Background
The Frick Collection is an art museum consisting of more than 1,100 works of art from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century, displayed in the intimate surroundings of the former home of Henry Clay Frick. The residence, with its furnishings and works of art, has been open to the public since 1935. The Frick Art Reference Library is an internationally recognized research library that serves as one of the most complete resources for the study of Western art. Founded in 1920, the Library today holds more than one million study photographs, 285,000 books, 80,000 auction catalogs, and 2,250 periodical titles. It is open to interested individuals from all over the world.
Summary and Responsibilities
The position is responsible for handling the organization and logistical details of the relationship between The Frick Colelction and its corporate, foundation and government donors. This position reports to the Associate Director of Leadership Gifts & Special Campaigns and is part of the capital campaign for the Frick team that also includes the Head of Publications for External Affairs and the Campaign and Planned Giving Coordinator.
Qualifications
The Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations must be a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with the ability to work proactively and independently and to be a collegial and collaborative member of the Campaign team.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in the humanities. Minimum of two years’ grant-making experience, preferably in a cultural institution. Excellent writing skills. Successful track record in writing grant proposals and building and maintaining relationships with corporate and foundation funders and other constituents. Background or interest in the visual arts preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines. Computer literacy in a Windows environment/Microsoft Office Suite; Raiser’s Edge useful.
Benefits in Employment with The Frick Collection
Full-time employees are eligible to participate in group life, health, and dental insurance plans. Employees contribute to the cost of their health insurance based on income level and type of coverage selected. Other benefits include Short and Long Term Disability insurance, employee contributed tax deferred annuity, flexible spending plans for health, dependent care and commuting costs, generous pension plan with participation after one year of service/vesting after five years of service, 13 paid holidays, and accrual of 12 vacation days the first year of employment (25 days beginning year 2). All employees of the Frick Collection may access free or discounted admission to most of New York’s finest museums. The Frick provides employees and volunteers with a discount on Museum Shop purchases and an on-site employee dining service. The Frick Collection offers a beautiful and pleasant work setting and an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.
Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements/history to:
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
Inquiries without salary requirements will not be considered. Include “Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations” in subject line of email
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at The Collection, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
How to apply
Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements/history to:
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
Inquiries without salary requirements will not be considered. Include “Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations” in subject line of email