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Development Assistant
George Mason University | |
United States, Virginia, Fairfax | |
March 29, 2024 | |
Development Assistant
Department: College of Visual and Performing Arts Classification: GMU Worker Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage Job Type: Part-Time Work Schedule: Flexible, with additional hours anticipated during August and September 2024 Location: Fairfax, VA Telework Friendly: Yes; Hybrid work eligible Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience Criminal Background Check: Yes About the Department: The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is dedicated to advancing the study, creation, performance, and exhibition of the arts, acting on the strong belief in their transformative influence on individuals and societies. The College honors the values of great traditions in the arts while actively engaging in the creation of new works and ideas. This distinctive fusion of the academic and the professional, the campus and the community, the past and the present, defines the college as it engages new art forms, communities, and ways of working to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. The Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations division is a comprehensive development and alumni relations enterprise with a staff complement of approximately 125 FTE. Functional units within Advancement include development/fundraising, alumni relations, stewardship and donor relations, advancement communications, special events, gift processing, research, prospect management, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, information systems and management, and infrastructure services. About the Position: Under the supervision of the Director of Development, this temporary position will assist the College of Visual and Performing Arts Development Office with its largest fundraiser of the year, ARTS by George! Main areas of responsibility will include soliciting sponsorships via email, phone, and mail; maintaining the event guest list; creating social media materials for advertising the event and thanking sponsors; working with the ARTS by George! steering committee to identify and solicit new sponsors and ticket buyers; ensuring sponsor benefits are activated such as program ads; corresponding with sponsors and tickets buyers prior to the event; and general event support. Position is open from March to October 2024. Schedule will be flexible, up to 40 hours per week, hybrid work eligible. Responsibilities:
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Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for Development Assistant at ; complete and submit the online application; and provide a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Posting Open Date: January 24, 2024 For Full Consideration, Apply by: February 14, 2024 Open Until Filled?: Yes |