For over 35 years the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and the Leslie Science & Nature Center have been creating moments of discovery that inspire curiosity, exploration and respect for STEAM and the natural world. Our Museum and Nature Center sites, outreach programs to school classrooms, and digital distance learning programs provide opportunities for people to explore the world around them.

We encourage our team members to be curious, foster innovation, visualize the big picture and take the lead when creating and implementing strategies for achieving our mission. As the Development Associate, you’ll advance our mission by maintaining accurate donor records, communicating with donors, and supporting fundraising events.

This is a newly created, part-time (20 hours/week) position working in-office at both our Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum location and Leslie Science & Nature Center location. The exact schedule is flexible dependent upon availability. Working occasional evenings and weekends will be required to support fundraising events. 

How you’ll contribute:

Data & Record Management

• Process gifts, pledges, and acknowledgments with precision, ensuring accuracy and donor confidentiality.
• Maintain timely and accurate donor records in the CRM (Versai), partnering closely with finance and development teams.
• Support wealth screening and prospect identification using iWave.
• Run reports, mailing lists, and queries for communications, appeals, and stewardship efforts.
• Strengthen data integrity through ongoing contact updates, record maintenance, and donor segmentation.

Donor Communications

• Draft, edit, and send donor acknowledgment letters, thank-you notes, and other stewardship communications.
• Support production and distribution of mailings, newsletters, and digital campaign content.
• Assist in creating impact stories, donor updates, and appeal materials.
• Ensure communications uphold consistent voice, branding, and stewardship standards across all donor touchpoints.

Events & Administrative Support

• Provide logistical and on-site support for donor and member events—including PLAY, Flutter, donor receptions, and sponsored activities.
• Track RSVPs, prepare name tags, and organize event materials to ensure seamless experiences.
• Assist with sponsor fulfillment, recognition activities, and follow-up communications.
• Support volunteer coordination and engagement activities as needed.

Advancing our Core Values

·        Champion Excellence

·        Embody the Learner

·        Facilitate Flexibility

·        Invite Optimism

·        Provide Opportunity

·        Think Globally

·        Inclusivity

Experience and qualifications you bring:

We acknowledge that people bring all of themselves to their work, and your perspective, talents and skills may come from a wide range of work and life experiences. Your qualifications may include paid work, volunteer work, projects in a different field, or other experiences that have helped you build the competencies and knowledge needed to be successful in this role. We welcome and encourage diverse perspectives combined with a spirit of collaboration and community. We excitedly anticipate your application.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit administration, customer relations, or event support.
• Proficiency with donor databases or a comparable CRM preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Graphic design skills (Canva or Adobe Creative Suite) are a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative, positive attitude and commitment to the mission of AAHOM + LSNC.

Compensation and Benefits

The payrate for this part-time position is $21.63 per hour.  The team member in this role will accrue Paid Time Off and have access to growth and development opportunities. 

Application Process & Timeframe

Cover letters and resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The formal interview process will begin in early January with an anticipated start date of late January/early February of 2026.