Events & Member Engagement Lead

Farnsworth Art Museum; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine, seeks a seasoned events and member engagement leader to advance fundraising and stewardship for a prominent American art collection.

In this full-time onsite role, you will manage the annual gala, oversee the membership program, and collaborate with the Associate Director of Advancement to deliver high‑impact engagement opportunities for members at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience in professional event planning, or work administering a membership program, or a combination of both.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale fundraising events that generate significant revenue.
• Highly organized with exceptional project management skills and the ability to manage multiple timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistical and administrative planning for the annual gala, including venue, catering, décor, vendor negotiations, and on-site execution.
• Ensure timely fulfillment of gala sponsor benefits and donor recognition.
• Cultivate gifts for the Gala in coordination with the advancement team to meet fundraising goals.
• Develop a year-round calendar of events and programming for Farnsworth members.
• Coordinate membership acquisition campaigns, renewals, and benefit fulfillment to drive revenue growth.
• Oversee membership invitations and digital communications in collaboration with brand strategy.

Skills

Event planning

Fundraising

Budget management

Donor relations

Non-profit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM (donor databases)

Job description

The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine, seeks a seasoned events and member engagement leader to advance fundraising and stewardship for a prominent American art collection.

In this full-time onsite role, you will manage the annual gala, oversee the membership program, and collaborate with the Associate Director of Advancement to deliver high‑impact engagement opportunities for members at all levels.