About YOU

Before we talk about what you’ve done, let’s talk about who you are…You’re just a good human being with a big heart, and an innate passion for seeing the lives of people change for the better.

You’re a people-person and you love building meaningful relationships

You love being in a dynamic environment. You are self-motivated, driven and are confident working autonomously along with collaborating with a team. You have a knack for gaining people's respect and rapport quickly.

You know what you’re doing

You can handle just about anything that comes your way when it relates to philanthropy and membership programs 

You’re so organised, it’s one of your superpowers

You're a geek for a little admin and you get a buzz out of making sure the systems and processes are slick and firing efficiently.

You are a hard worker, and you have team spirit

You thrive in fast-paced environments with people that are constantly looking to innovate, enjoy challenges, and demand excellence. You thrive on new opportunities and aren't afraid to “get your hands dirty".

You prioritise self-care and the wellbeing of others

You understand the importance of looking after yourself when it comes to health and wellbeing. You’re empathetic and understanding when it comes to relationships with your colleagues and can sense when someone may need support.

About Us

The Melbourne Holocaust Museum (MHM), formerly known as the Jewish Holocaust Centre, is Australia’s largest institution solely dedicated to Holocaust education, research, and remembrance, fostering the values of acceptance and understanding, and preserving the testimonies of our survivors.

Established by survivors in 1984, the MHM is now a world-class museum and research centre, with an outstanding reputation. Annually our education programs are attended by over 23,000students, we hold a wide-array of thought-provoking events, and welcome thousands of local and international visitors through our doors.

The MHM houses more than 1300 survivor testimonies, and over 12,000 historical artefacts from both the Holocaust, and immediate post-war eras.

About the Role

We are looking for someone passionate about working within a museum that’s mission is to combat antisemitism, racism, and prejudice.

The Membership and Individual Giving Specialist at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum (MHM) is responsible for enhancing fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships and expanding membership and individual donor contributions. This role involves coordinating fundraising activities, utilising data analytics, and maintaining comprehensive reporting through the CRM system. Key duties include stewarding the membership program, ensuring member benefits, and fostering engagement to uphold the museum's reputation and brand integrity. Working closely with internal stakeholders and contributes to achieving the museum's mission, vision, and strategic goals.

The successful candidate will excel in fundraising strategies, possess strong data analytics skills, and demonstrate a commitment to ethical fundraising practices. They will be proactive in nurturing member relationships, implementing fundraising programs, and ensuring the sustainable growth of the institution. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the broader community by supporting MHM's mission.

Responsibilities

• Implement fundraising initiatives to attract and nurture relationships with existing and potential MHM donors.
• Coordinate ongoing fundraising activities to secure funds and raise awareness of MHM's mission, focusing on attracting new donors.
• Utilise CRM to manage donor acquisition and retention processes, including researching leads and tracking prospects.
• Coordinate donor recognition events and stewardship efforts to provide an exceptional donor experience.
• Manage all donor interactions and communication
• Develop strategies for membership recruitment, retention, and loyalty to enrich the membership program.

Details

• Pro rata FTE 0.6 to 0.7
• Part time position to be worked across the week.
• Remuneration is based on experience.
• Position is required to work in our Elsternwick Museum for all working days.

Selection Criteria

• Education/Qualifications: the appointee will have: A Bachelor’s Degree communication, business, public relations, specialising in fundraising, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• An understanding of the history of the Holocaust is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of 5 to 10 years experience within the philanthropy sector.
• Please see our position description for the full selection criteria.

Child Safety Standards

Melbourne Holocaust Museum is committed to the safety and protection of children and young people. All candidates undergo screening and assessment against the Child Safety Standards as part of the recruitment process as well as other verifications and checks. As part of MHM’s commitment to children and young people safety and wellbeing the successful applicant is required to have a current Working with Children Check and al offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a current National Police Check.

Apply to be a part of an award-winning team that delivers programming and content to combat antisemitism, racism, and prejudice.

To view the position description, go to our website or email [email protected] using the subject line: Membership and Individual Giving Specialist - Fundraising enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We will be actively interviewing applicants and making offers as they are received, so please don't wait to apply.