Donor Relations & Events Coordinator

El Museo del Barrio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance & dental/vision

Retirement plan

TransitChek

Employee discount

Job summary

El Museo del Barrio in New York City is seeking a Development Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Institutional Advancement team. You will manage the donor database, calendars, files, and event logistics, contributing to donor cultivation with precision in a bilingual environment.

The role requires fluency in Spanish and English, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information, with occasional evenings/weekends for events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant administrative experience.
• One to three years of administrative, development, or nonprofit experience; museum experience a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken, is required.
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Raiser's Edge/NXT strongly preferred; comfort learning new systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication and professional donor relations.
• Discretion handling confidential information and ability to work evenings and weekends for events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain donor database (Raiser's Edge/NXT) and update constituent records, gifts, and contact reports.
• Manage calendars, scheduling for Head of Institutional Advancement and development team; coordinate meetings and agendas.
• Organize electronic and physical files; prepare documents, letters, and briefing materials in house style.
• Support development events and donor cultivation: Gala, openings, and patron events; manage guest lists and RSVPs.
• Collaborate across museum teams to ensure accurate, coordinated fundraising work and project support.

Skills

Administrative support

Database management

Attention to detail

Spanish-English fluency

Event coordination

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge/NXT

Microsoft Office

Job description

El Museo del Barrio in New York City is seeking a Development Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Institutional Advancement team. You will manage the donor database, calendars, files, and event logistics, contributing to donor cultivation with precision in a bilingual environment.

The role requires fluency in Spanish and English, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information, with occasional evenings/weekends for events.