Development Coordinator

The USS Midway Museum is a prominent historic floating ship museum located in downtown San Diego and is known as America’s most-visited museum of its kind. Dedicated to preserving the legacy and contributions of naval aviation, the museum honors the brave men and women who have served the United States in uniform. As the top-rated attraction in San Diego, the USS Midway Museum welcomes over 1,000,000 visitors annually and operates nearly every day of the year, providing a rich and engaging historical experience for guests of all ages. The museum offers an insightful glimpse into naval history through its vast collection of exhibits, interactive displays, and the unique ambiance of being aboard an actual aircraft carrier.

The position of Development Coordinator at the USS Midway Museum plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's fundraising efforts and ensuring the smooth operation of development initiatives. This full-time benefited role is scheduled primarily from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional evenings and weekend commitments for special events. The hourly pay rate for this position is $27.00.

The Development Coordinator is responsible for accurately processing and acknowledging gifts from donors, maintaining data integrity within the donor management system, managing timely donor acknowledgments, and providing vital administrative support to the Development team. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who excels at managing data accurately, supports the execution of fundraising campaigns and events, and helps foster strong relationships with donors through timely communication and recognition. The role involves utilizing customer relationship management (CRM) software to record donations, generate reports, and perform data cleanup to ensure consistent and reliable donor information.

Additionally, the Development Coordinator assists with donor stewardship activities such as sending thank-you notes, making calls, and recognizing supporters, contributing to enhanced donor retention and engagement. Support for the annual gala and other special events, including ticketing, invitation preparation, and event logistics, is also a key aspect of this position. Strong organizational skills, computer proficiency including experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar CRM systems, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment are essential elements of success in this role.

Working aboard an aircraft carrier museum requires physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and other equipment safely, with key tasks occasionally involving lifting, bending, and reaching. The USS Midway Museum embraces an inclusive and diverse work environment, offering benefits such as company-paid health and dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and a 403(b) plan with match. Employees also enjoy paid parking, discounts at the museum's café and shop, and free admission to participating museums in San Diego. Committed to equal opportunity, the museum supports applicants and employees with disabilities and other protected statuses by providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about historical preservation and fundraising, who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven setting and is looking to grow their expertise in nonprofit development while contributing to a renowned cultural institution.