Development Director - Roxbury, United States - Roxbury Land Trust, Inc

Description

Roxbury Land Trust (RLT) seeks a part-time Development Director who is passionate about conservation.

Founded in 1970, RLT currently protects nearly 4,000 acres of forests, farmland, wetland, and watercourses; provides more than 30 miles of hiking trails for passive recreation; and offers educational programming for all ages.

If this sounds interesting to you, and you have relevant development experience, we welcome you to apply.

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The Development Director:_

• Works a flexible schedule, parttime, salaried job focusing on cultivating and engaging with donors
• Directs annual fund drive appeals, coordinates mailings, and manages donation receipts, acknowledgements, and donor database
• Coordinates specific project appeals (e.g., formerly, the Volunteers Bridge replacement at our River Road Preserve)
• Researches new grants and funding opportunities
• Plans and attends special events and programs in coordination with the Development Committee
• Coordinates online marketing and social media including the RLT website, Constant Contact, Facebook, and Instagram
• Works some evenings and/or weekend hours, as needed

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Compensation_

The part-time, salaried position features pay commensurate with experience, two weeks paid vacation, and a flexible schedule.

The job will be based primarily out of our 6 Mine Hill Road, Roxbury offices, but some remote work is possible.

• RLT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, expression, or identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. RLT complies with federal and state laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. _

Qualifications:

• Experience in databases, marketing, research, fundraising, and CRM software
• Proficiency in event planning, negotiation, data collection, and relationship management
• Familiarity with Constant Contact
• Excellent writing skills with grant writing experience preferred
• Experience in volunteer management and nonprofit management
• Familiarity with WordPress and social media management

Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$40, $50,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (required)

Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)


Ability to Commute:

• Roxbury, CT required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Roxbury, CT 06783