Senior Director, Advancement Events

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

The American Museum of Natural History ( AMNH) is seeking a visionary, strategic, and highly accomplished Senior Director, Advancement Events to lead a sophisticated portfolio of fundraising and donor engagement events that are central to the Museum's philanthropic success, brand visibility, and relationship building strategies.

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Senior Director will oversee the fundraising strategy, production, creative direction, and flawless execution of the Museum's four major annual benefit events - collectively generating more than $5M+ in gross revenue - as well as exhibition openings, Trustee engagement programs, cultivation/stewardship events, and high-profile VIP experiences.

This leader will be responsible for modernizing and elevating AMNH's longstanding events portfolio, introducing fresh and contemporary approaches while honoring the Museum's refined, polished, and worldclass aesthetic, with a focus on maximizing revenue. The Senior Director is a key ambassador for AMNH's mission, serving as a strategic partner across Advancement, Museum leadership, Trustees, internal colleagues, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Strategic Vision

The expected salary range for the Senior Director, Advancement Events is $175,000/annual - $195,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.

Applications and nominations are being received by the Orr Group: https://grnh.se/u6wfu5cr3us .The hiring team will begin reviewing applications immediately. For inquiries, please contact Jesse Bryan at jbryan@orrgroup.com.