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Career Opportunities
We currently have two job openings.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
The Stamford Museum and Nature Center is looking for an outstanding professional to join our leadership team in the role of Senior Human Resources Generalist. Working collaboratively and strategically with the Executive Director, the ideal candidate would be a self-starter who has a strong professional demeanor consistently projecting a high energy level and "can do" attitude. In this role, you will advise and lead the implementation and management of SMNC's HR polices and procedures in all HR areas including: talent acquisition and development, wage and salary administration, and employee relations. The Sr. HR Generalist will identify and address solutions that result in the proactive development of HR programs supporting the mission of the SM&NC.
The ideal candidate would have the following experiences:
- B.A. in Human Resources Management or related fields.
- Five-ten years relevant HR Generalist and/or HR Management experience with progressive responsibility.
- Demonstrated competency in the application of the principles and practices of HR, employment law and government compliance; including a working knowledge of Connecticut employment law.
- Experience providing guidance and coaching to management staff in the areas of performance management and management effectiveness. Ability to develop and enhance relationships with all staff in a productive manner
- Ability to promote cultural change with emphasis on recognition programs and retentions strategies.
- Ability to speak effectively before Board or employees and lead initiatives as liaison with the HR Committee.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills, excellent oral and written communications skills as well as computer literacy in the Microsoft Office environment. Experience with an HRIS system a plus.
- Must be able to influence and implement.
- SPHR and/or experience in a non - profit environment is a plus.
This position could be part time or full time and will require some flexibility to participate in evening/weekend commitments as part of the SM&NC staff for special events.
Express your interest by forwarding your resume, two professional references and your salary expectation to kcombs@stamfordmuseum.org or direct to: HR Position, SM&NC at 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, CT 06903.
Director of Development
Working closely with the Executive Director and key programmatic staff, directs development and fundraising activities to build the financial capacity of the SM&NC by identifying and securing funding for all areas of the institution --- general operating, special programs, major fundraisers, corporate sponsorship, annual appeal, and project support.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and executes annual fundraising work plans that include proposals, grants and oversight of institutional fundraisers and special events. Maintains all foundation and corporate files, conducts grant research, prepares annual fundraising work plan.
- Works collaboratively with the Executive Director, Programming, and Finance staff to draft grant proposals and sponsorship packages
- Collaborates with Executive Director on topics, themes, and organization of special projects related to key fundraising initiatives and represents the SM&NC in a sensitive and discreet manner that honors confidentiality
- Manages stewardship, grant, and sponsor correspondence between the Executive Director and current and prospective donors (corporations, foundations, individuals).
- Collaborates with the Head of Membership to maintain the GiftMaker Pro database.
- While performing the duties of this job, regularly operates in a lively and dynamic work environment - must be able to focus on tasks, and sometimes multiple tasks, while being helpful to other departments. The work requires flexibility and may include some non-traditional hours or work on weekends, but generally covers 40 hours per week.
- Serves as the administrative director of the Development Department, supervising the functions of Membership, Volunteers & Interns, and Facility Use & Special Events.
Qualifications & Essential Skills:
- Possess minimum of five years relevant development experience in the cultural, arts or non-profit field
- Minimum B.A. in liberal arts or related fields.
- Must possess the maturity to have professional, respectful demeanor with Board, major donors, and other key business contacts acting with discretion and a keen understanding of stewardship and confidentiality.
- Ability to create routine reports and correspondence. Must be an excellent writer, grammarian, and proofreader across all platforms --- sponsor proposals, grants, correspondence, SM&NC publications, etc.
- Ability to understand and synthesize financial data and manage departmental budgets.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows / Office environment, especially Excel.
- Excellent Internet and research skills.
- Experience managing staff and multiple functions.
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please express your interest by forwarding your resume, including two professional references, development writing samples and your salary expectation to kcombs@stamfordmuseum.org or mail to:
Human Resources
The Stamford Museum and Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT 06903.
Your application will not be considered complete without all of the requested information. No relocation available.
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