Employment

Historic Hudson Valley (HHV) is a Westchester-based cultural non-profit that welcomes visitors to five National Historic Landmarks, including Philipsburg Manor, Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, and Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate. HHV offers an array of K-12 school programs, public tours, and seasonal festivals including the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze.  The organization has a national reputation for groundbreaking on-site educational programs and award-winning digital content in the content areas of Northern colonial enslavement, regional women’s history, and storytelling.  

HHV seeks a donor-focused Development Associate to join its 4-member development team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make meaningful contributions to the long-term vitality of Westchester’s largest cultural organization while building valuable skills and learning about fundraising and membership programs.  

The successful candidate will have 4-6 years of relevant work experience and the following skills:  

• Adept with databases/CRMs; experience with Tessitura is a plus 

• Excellent problem-solving skills 

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive  

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills  

• Basic design/layout and presentation development skills  

• Online research skills 

• Experience with Microsoft 360 and/or similar programs 

Responsibilities include:   

• Ensure accurate and optimal data input, reporting, and usage of Tessitura, HHV’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, on behalf of the development/membership team 

• Represent HHV’s membership program internally and externally—respond to phone and email inquiries from members, potential corporate sponsors, and general donors; triage to team members as necessary 

• Coordinate and support a broad range of development activities, including events, stewardship, communications, prospect research, scheduling, grant reporting, and others as needed.  

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer funded 401K, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Occasional evening and weekend hours at special events are required. 

Historic Hudson Valley adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local COVID-19 requirements and has taken many precautionary measures to ensure the safety of staff and visitors. Successful candidates are required to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, absent medical, religious, or pregnancy related accommodations and will be required to submit proof at time of hire. 

Historic Hudson Valley values diversity and is committed to a workforce inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, and identity. Diversity is an integral part of our history and culture; honoring all voices of the past and present is central to our mission and our impact. 

To apply for this position, please visit our employment page: www.hudsonvalley.org/employment, create your profile, and apply.  

 

Location: Westchester County, New York 

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Salary: $50,000