Event And Sponsorship Manager

Company Description

Discovery Museum in Acton, MA is a hands-on museum that blends science, nature, and play, inspiring families to explore and learn together. Our mission is to spark delight in learning by igniting curiosity and creativity in children and adults, as they discover together the joys of science, nature, and play.

Role Description

The Event and Sponsorship Manager is a part-time (15 hrs/week) role that will assist the Development Office in planning and executing events, securing sponsorships, and managing sponsor relationships to meet fundraising or revenue goals. Key duties include building on existing relationships as well as identifying and approaching potential new sponsors, negotiating agreements, managing events within stated budgets and logistics, and ensuring sponsor commitments are fulfilled. This role requires a strong mix of sales, marketing, project management, and communication skills. This part-time role with flexible hours will begin in January 2026.

Qualifications

• A solid comfort working with databases, data, and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to plan projects and then implement them to success
• Comfort with being front facing with visitors, donors, and sponsors
• A commitment to ethical behavior
• Clear and professional demeanor and communications skills are essential
• Discretion in the handling of confidential information
• Must be able to attend evening and weekend events (less than 10 per year)
• Experience in development / fundraising or customer service is a plus
• Proficient in Excel and basic MS Office skills
• All positions at Discovery Museum require a satisfactory Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check
• Must be able to occasionally ascend/descend stairs, constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment, and lift up to 25 lbs.

To Apply

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• Interested candidates can send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.