Employment

Current Employment Openings

The Bruce Museum is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion:

The Bruce Museum shall be governed and administered in a manner welcoming to all who promote its Mission and Vision. In all its dealings, the Bruce Museum shall not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, economic status, disability, or any category protected by state or federal law.

Digital Media Associate

Position Summary

The Bruce Museum is seeking its first permanent Digital Marketing Associate (DMA). The DMA will be responsible for developing, obtaining approval, and implementing the Museum's social media strategy and annual calendar, optimizing activities across all digital channels. The role involves leveraging the organization’s growing digital content to establish, report on, and evaluate both short-term and long-term KPIs, such as web views and brand awareness targets. Coordination with internal departments and external agencies is essential to ensure consistency in voice and to cultivate an engaged social media and digital community.

Responsibilities

Data Management and Reporting

  • Analyze long-term needs and optimize marketing-related content.
  • Report on the progress of marketing strategies.
  • Develop monthly reports for analysis and submission.
  • Set measurable goals and monitor progress.
  • Respond to customer feedback.

Campaign Management (Including Exhibitions, Programs, and Events)

  • Create captivating content for various campaigns.
  • Assist in developing video content.
  • Deliver creative content across all digital channels.

Digital Management

  • Expand digital communications reach and enhance the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
  • Develop and write original content.
  • Assist with planning and resource allocation for digital marketing campaigns.
  • Organize and manage digital marketing campaigns across channels.

Interdepartmental Coordination

  • Manage and prioritize the Museum’s digital communications.
  • Liaise with stakeholders, creatives, and various departments.

Standards and Best Practices

  • Ensure functional consistency across digital communications.
  • Monitor and evaluate digital communication efforts.
  • Experiment with and evaluate emerging social platforms.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree or college diploma in marketing or a related field.
  • Minimum of five years of relevant experience in digital marketing, advertising, or communications.
  • Hands-on experience in content management with excellent copywriting skills.
  • Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitch.
  • Proven track record in building and managing digital campaigns.
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong operational and process orientation.
  • Sound understanding of SEO principles.
  • Experience leading matrixed teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt to different styles and tones of voice.
  • Experience working in a museum or arts organization is a plus.
  • Fluency in a language other than English, such as Spanish, is a plus.

Technical Job Specifications

Graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Canva.
Adobe Premiere, or Final Cut
Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Compensation $55,000

Benefits: Medical & Dental (approximately 75% of premium covered by employer); HSA (employer contribution towards plan(medical) deductible); 401k (5% employer contribution); Pre-tax Commuter benefit; Group Term Life Insurance coverage up to $50k maximum; Short Term & Long-term disability coverage; PTO (Sick, Vacation & some federal holidays); Bruce Museum, AAM & NEMA Memberships; 20% discount in the Museum Store & Café.

To apply: submit a cover letter and CV to jobs@brucemuseum.org with the subject line applicant’s last name and “Digital Media Associate”.

Major Gifts Officer, Full-time

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individuals, organizations, private foundations, and businesses/corporations related to Major Gift fundraising activities of the Bruce Museum. They will develop and implement strategies for cultivating relationships, and matching donor interests with Museum needs.

Position Summary

The Major Gifts Officer reports to the Chief Development Office and is responsible for the following:

  • Develop strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donor prospects.
  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit major donor prospects for significant contributions to the Bruce Museum Endowment Campaign, giving societies, and any other Major Gifts fundraising goals.
  • Maintain a portfolio of major gift donors/prospects; track and report progress using metrics.
  • Work closely with the Museum board and campaign committee to manage prospect assignments and record contacts.
  • Serve as an integral part of the team that develops the major gifts annual campaign and Endowment Campaign, coordinating the development of campaign materials, activities, and events.
  • Solicit or facilitate solicitation meetings with major donor prospects.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records/contact reports of all interactions with donors utilizing fundraising software.
  • Oversee implementation of stewardship and recognition for all major donors.
  • Coordinate and maintain positive relationships with other staff members to maximize donor relationships and philanthropic giving.
  • Function as a resource in the coordination of fundraising events.
  • Prepare written materials such as proposals, solicitations, reports, and appeal letters.
  • Record and report key metrics through use of internal tracking systems.
  • Provide excellent donor services as a primary point of contact.
  • Work collaboratively with the development and finance teams to facilitate reporting, research, and analysis.
  • Assist with proposal/concept development, including management, writing, and ensuring high quality, successful submissions to individuals and private foundation donors.
  • Coordinate meetings with major donors and internal teams.
  • Use major giving fundraising and marketing tools.
  • Work collaboratively with board members and staff on fundraising priorities.
  • Acknowledge major donors through public and private recognition.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Recommended Education, Experience, Knowledge, & Skills:

  • At least six years of relevant work experience, including front-line fundraising, working with individual donors, and experience with 501(c)(3) fundraising.
  • Demonstrated work experience and donor contacts in mission-aligned areas.
  • Demonstrated success managing a portfolio of donors.
  • Proven track record in fundraising from individuals.
  • Demonstrated entrepreneurial ability to develop alliances and coordinate shared interests of all parties.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills designed to meet the organization’s challenges.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with considerable experience in writing and presenting information to a variety of audiences.
  • Ability to use data and CRM systems to set fundraising strategy and priorities, measure outcomes, and drive superior performance.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and prospect research skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, mediation, and facilitation skills.
  • Familiarity with 501(c)(3) regulations is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s Degree

Compensation $80,000-$87,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Medical & Dental (approximately 75% of premium covered by employer); HSA (employer contribution towards plan(medical) deductible); 401k (5% employer contribution); Pre-tax Commuter benefit; Group Term Life Insurance coverage up to $50k maximum; Short Term & Long-term disability coverage; PTO (Sick, Vacation & some federal holidays); Bruce Museum, AAM & NEMA Memberships; 20% discount in the Museum Store & Café.

To apply: submit a cover letter and CV tojobs@brucemuseum.org with the subject line applicant’s last name and “Major Gifts Associate”.

Manager of Public Programs, Full-time

The Manager of Public Programs at the Bruce Museum is responsible for storytelling and implementing the Bruce Museum’s strategic plan particularly our mission of cultivating wonder and engaging a broad audience through the power of art and science. This requires creating, coordinating, and executing a diverse range of public programs primarily for adults which activates a broad audience including members, volunteers, and the community at large. The role involves extensive collaboration with museum staff, community partners, and external stakeholders to develop engaging programs. This position requires leadership skills, knowledge of overall organization operations and program execution processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Supervises and oversees co-ordination of a diverse group of external partners that enable execution of public programs. Internal co-ordination across departments including Curatorial Exhibitions, Development, Marketing and Audience Engagement.
  • Supervises the Artist in Residence, including assistance in seeking funding including grants, selecting the artist, overseeing residency scheduling, and planning and evaluating the overall program and specific residency program events.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Program Development and Execution:

  • Develop and execute a fiscal year calendar and budget (overall and by program) of public programs, which includes lectures, workshops, performances, and special events.
  • Execute contracts related to each program event with sufficient lead time to ensure program success.
  • Extensive collaboration and sign-off with museum staff and external partners to ensure program content and format align with the museum’s mission and exhibition themes.
  • Coordinate logistics for public programs, including scheduling, staffing, and equipment/materials procurement.
  • Oversee the implementation of both in-person and virtual programs, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants.
  • Ensure that all public events and programs adhere to safety guidelines, museum policies, and relevant regulations, including coordination with facilities and security staff to address any safety concerns (security).
  • Ensure compliance with ADA accessibility requirements for public events.

Budget Management

  • Develop and monitor the public programs budget, ensuring adherence to budget and effective use of resources.
  • Collaborate with the Development Department to identify and secure funding opportunities for public programs through grants, sponsorships, and donations.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Cultivate relationships with program speakers, performers, artists, and other contributors, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding of program expectations.
  • Liaise with museum visitors, members, and community stakeholders to gather feedback and assess program effectiveness.
  • Work with other staff members to gather quantitative and qualitative analysis of program success

Marketing and Promotion

  • With Marketing, Digital and Social Media staff, develop and implement a marketing calendar to promote public programs, including digital marketing, social media, email newsletters, and print materials and develop criteria to evaluate success overall and by program.

Artist-in-Residence Program

  • Assist in Grant preparation and outreach for the Artist-in-Residence Program.
  • Administer the Artist-in-Residence Program, overseeing artist selection, residency logistics, program calendar and program evaluation for one or more artists.
  • Facilitate collaboration between resident artists and museum staff/exhibitions to enhance the visitor experience including development of a full calendar of programs to support the program and the exhibitions calendar.

Other

  • Provide assistance from time to time with other Audience Engagement department or museum events.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

  • Education: bachelor’s degree in history, museum studies, education, marketing, or related field
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in producing public events or museum programs.
  • Experience in public programing, outreach/community engagement, or museum education. Understanding of young adult segment desired.
  • Background in events planning, development, and implementation of educational/public programs, preferably at a cultural institution.
  • Experience managing budgets.
  • Demonstrated creativity in developing programs that engage a broad public.

Skills:

  • Ability to lead and collaborate across departments to develop and implement a public programs calendar on time and on budget.
  • Confident public speaker, skilled writer, proven relationship builder.
  • Consistently meets deadlines and initiates tasks independently
  • Capable of working effectively under pressure while staying organized and attentive to detail
  • Ability to address the public and interact on a professional level with guest speakers, scholars, authors, dignitaries, and others.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, remote video conferencing, and hands-on experience with databases, such as Altru, a plus.
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to science, arts, and culture.

Compensation $55,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Medical & Dental Medical & Dental(approximately 75% of premium covered by employer); HSA (employer contribution towards plan(medical) deductible); 401k (5% employer contribution); Pre-tax Commuter benefit; Group Term Life Insurance coverage up to $50k maximum; Short Term & Long-term disability coverage; PTO (Sick, Vacation & some federal holidays); Bruce Museum, AAM & NEMA Memberships; 20% discount in the Museum Store & Café.

To apply: submit a cover letter and CV to jobs@brucemuseum.org with the subject line applicant’s last name and “Manager of Public Programs”.

Membership and Annual Fund Manager, Full-Time

The Bruce Museum, Greenwich, CT, seeks a Membership/Annual Fund Manager to join its team. Reporting to the Associate Director of Development, the Membership/Annual Fund Manager is an integral part of the Development team and is responsible for managing and implementing individual giving strategies for the Annual Fund and Membership programs. The successful candidate should be a warm and effective communicator with an organized and collaborative nature able to build relationships and steward members and donors throughout the region in support of the Museum’s mission. A Membership Manager plays a crucial role in expanding membership, enhancing member satisfaction, and achieving strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Membership Recruitment and Retention:

  • Recruit New Members: Develop and lead membership drives and engagement opportunities to attract and acquire new members. Work with Visitor Services on strategies for visitor conversion.
  • Retain Existing Members: Implement strategies to engage current members and enhance member satisfaction and retention.
  • Create copy and content for Member Communications: Including monthly and quarterly renewals, invitations, promotions through print, email, web, and social media, in collaboration with Marketing.

Annual Fund Strategy and Implementation:

  • Create, implement, and evaluate the Annual Fund campaign: Utilize a multi-channeled approach to market the Annual Fund Campaign.

Membership Event Planning and Outreach:

  • Plan and implement Member Events for all levels of membership: Organize events and activities to foster community among members and membership groups.
  • Outreach Strategies: Create and implement outreach plans to expand the nonprofit’s membership base.

Database Management:

  • Maintain Membership Database: Use data collection tools to track member information, measure satisfaction, and report on retention rates. Analyze data to develop new membership retention and growth strategies.
  • Work with the Development Assistant to ensure accuracy of constituent data: Including member and annual fund gift entry, processing of member renewals, solicitations, member cards, and gift acknowledgement letters.
  • Maintain accurate monthly and seasonal reports for Membership and the Annual Fund: Provide to Chief Development Officer and Associate Director of Development, and as needed to the Board of Trustees.

Promotion and Communication:

  • Utilize Print, Web and Social Media: Promote the organization and distribute membership information to prospective members through traditional and online channels.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • 5+ years of museum or non-profit experience working with a broad range of donors.
  • Fundraising experience essential & experience organizing special events required.
  • Presentation skills important; strong communication/organization skills required.
  • Familiarity with PCs, Microsoft Office & web-based communication platforms required.
  • Friendly, customer-service oriented demeanor.
  • Occasional weekend/evening event work required.
  • Altru experience preferred.
  • Strong interest in the arts and sciences preferred.

Compensation $65,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Medical & Dental (approximately 75% of premium covered by employer); HSA (employer contribution towards plan(medical) deductible); 401k (5% employer contribution); Pre-tax Commuter benefit; Group Term Life Insurance coverage up to $50k maximum; Short Term & Long-term disability coverage; PTO (Sick, Vacation & some federal holidays); Bruce Museum, AAM & NEMA Memberships; 20% discount in the Museum Store & Café.

To apply: submit a cover letter and CV to jobs@brucemuseum.org with the subject line applicant’s last name and “Membership and Annual Fund Manager”.

Visitor Services Associate, Part-time

The Visitor Services Associate plays a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a positive experience for visitors at the Bruce. This frontline position involves greeting and assisting visitors, processing admissions, and promoting museum memberships.

Position Summary
The Visitor Services Associate reports to the Front Desk Manager and is responsible for the following:
Welcome visitors to the museum with a friendly and courteous demeanor, providing information about exhibitions, programs, and amenities.
Process ticket sales, memberships, and other transactions accurately and efficiently using the museum’s ticketing system.
Assist visitors with special needs, including accessibility accommodations, stroller and coat check services, and other requests.
Answer visitor inquiries in person, over the phone, and via email, providing accurate information about museum hours, ticket prices, membership benefits, and upcoming events.
Work closely with other visitor services staff, security, and facilities to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for visitors.
Monitor visitor flow and ensure adherence to museum policies and procedures, including crowd control and safety protocols.
Collaborate with museum staff and volunteers to enhance the visitor experience and address any issues or concerns that may arise.
Stay informed about current exhibitions, programs, and events to effectively promote museum offerings and encourage visitor engagement.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Recommended Education, Experience, Knowledge, & Skills:
Education: high school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous customer service experience in a museum or at a cultural institution is a plus.
Demonstrated computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with point-of-sale systems and/or database-driven software, such as Altru, is preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences.
Compensation $16 per hour
Benefits: 20% discount in the Museum Store & Café

To apply: submit a CV to jobs@brucemuseum.org with the subject line applicant’s last name and “Visitor Services Associate.”

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