Coordinator, Foundation & Government Relations

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was the first museum in L.A. to open its doors 109 years ago and is poised for an exciting new era as it plans for the future. Having recently completed a new strategic framework, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County—including NHMLA at Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and museum in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall—is looking forward to new building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach, and innovative audience engagement. 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, gender, a person with disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI community are welcome and encouraged to apply. 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking a Coordinator, Foundation & Government Relations for our Advancement department.  The Coordinator, Foundation & Government Relations works closely with the Director, Foundation & Government Relations at the Natural History Museum. It is an exciting time as we embark on new journeys of becoming a museum of, for, and with L.A.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Maintains a system to track institutional gifts and grants through the pipeline from project inception to reporting. This includes internal collaboration and communication to ensure proper acknowledgement once the funding is received. 

• Assists with prospect research, produces donor database queries and reports as requested. 

• Assists the Director Foundation and Government Relations with scheduling meetings and entering contact notes into the donor database. 

• Properly documents and maintains funder contact information in CRM. Coordinates with other departmental colleagues to send event invitations and manage RSVP lists.  

• Helps coordinate on-site visits for existing and prospective funders.

• Assists with proposal writing and internal and external reporting, including monthly eBlasts to funders.

This position has the following requirements:    

•  Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills. 

• Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

•  One to two years of administrative experience required, including familiarity with database management systems; related experience within the fundraising or non-profit fields preferred.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally diverse audiences in museums and in sciences.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse community. Hourly range for this position is $21.97 - $23.62 based on experience plus excellent benefits. This is a full time regular, non- exempt position. 

A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums  and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.