Site Development Manager 

Reports To: Executive Director
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $45,760 - $48,000 annually ($25.50 – $26.37/hour equivalent)
Location: Beaumont Heritage Society Properties, Beaumont, Texas

Position Summary

The Site Development Manager is responsible for managing fundraising, grants, sponsorships, donor relations, and historic site operations for the Beaumont Heritage Society. This position plays a critical role in securing financial resources that support the Society’s mission while ensuring the effective operation and stewardship of the organization’s historic properties.

The Site Development Manager develops and implements fundraising strategies, cultivates donor and sponsor relationships, coordinates fundraising events and campaigns, and oversees day-to-day operational needs of the John Jay French Museum. The position serves as a key ambassador for the organization and works closely with staff, volunteers, community partners, and the Board of Directors to strengthen community engagement and financial sustainability.

About the Beaumont Heritage Society

The Beaumont Heritage Society is dedicated to educating and engaging the community through the preservation of Beaumont’s history and heritage for a better future together. Through historic house museums, educational programs, preservation initiatives, and community partnerships, the Society works to preserve and share the stories that define Beaumont’s past and inspire its future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising and Development

• Develop and implement annual fundraising plans with measurable revenue goals.
• Research, write, and manage grant applications, reports, and compliance requirements.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Develop and manage sponsorship opportunities for programs, events, exhibits, and preservation projects.
• Coordinate annual giving campaigns, membership drives, and donor stewardship initiatives.
• Maintain and grow a portfolio of donors and prospective supporters.
• Prepare fundraising reports, revenue projections, and development metrics.
• Track fundraising performance and recommend strategies to improve results.
• Assist with long-range fundraising planning and revenue diversification.

Donor Relations and Stewardship

• Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate donor recognition and stewardship activities.
• Prepare donor correspondence, proposals, reports, and presentations.
• Manage donor records and ensure accurate data entry and reporting.
• Conduct donor visits and sponsorship meetings as appropriate.
• Support Board fundraising efforts and donor engagement activities.

Historic Site Operations

• Oversee daily operational needs of assigned historic properties under the direction of the Executive Director.
• Coordinate maintenance needs and facility improvement projects.
• Manage site rentals, special events, educational programs, and public activities.
• Assist in preservation planning and implementation of site improvement initiatives.
• Ensure facilities are maintained in a safe, welcoming, and professional manner.
• Coordinate preservation-related fundraising projects and grant opportunities.

Events and Community Engagement

• Plan and execute fundraising events, public programs, and community engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate logistics, sponsorship fulfillment, volunteer participation, and event promotion.
• Represent the Society at civic, professional, tourism, preservation, and community events.
• Develop partnerships with businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Promote heritage tourism and awareness of the Society’s historic properties and programs.

Marketing and Communications

• Collaborate on fundraising and promotional materials.
• Assist with content development for social media, newsletters, websites, and donor communications.
• Support media relations, press releases, and community outreach efforts.
• Promote fundraising campaigns, preservation initiatives, and organizational programs.

Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise interns, volunteers, and part-time staff as assigned.
• Assist with training and coordination of volunteers and museum docents.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Participate in organizational planning and strategy discussions.
• Support organizational policies, procedures, and performance goals.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with departmental budgeting and revenue forecasting.
• Maintain grant, donor, sponsorship, and membership records.
• Monitor fundraising expenses and program budgets.
• Prepare reports for the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and funding agencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business administration, public history, museum studies, or a related field AND/OR
• Minimum of two years of successful nonprofit fundraising, development, grant management, or sponsorship experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing fundraising projects, campaigns, or grant programs.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and donor management software.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years of nonprofit development or fundraising experience.
• Experience securing grants from government, foundation, and corporate sources.
• Experience managing donor databases and fundraising software.
• Knowledge of historic preservation, museums, heritage tourism, or cultural nonprofits.
• Experience supervising volunteers, interns, or staff.
• Public speaking and presentation experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout historic properties.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and special events.

Performance Expectations

Successful performance in this position includes:

• Achievement of annual fundraising and sponsorship goals.
• Successful grant submissions and compliance reporting.
• Growth in donor engagement and retention.
• Effective coordination of fundraising events and community partnerships.
• Professional stewardship of historic properties and preservation initiatives.
• Positive collaboration with staff, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, generally 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with evening and weekend work required as necessary for fundraising events, rentals, public programs, and organizational activities.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits include health insurance, paid sick leave, and vacation leave.

Additional benefits may include professional development support, conference travel, flexible scheduling, comp time for evening or weekend events, and paid memberships in relevant professional organizations, depending on organizational budget and policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates who can support its mission of preserving, interpreting, and sharing historic places and community stories.

To Apply

To apply, please email a Cover Letter and Resume to info@beaumontheritage.org with the subject line Site Development Manager before July 31^st, 2026.