Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator Job Number: 25503 Functional Area: Development/Fundraising Department: Museum School Area: Associate Provost for the Arts Pay Range Minimum: $60,000 Pay Range Maximum: $79,200 Employment Type: Part-time Temporary (Hybrid) Employment Category: Exempt Visa Sponsorship Available: No Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Pay Grade: 6 Email a Friend Save Save Apply NowPosting DescriptionDEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, MIT Museum, assists in the solicitation and cultivation of prospects and the coordination of proposals, memberships, presentations, events, meetings, initiatives, and administrative projects; coordinates a range of fundraising projects in consultation with MIT Museum and Resource Development colleagues; provides administrative and project management support for activities , including use of Advance for prospect/donor tracking and management, prospect research, drafting correspondence, memos, proposal content, and reports; coordinates logistics of development events and meetings, and expediting follow-up actions; supports the organization and expansion of the Corporate Membership program, liaising with Corporate Membership for their benefits, events, ticketing access, and/or in relation to the Cambridge Science Carnival.Job RequirementsREQUIRED: High school education or equivalent; a minimum of three years of relevant experience in fundraising, development, communications, or marketing; proficient with MS Office, comfortable learning new software, and knowledge of general office procedures; ability to organize, prioritize, and carry out detailed procedures independently, and to prioritize deadlines while managing multiple projects; motivated to thrive in a team environment by taking resourceful initiative that adapts to evolving Museum priorities; ability to communicate and interact at the highest level of refinement, including with Museum staff, Institute leadership and donor/prospect constituencies; advanced writing, editing, and proofreading skills with high attention to detail; high level of discretion in managing confidential information. PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree; enthusiasm for the MIT Museum mission and a foundational knowledge of science and technology; experience using a CRM or donor database (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge etc.); familiarity with brand and message consistency.1 year term position part-time (45% effort).This is an in-person role: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with some flexibility for hybrid work. 2/20/2026

Created: 2026-03-10