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Development Manager

Reports to: Director of Marketing and Community Engagement

Department: Community Team

Status: Full-time, non-exempt

Compensation Range: $35-$38 per hour

Schedule: 40 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends.

Location: On-site

Benefits: The benefits package for this role includes paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays; access to our 403(b)-retirement plan; medical/dental insurance plan, and Flexible Spending Account; unlimited Orca card; and exclusive Museum discounts.

Date Posted: August 12, 2026

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Community Engagement, the Development Manager supports the Museum’s fundraising and community relations programs. This supervisory role serves as the Museum’s Salesforce administrator and manages grant-seeking and major gift development. The position also supports effective departmental operations, ensures successful execution of development initiatives, and contributes to sustainable revenue growth. See Full Job Description below.

To Apply: Please e-mail letter of interest and resume to hr@nordicmuseum.org with “Development Manager Position” in the subject line. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. No phone calls please. Position open until filled.

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