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Membership Manager

Location: Twin Cities, MN
Category: Fundraising and Fund Development
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, some weekend or evening hours with limited travel
Closing Date: open until filled, review of applications to start February 8
Salary: DOQ

Located in Minneapolis, the American Craft Council (ACC) is a national, nonprofit educational organization founded in 1943 to promote understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft. ACC is a community that believes in the value of things made by hand, the people who create them, and the meaning that creativity brings to everyday life. ACC champions craft through American Craft–a bimonthly magazine, national juried shows, a specialized research library, achievement awards, and educational workshops and seminars.

Over the next year, ACC will be redesigning its membership program to better meet the needs of our 25,000 members and to attract new members. The Membership Manager is responsible for the current membership program and will play a key role in the redesign process as we look for opportunities to provide exceptional value, responsiveness, and support to our members.

The ideal Membership Manager candidate is a proactive and innovative person who excels at customer service and sales, is motivated to improve the membership program, and demonstrates the capability to prioritize and follow through effectively. Attention to detail, flexibility, and the abilities to think creatively and work successfully with a small team are essential. This position reports to Director of Development, and will work with other key ACC staff, board members, and committees to establish and implement strategies to achieve our short- and long-term membership goals.

Primary Duties:

• Establish, maintain, and enhance positive relationships with ACC members

• Work with internal and external partners to develop and implement membership acquisition and renewal campaigns for ACC, including acquisition efforts at ACC shows

• Manage the production and fulfillment of benefits for ACC members, recommend and develop new member programs and services

• Create materials and messaging for membership renewals, solicitations, stewardship, and other promotional efforts

• Coordinate membership communications both in-house and through outside vendors

• Research, share and implement new ideas for packaging and promoting membership

• Update and maintain member records with a high degree of data integrity and coordinate activities in affiliated databases (i.e. membership, artist, donor, etc.) as needed

• Provide support to the development department, the Board of Trustees, and the Development and Membership Committee as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of experience in membership, fundraising, or related experience required. Nonprofit arts experience is a plus

• Proactive, results-oriented, and goal-focused. Demonstrated success in working independently and as part of a team

• Strategic and creative problem solving skills; able to gather, absorb, and synthesize information from a variety of sources

• Excellent computer skills and experience working with member and/or donor databases required; previous experience with Raiser’s Edge database preferred

• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

• Able to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external constituents including staff, members, donors, volunteers, vendors, and artists

• Able to work some evenings and weekends, willing to travel to represent ACC at shows and events

• Knowledge of the craft community and/or willingness to learn

To Apply:
 
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements via email to: Elissa Chaffee, Director of Development at employment@craftcouncil.org with the subject line: Membership Manager position

The American Craft Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse work environment and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Accountant

Location: Minneapolis, MN
Category: Finance
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: Monday-Friday during business hours
Closing Date: open until filled
Salary: DOQ

Located in Minneapolis, the American Craft Council (ACC) is a national, nonprofit educational organization founded in 1943 to promote understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft. ACC is a community that believes in the value of things made by hand, the people who create them, and the meaning that creativity brings to everyday life. ACC champions craft through American Craft magazine, national juried shows, a specialized research library, achievement awards, and educational workshops and seminars.

Primary Duties: 

This position reports to the Director of Finance and Administration and is responsible for financial accounting functions of the organization, including accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable and cash receipts, maintenance of bank accounts and reconciliations, and general ledger posting and maintenance. This position also assists with the preparation of monthly financial reports, the annual audit, and IRS Form 990.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/accounting or closely related field

• Minimum of three years accounting experience

• Experience in nonprofit area preferred, but not necessary

• Solid experience with computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

• Detailed and quality-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others

To Apply: 

Please send resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to: Gregory Allen, Director of Finance & Administration, at gallen@craftcouncil.org. No Calls Please.

The American Craft Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse work environment and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.