Development and Membership Manager

Replies within 24 hours **WHO WE ARE** Mattress Factory is a contemporary art museum and artist residency located in Pittsburgh’s Northside, founded in 1977. For nearly fifty years, we have been a pioneering force in the development of site-specific, experimental, and alternative art forms. Artists live and work on-site, creating new works that are deeply informed by and rooted in the spaces they inhabit. Supporting artists is not only part of our mission; it is the core of our identity. We were founded by Barbara Luderowski, a sculptor and visionary who imagined a community “for artists, by artists,” a place where creative risk and intellectual exploration are celebrated. We provide artists across disciplines with time, space, resources, and a supportive team to take chances and grow their practice. Our work doesn’t stop at creation. We are equally committed to connecting these works meaningfully with the public. Through exhibitions, tours, community programs, and artist-led engagements, we help audiences forge personal and lasting relationships with contemporary art. We believe that art creates connections between people, across perspectives, and within our shared environment. Our artist-centered model builds not just exhibitions but a vibrant community. In doing so, Mattress Factory remains not just a site for artistic production, but a catalyst for cultural exchange, discovery, and creative growth. **ADVANCEMENT AT MATTRESS FACTORY** Small but mighty, the Mattress Factory’s Advancement Department is central to succuss of our mission. This dedicated team oversees all fundraising, membership, donor cultivation, marketing, advertising, and public relations for the museum. We are a small team, comprised of an Advancement Director, a Marketing Manager, and a Development and Membership Manager, but our impact is felt across every corner of the organization. We are passionate storytellers, art lovers, and ambassadors for the mission of the museum. Our work is driven by a deep belief in the power of contemporary art and the artists who live and work in residence at the Mattress Factory. We know that when our audiences understand and connect with this work, our institution thrives. Whether building lasting relationships with supporters or amplifying the voices of artists, we are committed to sharing the incredible story of Mattress Factory and the hundreds of artists who have called it home. **THE JOB** The Development and Membership Manager at Mattress Factory plays a key role in advancing the museum’s mission by leading all aspects of its membership program and supporting individual giving initiatives. This position is responsible for developing strategies to grow membership, cultivate donor relationships, and support fundraising efforts including the Annual Fund, special events, and grant reporting. Working closely with the Advancement Director, Executive Director, Artistic Director, and Marketing Manager, the Manager also oversees membership communications, donor stewardship, and administrative support for the Board. This role offers the opportunity to think creatively and collaborate across departments to develop unique programs and engagement opportunities that deepen connections with members and supporters while bringing the museum’s artistic vision to life. Ideal for a passionate, highly organized, people-oriented individual, this position combines strategic relationship-building with creative collaboration in support of contemporary art and community engagement. **JOB DESCRIPTION** - Lead all activities of the membership program, including member events and programming, annual acquisition and renewal campaigns, delivery of member benefits, etc. - Develop membership communication strategy and quarterly membership campaigns to grow membership base and increase individual donor pipeline. - Train and support Visitor Experience staff on membership strategy to grow membership revenue. - Develop and oversee engagement opportunit…