Programs and Development Associate

Organization overview—

Join the team at Marin Art and Garden Center, an 11-acre site in the heart of beautiful Marin County, welcoming thousands of visitors every year.

You’ll join a small staff of dedicated non-profit professionals, who have made the Center a community resource and destination. In addition to the gardens, which serve as an inspiration to dedicated gardeners and casual visitors alike, we provide an outstanding venue for hundreds of milestone events year-round, from weddings to memorials to corporate retreats. We are home to a sought-after preschool. We develop public programs that include the beloved Summer Concerts in the Garden, exhibitions of art in our gallery space, workshops, author events and more.

The Center was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2022, in recognition of the significant mid-century architecture and landscape design that has made this a unique space for more than 75 years. Open to the public every day of the year from sunrise to sunset, the Center is a special gathering place that celebrates learning, growth, and the beauty of nature; a place that welcomes us all to be inspired, educated, and entertained—or to just be.

Bring your skills and experience to our team, working to grow and sustain the Center and serve a broader community. We are motivated by a vision to create a sense of pride and connection among all the people of Marin—and beyond—in this thriving, inclusive gathering place.

Position Summary—

The Programs and Development Associate reports to both the Director of Events and Programs and the Director of Development and serves as an important partner to both.

This role is key in managing arts and cultural programs at the Center and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan to support the operating budget and capital campaign for Marin Art and Garden Center.

Programs Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Director of Events and Programs to assist with research, logistics and outreach in the build out and execution of programs and events at the Center, including coordination of sponsors, communication materials, schedules, vendors, and entertainers
• Update, manage and maintain the Center’s internal programs calendar and master schedule
• Help schedule House Manager assignments and respond to day-of questions
• Help supervise all day-of program setup and cleanup, coordinating with internal facilities team, vendors, and program leaders
• Additional duties and projects as requested.

Development Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Director of Development to manage all fundraising activities, including donor cultivation and stewardship, donor benefit management, fundraising event management, grant solicitation, legacy giving and other fundraising related activities.
• Manage donor database (Neon) to assure consistent and accurate data
• Research, prepare and support grant request submittals as needed
• Assist with securing business sponsorships and in-kind donations for events
• Support fundraising event execution, including tracking attendance, logistics and follow-up
• Work with the Director of Development to prepare agendas, produce materials and take minutes for committee meetings and board presentations.

Qualifications and Ideal Candidate—

• Knowledge of and experience with basic nonprofit fundraising strategies and techniques for cultivation, stewardship and solicitation is preferred.
• High proficiency in typing, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, CRM databases, and general tech savvy skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to generate compelling, concise, persuasive and friendly communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly develop rapport with a variety of partners, including: donors, guests, board members, artists, musicians, chefs, non-profit partners, co-workers, committee members, foundation and corporation representatives.
• High level of professionalism, including discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work productively, and accurately, juggling multiple projects and priorities.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and eager to learn and contribute to Marin Art and Garden Center’s mission.

The Benefits of the Role—

• This is an ideal role for someone who wants to experience a wide variety of development, events and program functions while being mentored by seasoned professionals.
• There are 10 paid holidays, paid sick leave, and the option to enroll in a group health plan.
• After six months, you can participate in a 403(b) retirement with employer matching up to 4%
• Although regularity with schedule and hours worked is required, there is flexibility to accommodate work/life balance needs.

Only applications that include both a resume and a cover letter will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Ross, CA 94957 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ross, CA 94957: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person