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Mimms Museum of Technology and Art
5000 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA 30076
Full-Time | Non-Exempt
The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art is seeking a proactive and mission-driven Membership and Development Coordinator to lead the museum’s membership program and contribute to its fundraising goals through effective grant research, writing, and reporting. This position plays a vital role in building relationships with members, donors, and institutional funders, while supporting the long-term financial sustainability of the museum.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic plans for individual and corporate member acquisitions, retention, and upgrades to meet or exceed annual revenue goals
- Create content and manage communications for membership-related emails, newsletters, promotional materials, social media, and the museum website
- Oversee design and production of printed membership materials (e.g., brochures, membership cards, appeal inserts) in-house or with external vendors
- Plan, coordinate, and execute member-exclusive events and experiences
- Serve as the point of contact for corporate member events included as a corporate membership benefit
- Collaborate with the Communications team on promotions, campaigns, partnerships, and appeals
- Partner with Visitor Services to support front-line customer service and on-site membership sales efforts
- Assist in setting annual revenue and expense budgets; monitor progress and make data-informed recommendations
- Generate and analyze reports to evaluate the effectiveness of membership offerings, retention strategies, and audience engagement
- Research, write, and submit grant proposals to foundations, government agencies, and other funding sources in alignment with the museum’s mission and programmatic priorities
- Develop and manage a grants calendar to track proposal deadlines, reporting requirements, and stewardship activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather project information, budgets, and evaluation data for grant applications and reports
- Monitor and report on the progress of awarded grants, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and timely submission of all deliverables
- Assist in identifying and cultivating new funding opportunities to support exhibitions, educational programming, and institutional growth
- Maintain accurate records of grant activity and donor correspondence within the CRM system
- Support donor communications and assist with cultivation and stewardship efforts as needed
- Develop and implement a strategic plan to identify high-impact events for museum representation and outreach; attend targeted events to raise awareness and cultivate relationships that support membership growth
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Museum Studies, English, Communications, or related field
- Minimum of two years of experience in membership, grant writing, or development roles, ideally within a member-based or nonprofit organization
- Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated experience creating marketing content and promotional materials
- Demonstrated success in writing awarded grant proposals and reports
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Neon CRM or similar membership/fundraising databases preferred
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments, while also working independently
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Reliable transportation required
Preferred:
- Experience in planning and executing member-focused events
- Familiarity with museum operations, programs, and exhibitions
Additional Requirements
- Successful completion of a criminal and credit background check
- Drug screening required upon job offer
Physical Demands
- Moderate physical activity, including lifting objects up to 25 pounds
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or using a computer
Benefits
This full-time position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Pre-tax Savings Plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, and more
To Apply
Please email a cover letter and resume to info@mimmsmuseum.org with the subject line: Membership Manager
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