Positions currently available:
Director of Development (below)
Sales Associate (click)

POSITION: Director of Development

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday. Some weekends, evenings, and during special events.

Basic Function: Responsible for unearned/contributed income for the National Steinbeck Center.

Organizational Relationships

Line

• Responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the successful performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Serve on the National Steinbeck Center Management Team.
• Serve as a staff liaison to the National Steinbeck Center Board of Trustees Executive Development Committee and other related committees.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of the following: Development and Membership Coordinator.
  
• Responsible for Special Events, Grants and Sponsorships.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Ongoing

• Establish and manage development plan, staff and budgets.
• Provide institutional vision and leadership and create and implement annual plan for all fundraising efforts of the National Steinbeck Center.
• Work with appropriate staff, consultants, interns, trustees, board members and volunteers to execute and/or supervise all fundraising activities including, but not limited to:
  • Annual giving program
  • Membership program
  • Major gifts program
  • Planned giving program
  • Government foundation and corporate grant writing
  • Capital campaign and related activities
  • Endowment program
  • Donor recognition and other special events and projects
  • Sponsorship program- development and fulfillment
  • Fundraising events
• Cultivate and solicit potential and current donors via personal contact, board involvement, media contact and other appropriate fund raising tactics.
• Create, review, and conduct performance appraisals of department staff and take appropriate disciplinary action when deemed necessary.
• Consult frequently with the Executive Director and Management Team in order to provide a unified effort and message

Other

• Perform any special projects as directed by the Executive Director, advisory board chairs, or Board of Trustees.
• Be family with all National Steinbeck Center programs.
• Represent the National Steinbeck Center and its program areas in professional and community activities as deemed appropriate.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key personnel from local, regional and national funding sources, foundations and corporations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional and national fundraising organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business and five years experience in fundraising for non-profit organizations or equivalent.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to craft message and approach to different audiences.
• Ability to work independently but within the scope of the organization’s mission.
• Strong leadership skills, including ability to motivate, coordinate and work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Basic accounting proficiency, including preparing budgets, financial summaries, and reports.
• Significant contacts in the business, entertainment and donor community.
• An interest in and knowledge of John Steinbeck, his works and/or other literature preferred.
• An interest in the Salinas Valley – its history, and the people.

Other Requirements

• Fluency in English. Fluency in Spanish a plus but not required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects at one time.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work with staff of all levels.
• Proficient in the use of PC programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, the internet, and experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment, i.e. faxing, postage meter, copy machine, etc.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and a vehicle.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Must be capable of climbing up and down a ladder.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
• Must be able to alternatively sit, stand and walk at least 8 hours per day.
• Must be available some nights and weekends for special events and programs.

The National Steinbeck Center offers competitive wages and benefits commensurate with experience. For more information about the National Steinbeck Center, please browse our website. Interested persons please send letter, resume and salary history to:

National Steinbeck Center
Attn: Personnel Department
One Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901

Or email to Sandra@steinbeck.org

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Sales Associate

SUMMARY OF POSITION

• Maintain the Museum Store appearance and stock items as needed
• Process admission to the Museum, merchandise sales in the Museum Store and special orders
• Orient patrons to the Center’s facilities and welcome guests to the Center
• Promote membership, changing exhibitions, programs and donations to patrons of the Center
• Assist with annual and mid-year inventory, merchandising and in-store promotions
• Open and close exhibition halls, changing galleries and the Center’s other facilities on a daily basis
• Answer phone inquiries and patron questions
• Other tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree or Museum Store experience required.
• Experience using Retail Pro or similar P.O.S. software desired.
• Experience in retail or wholesale business required.
• Knowledge of product development and visual display desired.
• Out-going, service-driven and organized.
• Passion for and knowledge of books.
• An interest in John Steinbeck, his works and/or other literature preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in English required
• Fluency in Spanish. Preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects at one time;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Good organizational skills and attention to details;
• Good time management skills;
• Excellent team player;
• Ability to professionally represent the National Steinbeck Center and its interests.
• Proficient in the use of PC programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Must be able to operate general office equipment, i.e. faxing, copy machine, etc.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Must be capable of climbing up and down a ladder.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
• Must be able to alternatively sit, stand, and walk at least 8 hours per day.

The National Steinbeck Center offers competitive wages and benefits commensurate with experience. For more information about the National Steinbeck Center, please browse our website. Interested persons please send letter, resume and salary history to:

National Steinbeck Center
Attn: Personnel Department
One Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901

Or email to: patrick@steinbeck.org