Development & Executive Associate

Rockport Center For The Arts; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid time off

Health insurance provided (100%)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Rockport Center for the Arts is seeking a Development & Executive Associate who is highly organized and enjoys working with people to support membership, fundraising and executive functions.

The role coordinates RCA’s membership program, donor stewardship, sponsorships and events, while providing administrative support to the Executive Director and Deputy Director. It is a full-time, on-site position based in downtown Rockport, TX.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Experience with donor, membership, CRM or similar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own RCA membership program including recruitment, renewals, communications, engagement and stewardship.
• Coordinate donor cultivation, stewardship, annual giving, sponsorships and grants.
• Coordinate RCA's monthly exhibition openings and member gatherings with staff.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Deputy Director.

Skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Communication skills

Discretion

Microsoft Office

CRM / donor systems

Team collaboration

Tools

CRM database

Job description

An exciting opportunity awaits a highly organized, energetic individual who enjoys working

with people and wants to make a difference in a growing arts organization.

Rockport Center for the Arts (RCA) is a vibrant, multidisciplinary arts organization located

in the heart of Downtown Rockport, Texas. Through exhibitions, performing arts, adult and

youth education, festivals, community programs and special events, RCA welcomes

approximately 50,000 visits each year and serves thousands of youth and families through

free arts programming.

Title: Development & Executive Associate

Reports To: Executive Director

Status: Full-time

Position Announcement: October 1, 2026

Timeline: Open until Filled

Position Purpose

The Development & Executive Associate supports the membership, fundraising and

executive functions of Rockport Center for the Arts.

The position has primary responsibility for RCA’s membership program, including member

recruitment, renewals, communications, records, engagement and stewardship. The

Associate also leads the coordination of RCA’s monthly exhibition openings and member

gatherings, working collaboratively across departments to create welcoming experiences

that strengthen members’ connection to the organization.

The Associate works closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Director to support

donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, special events and

development administration. The position also provides organizational and administrative

support to the Executive Director and Deputy Director, helping ensure priorities, projects

and communications move forward accurately and on time.

This is an excellent position for someone who enjoys people, is exceptionally organized,

takes initiative and finds satisfaction in making sure details do not fall through the cracks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Membership & Engagement

• Take primary ownership of RCA’s membership program, including recruitment, renewals, communications, engagement, and stewardship.
• Maintain accurate membership records and track membership growth, retention, participation and revenue.
• Work with the Membership Committee and Communications team to develop and implement strategies to grow membership, improve retention and increase member
• Lead the planning and coordination of RCA’s monthly exhibition openings and member gatherings, working collaboratively with the Gift Shop Manager, Curator and other staff on communications, hospitality and event details.
• Build relationships with members and coordinate benefits, special opportunities and other efforts that strengthen their connection to RCA.
• Support the Executive Director and Deputy Director with donor cultivation and stewardship, annual giving, sponsorships, underwriting, grants and other
• Maintain accurate donor and prospect records and assist with acknowledgements, correspondence, research, mailings and preparation for donor meetings.
• Coordinate donor and sponsor benefits, development calendars, deadlines and follow-up to help ensure commitments are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Support fundraising and signature events and help identify opportunities to deepen relationships with members, donors, sponsors and other supporters.

Executive & Administrative Support

• Provide administrative and project support to the Executive Director and Deputy presentations and special projects.
• Assist with preparation and organization of Board and committee materials.
• Track projects, deadlines and follow-up items to help keep organizational priorities moving forward.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for members, donors, Board members, community partners and others interacting with RCA leadership, handling sensitive information with discretion.

Organizational Support

• Work collaboratively across departments and contribute to a positive, team-oriented workplace.
• Participate in exhibition openings, signature events and other major organizational activities.
• Represent RCA professionally and enthusiastically and assist with special projects that support the organization’s mission and operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and projects through completion.
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, sound judgment and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with a warm and professional approach to working with members, donors and guests.
• Ability to handle confidential organizational and donor information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with donor, membership, CRM or similar database systems preferred.
• Previous experience in nonprofit administration, development, membership, executive support, customer relations, event coordination or a related field substitute.
• Enthusiasm for the arts and the mission of Rockport Center for the Arts.

Working Conditions

The regular workweek is Monday through Friday with periodic evenings and weekends,

particularly in connection with monthly exhibition openings, signature events and other

special activities.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would impose an undue

hardship.

Full-time position. Competitive compensation based on experience.

Benefits include three weeks paid time off and employee health insurance provided and covered at 100% by Rockport Center for the Arts. Professional development opportunities are also provided.

Employment is at will with a six-month evaluation/introductory period.

For more information about Rockport Center for the Arts, please visit the RCA website.

Rockport Center for the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.