Current Openings
Development & Membership Coordinator
Under the direction of the Membership Manager and the Director of Development, the Development & Membership Coordinator (Program Coordinator) provides logistical and administrative support to the Burke's fundraising and membership programs, primarily through gift processing, membership fulfillment and acknowledgement. This position also coordinates the mailings and appeals that encourage membership sales and annual fund donations, and supports efforts to steward members and donors as needed. As a member of both the Membership and Development teams, this position will also contribute to the spirit of collaboration and partnership between both programs.
Development Officer
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer for Corporate and Foundation Relations builds long-term, engaging relationships with the Burke’s institutional partners and increases financial support for operational and programmatic priorities museum wide. The Development Officer for Corporate and Foundation Relations cultivates and stewards a large portfolio of corporate, foundation, tribal and government funders, and is responsible for developing, writing, tracking, and reporting on grants to benefit the Burke Museum. Fundraising efforts are split among general operations, exhibits, education, and collections and research divisions. This role is a vital member of the Burke’s Development team, contributing knowledge and new ideas to the team’s shared work and playing a hands-on role in delivering on goals.
Executive Assistant and Board Liaison
The Executive Assistant’s primary responsibility is relationship management for the Executive Director. This work encompasses all levels of support for achieving the mission of the Burke Museum and is responsible for acting as Board Liaison to the Burke Museum Association (BMA), coordinating all aspects of BMA meetings, and serving as the focal point of contact among BMA members, the Director, the Burke Administrator, and museum staff. The Executive Assistant also scopes and manages special projects within the Museum, which may have impact beyond the Museum itself.
Human Resources Coordinator
This position reports to the HR Manager and is a key part of the administrative team. This position will support general HR operations, is an integral part of recruitment and onboarding, and is central to the management of our volunteer program. This position will be trusted to make independent and sound decisions, which have significant financial and organizational consequences. The HR coordinator is responsible for adhering to and enforcing University and museum policies to facilitate HR and administrative operations. This position requires significant organization, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills with request and substantive interactions. Individual initiative, solid judgement, discretion regarding sensitive and confidential matters, and superior customer service skills are all necessary for the tasks assigned. This position requires accuracy, efficiency, flexibility, creativity, and a desire to serve multiple stakeholders, while working within UW regulations.
Employment Opportunities
Employment at the Burke Museum is managed by the University of Washington. Career positions offer competitive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, museum membership, and a tuition exemption program. To learn more, visit the UW Benefits & Work/Life page.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Details for current openings may be found on the University of Washington's employment page.
Our Work
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