Development Coordinator

Genesee Country Museum; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent historical museum in the UAE is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising activities. Responsibilities include donor database management, membership support, and event assistance. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of experience in data entry and customer service, with proficiency in donor databases and Microsoft Office. This role offers a competitive benefits package and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation time

Floating holidays

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in data entry, customer service, and/or administrative support.
• Proficiency with donor databases (Bloomerang preferred).
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Primary user of the donor database, ensuring accurate data entry and gift processing.
• Assist with member recruitment and engagement activities.
• Process event registrations and maintain guest lists.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Tools

Donor databases

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Genesee Country Village & Museum, located in Mumford, NY 25 miles outside of Rochester, is the largest living history museum in New York State. Our 68-building Historic Village, John L. Wehle Gallery, and Genesee Country Nature Center host nearly 100,000 guests each year on site, off site around the community, and online across the world. Learn more on our website www.gcv.org.

Position Overview

The Development Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Genesee Country Village & Museum’s fundraising activities. This position is responsible for accurate and timely gift processing, donor database management, membership support, and event assistance. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and a donor-centered approach to help strengthen the Museum’s development efforts.

Responsibilities

Donor Database Management (50%)

• Serve as primary user of the donor database, ensuring accurate data entry, gift processing, and record maintenance.
• Generate timely and accurate donation acknowledgements, thank you letters, and tax receipts for individual and institutional donors.
• Produce donor and member reports, mailing lists, and giving summaries as needed.
• Reconcile monthly giving reports with the Finance Department to ensure accuracy.

Membership Program Support (30%)

• Assist with member recruitment, recognition, and engagement activities and events.
• Provide responsive customer service by addressing member inquiries and needs.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing teams on member communications and outreach.

Event Assistance (20%)

• Process event registrations and sponsorships; maintain guest lists.
• Prepare event materials and provide on-site support for development events.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in data entry, customer service, and/or administrative support.
• Proficiency with donor databases (Bloomerang preferred).
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Office setting.
• Perform physical work such as kneeling, reaching, bending, crouching, pulling, and pushing, lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to walk up to 1 mile when working events.

Salary and Benefits

Benefits: We are proud to support the health and wellbeing of the people we employ. We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, NYS Disability, Supplemental Disability, Vacation, Personal time, Floating Holidays, accrued NYS Sick Leave and an employee assistance program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Genesee Country Village & Museum is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees, applicants, and interns for employment. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Commitment to Representation

Museums have a vital role to play as community anchors—spaces where history, culture, and identity are preserved, celebrated, and made accessible to all. To truly fulfill this mission, museums must build intentional, ongoing relationships with the communities they serve, especially those historically underrepresented.

Genesee Country Village & Museum is actively committed to expanding our interpretation and exhibits to include voices and perspectives frequently underrepresented in museum collections, the telling of history, and outdoor spaces. Guided by our mission, values, and inclusive culture of curiosity, we strive to ensure that all visitors, volunteers, and employees feel safe, welcomed, and celebrated throughout their museum experiences.