Museum of the Rockies (MOR) seeks a creative and experienced fundraiser to be its next Director of Development and Membership. The Director is a critical member of the museum’s leadership team and will need to bring to the position an in-depth understanding of fundraising, membership, and events. The new Director will be responsible for helping to hire key positions and expand the department to meet the growing needs of the museum and its exciting future.

Museum of the Rockies (MOR) is Montana’s most visited museum. In 2021, MOR broke attendance records with over 230,000 general visitors and thousands of program participants and had one of its most successful fundraising years on record. The museum has also recently completed an ambitious and transformative strategic plan. With vision and a record of success in a thriving community, MOR is poised for substantial growth and the leadership of a Director of Development who can work with the Executive Director, Board, University, staff, and community to achieve greater success. 

Museum of the Rockies (MOR) is Montana’s most visited museum. In 2021, MOR broke attendance records with over 230,000 general visitors and thousands of program participants and had one of its most successful fundraising years on record. The museum has also recently completed an ambitious and transformative strategic plan. With vision and a record of success in a thriving community, MOR is poised for substantial growth and the leadership of a Director of Development who can work with the Executive Director, Board, University, staff, and community to achieve greater success. 

The museum is a college-level division of Montana State University, an independent 501©(3) organization, a Smithsonian Affiliate, an accredited AAM museum, and a repository for state and federal fossils. Located on a 22-acre museum site, it includes a 120,000-square-foot-facility, the state-of-the-art Taylor Planetarium, the 220 seat Hager Auditorium, Martin Children’s Discovery Center, and Living History Farm, along with an off-site 553-acre paleontology preserve.

MOR is located in Bozeman, MT, one of the country’s fastest growing and prosperous communities. Nestled into the Rocky Mountains, the community offers bountiful outdoor recreation activities along with a vibrant culture of good food, art, and music. 

Full-time. Starting pay $95,000 annually and up, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Screening of applications will begin on or before February 8, 2022; however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. 

Candidates: Prior to applying, candidates should carefully review minimum and preferred qualifications to ensure that they fulfill the requirements. Along with the required application materials, a formal 2-page cover letter should specifically address the listed qualifications and how the candidate meets them.  

Benefits: MOR pays a competitive salary with an exceptional benefits package (Package includes: health, dental, and life insurance along with an employer matching retirement plan and the possibility for tuition reeducation for staff and dependents).  

Learn more and apply at https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/28265