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The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami seeks a strategic, detail-oriented, and results-driven Membership & Annual Fund Manager to grow the Museum’s base of philanthropic support. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position leads individual membership, annual fund campaigns, recurring giving, and member engagement and retention. The Manager oversees membership and Curator’s Circle program operations, develops compelling fundraising communications, and creates pathways for members and annual donors to deepen their support of MOCA’s exhibitions, educational programs, and community engagement. The role collaborates with the Individual Giving Coordinator on qualified major-gift referrals and with the Development Associate on gift processing, acknowledgments, and records.
Membership Strategy & Growth:
• Develop and implement an annual membership plan with measurable revenue, acquisition, retention, reactivation, and upgrade targets.
• Own the general membership renewal cycle, segmented outreach, lapsed-member reactivation, and recurring membership strategies.
• Maintain an attractive suite of individual membership benefits; coordinate accurate and timely fulfillment with relevant departments.
• Manage membership campaigns and offers, including Miami Art Week membership packages, in partnership with Communications.
• Oversee monthly membership e-blasts and other timely, accurate member communications; maintain quality-control checks for pricing, benefits, dates, and links.
• Coordinate corporate membership benefits, records, and fulfillment; collaborate with the Director of Development and the Individual Giving Coordinator on appropriate referrals and stewardship. Corporate partnership solicitation remains under the Director of Development unless separately assigned.
Annual Fund & Fundraising Campaigns:
• Lead the annual fund program and calendar, including Give Miami Day, year-end appeals, targeted renewals, digital campaigns, direct mail, and recurring giving.
• Develop segmentation, messaging, solicitation plans, donor journeys, and follow-up strategies to improve annual donor acquisition and retention.
• Prepare compelling fundraising appeals, donor communications, campaign briefs, and supporting materials in coordination with Communications.
• Identify members and annual donors with increased giving potential and refer qualified major-gift prospects to the Director of Development and Individual Giving Coordinator.
• Coordinate donor stewardship and annual fund acknowledgments with the Development Associate; personally engage donors when appropriate to the annual fund program.
• Manage campaign budgets, timelines, testing, results analysis, and post-campaign reporting.
Curator’s Circle & Member Engagement:
• Coordinate Curator’s Circle renewals, benefits, communications, and member experiences, in partnership with the Director of Development.
• Develop a year-round calendar of member cultivation and stewardship events with the Events Specialist and Curatorial, Education, and Communications teams.
• Identify potential Curator’s Circle upgrades and refer higher-capacity prospects to the Director of Development and Individual Giving Coordinator for personalized cultivation.
• Ensure consistent and welcoming member experiences at exhibitions, programs, and events.
Institutional Representation & Community Engagement:
• Serve as a visible ambassador for MOCA at relevant cultural, philanthropic, community, and networking events throughout South Florida, including selected external events.
• Attend assigned exhibition openings, membership programs, Miami Art Week activities, and other Museum events; occasional evening and weekend attendance is an essential expectation of the role.
• Cultivate prospective members and supporters at events, document meaningful follow-up in the CRM, and identify appropriate opportunities for membership acquisition and annual giving.
• Coordinate with the Director of Development to prioritize high-value external engagement; participate in approximately two relevant external events per quarter, subject to programming and departmental priorities.
Reporting, Systems & Collaboration:
• Maintain a monthly dashboard tracking membership and annual fund revenue, renewals, retention, acquisition, reactivation, recurring donors, and campaign performance.
• Maintain a coordinated calendar of membership renewals, appeals, communications, events, and reporting deadlines.
• Keep accurate membership and campaign activity records in the Museum’s CRM; coordinate gift entry, acknowledgment, reconciliation, and reporting with the Development Associate.
• Coordinate with the Development Associate on Miami Art Week pass allocation and donor wall information as relevant to membership recognition.
• Collaborate across departments and represent MOCA professionally at member events, community activities, and selected external meetings.
• Work with the Director of Development to establish annual work plans, quarterly priorities, and measurable goals; communicate proactively about progress, risks, and needed decisions.
• All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS-
• Minimum three years of relevant nonprofit development, membership, or annual giving experience; arts and cultural organization experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience planning fundraising campaigns, managing membership programs, and using donor data to improve results.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, organization, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple deadlines, coordinate across departments, and take ownership of measurable outcomes.
• Experience with donor CRMs and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Altru, iWave, Membership Anywhere, or Monday.com is a plus.
• Commitment to MOCA’s mission, diverse audiences, and community-driven work; Spanish and/or Haitian Creole proficiency is a plus.
Full-time, salaried position requiring flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend Museum and external events, including exhibition openings, membership programs, fundraising activities, and cultural/community gatherings throughout South Florida. A Level 2 background check may be required upon offer.
Reports to: Director of Development
Compensation: Salary starting at $60,000 - $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications including an excellent benefits package.
To Apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to SFlores@mocanomi.org with subject line “MEMBERSHIP AND ANNUAL FUND MANAGER”. No phone calls please.
MOCA maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The museum hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and dismisses employees without regard for race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, citizenship, or political belief that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.
Mission
MOCA North Miami is a vibrant and inclusive space for contemporary art. Rooted in and inspired by our diverse communities, we serve as a vital catalyst for artistic innovation and community engagement. Through bold exhibitions, education and public programming, and our permanent collection, we cultivate a lifelong love of the arts.
Vision
Over the next three years, MOCA North Miami will set a bold new standard for contemporary art museums in the United States. Our vision is to be recognized as a leading institution for identifying and championing artists—of all ages and backgrounds—at the moment a museum exhibition can transform the trajectory of their careers.
By sharpening the curatorial instinct that has long distinguished MOCA’s programming, and by committing to supporting artists on the cusp of a breakthrough, MOCA will solidify its role as an integral partner and platform for artistic growth in the country. At the heart of our work is accessibility: we will provide multiple entry points into art and ideas, ensuring that visitors see themselves reflected in our exhibitions and programs.
We are equally committed to nurturing the next generation of creators. Through after-school classes, summer camp, and local partnerships, MOCA will make creativity an essential and accessible part of civic life. By fostering curiosity and artistic expression, we will inspire tomorrow’s artists and audiences, while deepening our role as a cultural hub for North Miami, and the broader region.
This vision defines MOCA. We will be known as the museum where the future of contemporary art is discovered.
The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is seeking an experienced Exhibitions Manager to lead the planning, design, production, and installation of the Museum’s exhibitions and temporary public art projects. Working within MOCA’s distinctive Gwathmey-designed, Kunsthalle-style exhibition environment, the Exhibitions Manager will oversee multiple concurrent projects from initial concept and design through installation and deinstallation. This highly collaborative and hands-on role works closely with artists, curators, registrars, Museum departments, contractors, fabricators, art handlers, and other external partners to translate ambitious curatorial ideas into thoughtfully designed, technically sound, and successfully executed exhibitions.
Lead exhibition production from initial planning and design through installation, completion, and deinstallation, including temporary outdoor public art projects.
Develop exhibition layouts, spatial plans, artwork placement, graphics, signage, and other presentation elements that translate curatorial and artistic concepts into executable designs.
Manage multiple exhibition budgets, schedules, procurement needs, milestones, vendors, and deliverables simultaneously.
Partner closely with curators, artists, and registrars to coordinate exhibition checklists, artwork and installation requirements, layouts, documentation, and available gallery resources.
Coordinate contractors, fabricators, art handlers, installers, vendors, artist travel, and other exhibition production logistics.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of gallery infrastructure, including structural grids, power, lighting, environmental systems, accessibility, and other technical considerations.
Oversee exhibition-related graphics, didactics, signage, photography, video documentation, and other public-facing materials.
Ensure exhibitions are executed in accordance with applicable museum standards and best practices for the care, handling, display, environmental conditions, and security of artwork.
Maintain comprehensive exhibition budgets, schedules, layouts, installation instructions, technical documentation, vendor information, and project archives.
Support traveling exhibitions, exhibition openings, receptions, programs, special events, and other Museum activities as needed.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized exhibition professional who combines strong project management and technical production experience with an eye for exhibition design and spatial planning. They are comfortable managing multiple projects at once, collaborating with a wide range of internal and external partners, and remaining hands-on throughout the exhibition process.
Bachelor’s degree in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Exhibition Design, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in museum exhibitions, exhibition design, exhibition production, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience independently leading exhibition design and/or production projects, including responsibility for budgets, schedules, vendors, contractors, and cross-departmental coordination.
Demonstrated experience developing exhibition layouts and design concepts and translating curatorial concepts into technically sound installations.
Experience handling and installing fine art.
Working knowledge of museum exhibition standards, art handling, environmental requirements, lighting, gallery infrastructure, and installation practices.
Proficiency with SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator; experience with AutoCAD or comparable programs preferred.
Experience developing layouts, elevations, installation drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation.
Strong project management, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Experience with public art installations, museum collections management systems, and/or fluency in Haitian Creole or Spanish is preferred.
This is a full-time, salaried position with a starting salary of $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus an excellent benefits package. The position requires occasional early morning, evening, and weekend hours, particularly during exhibition installations, openings, Miami Art Week, and other high-volume periods. The position currently reports to the Executive Director and will transition to reporting to the Curator upon appointment of that position. A Level 2 background check is required upon offer of employment.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to hr@aperiohr.com with the subject line “Exhibitions Manager.” No phone calls, please.
MOCA North Miami is a vibrant and inclusive space for contemporary art. Rooted in and inspired by our diverse communities, the Museum serves as a vital catalyst for artistic innovation and community engagement. Through bold exhibitions, education and public programming, and its permanent collection, MOCA cultivates a lifelong love of the arts. MOCA is committed to identifying and championing artists at pivotal moments in their careers while providing accessible opportunities for audiences to engage with contemporary art and ideas.
MOCA maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity and is committed to building a culturally diverse staff. All qualified professionals are encouraged to apply."
El MOCA mantiene una firme política de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo para todos los empleados y solicitantes de empleo. El museo contrata, forma, promociona, compensa y despide a sus empleados sin distinción de raza, color, credo, religión, identidad de género, orientación sexual, nacionalidad, edad, estado civil o condición de veterano, discapacidad, ciudadanía o creencias políticas que no prohíban el desempeño de las funciones esenciales del puesto. Nos comprometemos a crear una plantilla culturalmente diversa y animamos encarecidamente a todos los profesionales cualificados a que presenten su candidatura.
