Music Library Association

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Posting Date

2012-10-31

Position Title

Development Officer

Institution

Music Library Association

Location

N/A

General Information

The Development Officer oversees the development/fund-raising functions of the Association, and works closely with MLA's Board of Directors, Administrative Officer, Business Office, and President to foster a culture of philanthropy that supports fund development and the organization's mission.

The Development Officer is responsible for providing general oversight of all the Association’s fund-raising activities, chairs the Development Committee and monitors its activities and that of its subcommittees through coordination with the Board, MLA Business Office, and other appropriate committees. In collaboration with the Board, the Development Officer charts the Association’s course of fund development, and acknowledges all contributions to the Association.

The duration of appointment for the Development Officer is one year, beginning 1 July annually, with reappointment possible for a total of four years. The Board reviews the performance of the Development Officer annually. The President reappoints upon successful review and the desire of the incumbent to continue.

Qualifications

The position requires a dynamic, well organized and detail-oriented individual with at least five years of experience as a music librarian; administrative experience and extensive knowledge of development/fund-raising principles; and demonstrated familiarity with and understanding of the Music Library Association, as well as other professional organizations. Membership in MLA is required.

Salary and Benefits

The Development Officer receives an honorarium of $1,500 per year and support for expenses necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position (communications, supplies, travel, etc.). All honoraria are currently under review by the Board.

The duration of appointment is one year, beginning 1 July 2013, with reappointment possible for a total of four years. The successful candidate will be appointed at the February-March 2013 annual meeting and will work closely with the current Development Officer and Committee until the term of appointment begins.

Deadline

12/31/2012

Application

Final interviews will take place at the San Jose meeting in February-March with an announcement of the successful candidate to be made at the annual business meeting on Saturday.

Letter of application, current resume, and contact information for 3 references should be mailed to:

Bonna J. Boettcher

Director, Music and Fine Arts Libraries and Adjunct Professor of Music

Music Library/220 Lincoln Hall

Cornell University