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Senior Manager of Development

The Senior Manager of Development heads the development function at Chesterwood and is responsible for strengthening the financial health and capability of the site through a comprehensive fundraising program. A member of the senior staff and reporting to the Chesterwood Executive Director, the Senior Manager of Development, will plan, implement, manage, and carry out all fundraising activities at Chesterwood. They will dedicate specific focus to the cultivation of new and current individual donors, writing and submittal of major state and Federal grants, as well as acquiring new foundation and corporate grants. They will also increase the involvement and financial engagement of local/regional individual donors, including establishing and growing an annual fundraising signature event (annual gala) and increasing giving capacity and participation from the Advisory Council.

Business and Operations Assistant

This position will assist in supporting the day to day business and operations of Chesterwood. In addition to general administrative duties, this position will handle business administration support, such as bookkeeping, tracking and processing receivables and deposits for the site, producing monthly reports and reconciliations using Chesterwood’s point of sale system, and will assist with Gift Shop reporting and inventory management. This position may require taking shifts as a Visitor Services Associate and helping to staff the Admissions Desk/Gift Shop when Chesterwood is open to the public from May to October.

INTERNSHIPS

Interns have long been the back bone of everything we do at Chesterwood since the property opened to the public in 1969. Past interns have worked closely with our full-time staff in curatorial projects, educational programs, marketing, fund-raising, and special events. For the 2025 Chesterwood paid 8-week internship opportunity go to www.savingplaces.org/careers

VOLUNTEER

People person interested in art and history and looking for interaction with the public? Or are you highly organized and comfortable working on a database? Do you enjoy performances and are comfortable checking guests in? Please write to us to express your interests and how you can support our work at Chesterwood! chesterwood@savingplaces.org