?
EOE
The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.?