Development Officer
Arts & Culture Organization
Application Deadline
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Opportunity Type
Job Opportunity
Scope
CountryStateGreater New HavenGreater Hartford
Fee to Apply
Free
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The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, CT, seeks a highly organized and motivated Development Officer to join our Development team. The Development Officer plays a key role in securing and managing institutional support from foundations, government agencies, corporations, and other partners to advance the Mattatuck Museum’s mission. This position oversees all aspects of the grants program, including research, proposal writing, submission, reporting, and stewardship, while also managing corporate sponsorships and membership initiatives across programs, exhibitions, and events. Working closely with Curatorial, Education, and Finance staff, the Development Officer gathers project information, ensures compliance with funding requirements, and builds strong relationships with funders. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer with strong attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and enthusiasm for supporting museums, cultural organizations, and community impact.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS • Bachelor’s degree preferred, advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus. • 2–4+ years of experience in grant writing, institutional advancement, nonprofit development, or related field. • Proven success in writing compelling proposals and managing grants or sponsorships. • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with excellent attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. • Experience with donor databases (e.g., Altru, Clearview, Salesforce) preferred. • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to cultivate professional relationships. • Interest in the arts, museums, education, or community-focused cultural work. To Apply Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please send a cover letter, current resume, and 3 professional references to: DEVELOPMENT OFFICER SEARCH Attn: Nicole Espeut, Director of Finance Email: Nicole@mattmuseum.org Documents should be sent as attachments using Microsoft Word or PDF format and should not exceed five (5) megabytes. No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Mattatuck Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, and professionalism, as well as to the development of a climate that supports equality and diversity
Development Officer
The Development Officer is responsible for securing funding from foundations, government agencies, corporations, and other institutional partners to support the Mattatuck Museum’s mission and strategic priorities. This role leads the Museum’s grants program (research, writing, submission, and reporting) and manages corporate sponsorships and partnerships across programs, exhibitions, and special events. The Development Officer works closely with colleagues across Curatorial, Education, and Finance to gather project information, steward funders, and ensure full compliance with grant and sponsorship requirements. This position is ideal for a strong writer, a detail-oriented project manager, and a relationship-builder who is passionate about museums, cultural organizations, and community impact. The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses exceptional attention to detail, and brings a proactive, high-energy approach to both day-to-day administrative tasks and creative, high-impact fundraising projects.