Job Description

Located in the heart of San Francisco, the Asian Art Museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 inspiring artworks ranging from ancient jades and ceramics to contemporary video installations. Dynamic special exhibitions, cultural celebrations, and public programs for all ages provide rich art experiences that unlock the past and spark questions about the future.

We are actively recruiting a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an organization that values creativity, teamwork, collaboration, and inclusion and where you will be surrounded by a diverse, talented, and enthusiastic group of colleagues. The Corporate Partnerships Officer develops, implements, and manages the museum’s fundraising efforts and relationships with corporate philanthropic sources. The incumbent works across the Development department and the museum to secure and activate sponsorships for exhibitions and museum initiatives, oversees and builds the corporate membership program, and builds and implements the corporate sponsorships pipeline.

The Corporate Partnerships Officer establishes and maintains positive relationships and regularly engages with corporate philanthropic officials, staff, vendors, visitors, volunteers, members, and colleagues in a personable and respectful manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for and manages portfolio of corporate supporters and serves as the primary contact and relationship manager.
• Researches and cultivates new prospects, creates plans for corporate support, and oversees fulfillment and partnership enhancement activities across the museum.
• Assists with strategy on larger sponsorship opportunities.
• Proactively works with others in identifying programs and initiatives for which effective corporate fundraising packages and materials can be created.
• Works with appropriate museum personnel to develop compelling, strategic, and customized proposals, sponsorship packages and related financial materials.
• Leads corporate sponsorship activation and benefit fulfillment, including coordinating and managing events, sponsor employee engagement opportunities, private tours, and ticketing to ensure mutually beneficial sponsorship integration and engagement.
• Develops and applies stewardship practices to encourage continued support of the museum.
• Works proactively with marketing and communications to create and maximize promotional activities benefiting sponsors.
• Acts as an advocate for corporate sponsors in ensuring all appropriate recognition in advertising, posters, print and electronic media, publications, etc.
• Provides support on other Development department projects and major events, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of increasing related experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of marketing and promotional principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, techniques, and ethics.
• Knowledge and understanding of nonprofit environments.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully organize workload in a fast-paced environment; maintain several projects of equal priority simultaneously; sustain focus, productivity, and accuracy under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to speak and write persuasively, clearly, and concisely, and to blend information from multiple sources into an effective fundraising document.
• Ability to always display good judgment and exercise tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional flexibility with a strong customer-service focus.
• Ability to interact effectively with board, volunteers, donors, and staff at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality within the museum setting and in regard to information obtained in respect to prospects and donors.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and members of the public.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and offsite as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standard museum and office environment.

• Computer, tablet, and phone use.

Compensation

The Asian Art Museum is committed to practicing salary transparency. The hourly range for this position is $33.6252 - $40.3847 /hr. This FLSA exempt opportunity includes a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Fully covered medical, dental and vision insurance for employee
• 12 paid holidays (2024)
• 15 days of vacation starting
• 12 days of sick leave
• Group retirement plan starting after one year of employment

OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITMENTS

At the Asian Art Museum, we are dedicated to ideating, building, and holding ourselves accountable for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion in everything we do. We strive to foster a culture of respect, belonging and inclusivity for all employees.

Our mission is to celebrate, preserve, and promote Asian and Asian American art and cultures for local and global audiences. We provide a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, inviting collaboration, and fueling imagination to deepen understanding and empathy among people of all backgrounds.

Diversity of thought and experience is essential to our mission, and we are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Apply online at . Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described. Candidates deemed to be the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the interview process. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete but may fluctuate depending on the role. Appointment is subject to completion of a thorough background check process.

The Asian Art Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories (arrest and criminal histories) consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

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