Development Associate - CRM Manager

The Fairfield Museum is seeking a Development Associate, responsible for administering Museum’s fundraising operations, including data management in our Neon One database, donor communications, and special event management. For a full position description, visit: https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/employment-opportunities/

Position Responsibilities

Development Administration:

• Responsible for processing all donor contributions and drafting correspondence in a timely manner, ensuring financial reporting and reconciliation, and maintaining accurate donor records.
• Maintain CRM database Neon One, update records, enter gifts and memberships.
• Manage production and mailing of fundraising appeals, membership renewals, and program announcements.
• Manage online donations and montly membership renewals. Coordinate with website manager to ensure operation of online giving portal.
• Work with bookkeeper to reconcile donations.
• Generate reports that analyze giving trends and donor communication.
• Assist with organizedonor stewardship and recognition events, as well as other special events that support the Museum’s fundraising.

Executive Assistance

• Support the ExecutiveDirector in the preparation of fundraising materials and reports.
• Coordinate meetingschedules for Board and Executive Director.
• Prepare minutes for Board and committee meetings.

Job Requirements:

• College degree required as well as 2-3 years experience in non-profit fundraising or managing a small business office.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, mail merge, and Google Suite.
• Experience with donor CRM databases, preferably Neon One or similar, or a demonstrated ability to learn to new technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a good-humored, energetic, enthusiastic, and team-focused attitude.
• Excellent task and project management skills; ability to prioritize work and keep track of multiple competing demands in a dynamic work environment.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a temporary, part-time position, working 21/hours week onsite at Fairfield Museum on a flexible work schedule. Position ends June 26th, 2026 but may be extended. Starting compensation is $30/hour with paid vacation and sick days.

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and a letter of interest detailing your work experience and how it meets the job requirements for this position. All cover letters and resumes should be sent as ONE PDF DOCUMENT titled “Last Name Cover Letter and Resume” to search@fairfieldhs.org. Please title emails as DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE in the Subject Line.

About the Fairfield Museum

The Fairfield Museum is a vibrant center of community life that welcomes more than 30,000 annual visitors, a prominent center for the study of arts and humanities, and an award-winning educational center that serves more than 4,000 students. Our Mission is to inspire civic engagement by celebrating the diverse history of our region and its people. As a dynamic public forum, we believe in the power of art and humanities to inspire the imagination, stimulate ideas, and build a better society. www.fairfieldhistory.org