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Director, Advancement and External Affairs, Reynolda House Museum of American Art and Reynolda Gardens
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Application Instructions: External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page. Please add your cover letter and any other documents required for the position to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your cover letter and supporting documents. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it. Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History. ** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.Job Description Summary Thinking strategically and proactively, the Director of Advancement & External Affairs plans, manages and implements efforts to support Reynolda through a comprehensive fundraising and promotion program that elevates institutional relevancy, community awareness, and the mission of Reynolda House Museum of American Art and Reynolda Gardens. The Director is responsible for all fundraising, strategic advancement in marketing, earned revenue through admissions and retail, and Reynolda-hosted event planning efforts for both House and Gardens. The Director will develop fundraising strategies for support from individuals, corporations, and foundations, as well as establish goals and strategies for growth in visitation, admissions, membership, annual fund contributions, and Museum Shop and Reynolda Welcome Center revenues. This supervisory role inspires Advancement and Marketing & Communications staff including the teams associated with these areas-all of whom are essential to engaging visitors across the spectrum of Reynolda House and Reynolda Gardens.The Director will provide guidance on the implementation and management of an integrated marketing program that effectively communicates the mission and cultural leadership of historic Reynolda to a broad range of constituencies. This role supervises the strategic alignment of Reynolda's marketing and communication plans with key performance indicators associated with the vision of Reynolda and annual financial and operating goals. This supervisor imagines and implements dynamic strategies to ensure that Reynolda is evolving with visitors, reaching revenue aspirations, and cultivating collaborative and inclusive environments. Job Description Essential Functions:
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Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises the following staff positions including reviewing performance, promotions or discharges, overseeing annual work and budget planning and ensuring that appropriate policies and procedures are adhered to. Supervises: Marketing and Communications Director, Visitor Experience and Donor Records Manager, Membership Manager, Grants & Stewardship Manager, Retail Manager, Event and Program Manager and the respective full-time and part-time staff positions associated with these managers. Additional Job Description About Reynolda: Reynolda is set on 170 acres in Winston-Salem, N.C. and comprises Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda Village Shops and Restaurants. The Museum presents a renowned art collection in a historic and incomparable setting: the original 1917 interiors of Katharine and R. J. Reynolds's 34,000-square-foot home. Its collection is a chronology of American art and featured exhibitions are offered in the Museum's Babcock Wing Gallery and historic house bedrooms. The Gardens serve as a 134-acre outdoor horticultural oasis open to the public year-round, complete with colorful formal gardens, nature trails and a greenhouse. In the Village, the estate's historic buildings are now home to a vibrant mix of boutiques, restaurants, shops and services. Affiliated with and adjacent to the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University, plan your visit at reynolda.org and use the free mobile app, Reynolda Revealed, to self-tour the estate. Mission: Reynolda-as a museum, garden, and historic country estate-connects people with the beauty and complexity of the American story through the integration of art, learning and nature. We cultivate experiences and environments that foster belonging. Values: exploration, open-mindedness, continuous improvement, community building, passion Time Type Requirement Full time Note to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment. WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. |