Job · Chicago, IL · Full time

Manager, Development Communications

Kenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and Industry · Arts, Culture & Humanities · $66.4M budget · 355 staff · Since 1933

Why Kenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Inspires curiosity and innovation through interactive science exhibits and integrated learning experiences that show how science impacts our daily lives.

  • Griffin MSI features world-class permanent exhibitions that inspire and excite guests and imbue interest in STE(A)M. In Science Storms, guests can experience the extraordinary science behind some of nature's most powerful and compelling phenomena. Visitors can step aboard the U-505…$35.6M spent in FY2024
  • Educational Programs and Activities. Education at the museum occurs both inside the museum walls, and the community and schools surrounding the museum and beyond. Hands-on student programming such as labs, STEAM clubs, Girls in STEM events, career showcases, teacher professional…$8.6M spent in FY2024
  • Museum and Operations, which include Program Support Services and Exhibit Maintenance. These expenses support the Museum's mission of inspiring the inventive genius in everyone by providing guests and teachers with integrated learning experiences and programming that is centered on exciting…$7M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$163K–$807K
11 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$62.3M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
355
employees
162 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
84%
of spending
Looks good: 84% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+6%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
74 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 73.7 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1938
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

About Us

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI’s mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences.

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in Griffin MSI’s garage and more!

If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you! The Manager, Communications is responsible for the development and implementation of communication strategies and projects that connect donor and member audiences to the Museum, adding a fresh approach to content and delivery that will be used across all fundraising and membership initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, message and complete departmental communications from conception through production, collaborating with the content manager(s) in EA and Marketing staff who provide key support to ensure project meets the needs of the owner and is produced on time/on budget/on brand. Create collateral that "tells the story" of how Griffin MSI programs positively impact community and fulfill our mission from a donor-centered perspective. Develop an overarching donor communications plan that includes both fundraising and membership initiatives. Create, manage, and distribute External Affairs communications project calendar.

Track pertinent institutional data, photography, mailing lists, promotion, and presentation materials for projects. Oversee communication to various strategic task forces and committees. Create and manage new system for streamlined proposal development to aid frontline fundraisers with solicitation. Work directly with External Affairs and Development Leadership to develop custom proposals for high-level solicitations. Partner with Stewardship, leadership, facilities and others to ensure consistent, approved language for new and updated donor recognition.

With Communications/ Marketing team, collaborate on the development and creation of targeted videos used to help tell the story of funding priorities to donors. Create and/or edit in content management system for segmented donor and member outreach…

Read the full posting

About Kenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

From its Form 990