Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$30/hr
Description At the Worcester Art Museum, donor and member communications do more than share updates—they help people understand why the Museum’s work matters, feel connected to its mission, and see themselves as part of …
Skills: Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Donor-Centered Storytelling, Project Coordination
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$60k–$75k/yr
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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States • On-site
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The specialist will create donor-centered storytelling materials including newsletters, appeals, and web content to strengthen relationships with supporters. They will also manage the communications calendar and coordinate timelines and approvals across the Marketing and Development teams.
Requires a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience in a mission-driven setting. Candidates must possess strong writing and editing skills and experience in project coordination.
Description
At the Worcester Art Museum, donor and member communications do more than share updates—they help people understand why the Museum’s work matters, feel connected to its mission, and see themselves as part of its future. The Donor Communications Specialist will bring that work to life through clear, thoughtful, donor-centered storytelling that strengthens relationships with members, donors, and community supporters.
This role is a strong fit for a thoughtful writer who can turn ideas, information, and institutional priorities into meaningful communications while staying organized across many moving pieces. Across newsletters, appeals, invitations, presentations, web content, and other member and donor-facing materials, the Donor Communications Specialist will help manage the shared communications calendar, coordinate timelines and approvals, gather input from colleagues, and move projects smoothly from idea to final delivery.
A strong candidate will be a collaborative communicator who can balance focused writing time with frequent coordination across teams. Working closely with colleagues in Marketing, Communications, and Development, they will draft and revise a range of communications, from brief updates to more developed stories and presentations, seek clarity when needed, follow up on details, incorporate feedback, track deadlines, and help ensure each communication is delivered on time, in the right voice, and with a clear sense of purpose. This is an opportunity for a developing communications professional to grow in nonprofit and philanthropic storytelling while contributing to a cultural institution that serves Central Massachusetts and beyond.
Position Title: Donor Communications Specialist
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Department: Marketing
Division: Advancement
Reports to: Director of Communications and Marketing
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Salary Range: $28.21 - $30.77 hourly rate
Requirements
The Worcester Art Museum connects people, communities, and cultures through the experience of art. Our wide-ranging exhibitions tell global stories—from art made thousands of years ago to works being created today. The Museum’s collection of nearly 40,000 objects, assembled since its opening in 1898, provides a foundation to connect visitors of all ages with art, artists, and the ideas they spark. With strong ties to both our local community and the international art world, the Worcester Art Museum is an essential cultural venue for Central Massachusetts and beyond.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility at WAM: At WAM we are committed to building a diverse environment, one where staff feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Please visit our Mission, Vision, and Values page to learn more.
The Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
Connecting people, communities, and cultures through the experience of art.
The Worcester Art Museum creates transformative programs and exhibitions, drawing on its exceptional collection of art. Dating from 3,000 BC to the present, these works provide the foundation for a focus on audience engagement, connecting visitors of all ages and abilities with inspiring art and demonstrating its enduring relevance to daily life. Creative initiatives— including pioneering collaborative programs with local schools, fresh approaches to exhibition design and in-gallery teaching, and a long history of studio class instruction—offer opportunities for diverse audiences to experience art and learn both from and with artists. Since its founding in 1896, the Worcester Art Museum has assembled a collection of 38,000 objects: from the ancient Near East and Asia, to European and American paintings and sculptures, and continuing with works by contemporary artists from around the world. WAM has a history of making large scale acquisitions, such as its Medieval Chapter House, the Worcester Hunt Mosaic, its 15th-century Spanish ceiling, and the Flemish Last Judgment tapestry. In 2013, the Museum acquired the John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection comprising two thousand arms and armor objects. It continues to commission and present new works, such as 2017’s installation of the interactive Reusable Universes and Organic Concept works by Shi Chieh Huang.
Offices: 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609, US
Connecting people, communities, and cultures through the experience of art.
The Worcester Art Museum creates transformative programs and exhibitions, drawing on its exceptional collection of art. Dating from 3,000 BC to the present, these works provide the foundation for a focus on audience engagement, connecting visitors of all ages and abilities with inspiring art and demonstrating its enduring relevance to daily life. Creative initiatives— including pioneering collaborative programs with local schools, fresh approaches to exhibition design and in-gallery teaching, and a long history of studio class instruction—offer opportunities for diverse audiences to experience art and learn both from and with artists. Since its founding in 1896, the Worcester Art Museum has assembled a collection of 38,000 objects: from the ancient Near East and Asia, to European and American paintings and sculptures, and continuing with works by contemporary artists from around the world. WAM has a history of making large scale acquisitions, such as its Medieval Chapter House, the Worcester Hunt Mosaic, its 15th-century Spanish ceiling, and the Flemish Last Judgment tapestry. In 2013, the Museum acquired the John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection comprising two thousand arms and armor objects. It continues to commission and present new works, such as 2017’s installation of the interactive Reusable Universes and Organic Concept works by Shi Chieh Huang.
Offices: 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609, US
