Position Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Deputy Director – a new position in the organization. The Deputy Director will spearhead fundraising efforts as MVCC continues to grow and build strong collaborative partnerships in the community. This individual will assist the Executive Director with all activities as needed, including board support, organizational strategic planning, staffing, development and communications.  This position requires a deep and demonstrated commitment to the values of the Methow Valley Citizens Council. Energy, self-motivation and the ability to work both individually and as a team player are vital. The Deputy Director reports to the Executive Director and will have some responsibility for supervising other staff.

About the Methow Valley Citizens Council (MVCC)

The Methow Valley Citizens Council has a distinguished history of advocating for progressive land use and environmental values in the Methow Valley and Okanogan County since 1976. We launched a tradition of citizen activism which is alive and well today in this uniquely beautiful part of Washington State. The healthy rural character of the Methow Valley, with low density development, considerable open space, clean air and water, has been preserved in significant part through our advocacy on land use planning, air quality, water quality and many other issues over the past 45 years. Today, the Citizens Council is the region’s “go-to” advocacy group on a variety of topics that affect the character of the region – from public land issues like a potential copper mine to protecting our shorelines and water resources through land use
planning.

Our organization’s core values are:

• MVCC empowers a community voice: Engaging citizens and tenaciously advocating for a shared vision of place
• MVCC recognizes the importance of maintaining the integrity and interdependence of natural systems. Recognizing the critically important coexistence of watersheds, wildlife populations, ecosystems, airsheds and human communities
• MVCC respects diverse viewpoints: Listening to others; considering different perspectives; and working to resolve disagreements with the goal of building a common vision.
• MVCC values the utmost integrity: Constantly striving toward the highest degree of competence, accuracy, accountability and honesty.

For more about the broad suite of issues that we are engaged in, please visit: www.mvcitizens.org. 

Job Description
1. Oversee the success of MVCC’s strategic plan and support program staff
• Work with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to carry out MVCC’s long range
and annual plans and ensure their ongoing evaluation.
• Evaluate ideas for new programs and organizational direction and recommend
appropriate action.
• Mentor and support staff in programs, communications, outreach, and operations to
ensure they have what they need to succeed. Help staff with projects as needed.
• Assist the General Manager in developing MVCC’s approach to human resources –
including, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, training, recruiting and
professional development.
• Handle the responsibilities of the Executive Director when she is away.
• Represent MVCC at public events as necessary.

2. Develop and implement robust fundraising strategies and systems
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to create a fundraising
plan which increases revenues to support our mission and community goals.
Develop and manage the annual fundraising budget; evaluate fundraising activities to
ensure that goals are achieved.
• Grow our major gifts and planned giving programs including identification, cultivation
and solicitation of donors which reflect the diversity of our region.
• Work with the Engagement Coordinator to execute a plan for membership expansion
and retention, with an emphasis on youth outreach.
• Identify grant opportunities and coordinate grant writing with the other staff.
• Oversee special fundraising and friend-raising events.
• Monitor trends in our community and region and adapt fundraising strategies as
necessary.

3. Promote the Methow Valley Citizens Council and Support Other Community Efforts and
Organizations
• Work in concert with the Communications Manager to develop a comprehensive
communication plan for MVCC to educate the public, elevate our visibility and generate
financial support.
• Coordinate the design, printing and distribution of marketing and communication
materials for development efforts.
• Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance MVCC’s program and
fundraising goals.
• Support other community organizations with compatible goals to advance a
collaborative approach to public education and fundraising

Core Competencies

The Deputy Director should demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• Creativity: Innovate to build MVCC’s mission success and organizational well-being.
• Ethical Behavior: Model behavior in keeping with MVCC’s value and culture.
• Relationship Building: Be out in the community and sustain positive working
relationships.
• Communication Skills: Speak, listen and write with a positive attitude. Show concern for
people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence and a sense of humor
and gratitude.
• Teamwork: Set goals cooperatively, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance
MVCC’s effectiveness.
• Leadership: Motivate staff, board members and other volunteers to achieve results.
• Decision-making: Assess situations and make clear and timely decisions, acting
confidently with minimal supervision within the scope of authority.
• Organizational Skills: Exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with and demonstrated passion for the values of the Methow Valley
Citizens Council
• Bachelor’s degree (Relevant experience can be substituted for education
requirements)
• Proven project management skills
• Working understanding of Microsoft Office 365 and social media tools
• Sound computer skills including word processing and database management
• Confidence in raising funds and communicating with major donors
• 5 years minimum experience in a leadership position in the field of conservation
advocacy including program development and fundraising, or equivalent skills and
experience with a proven track record of success
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Hours and Work Environment

• This position is close to full-time, with a preference for 32 hours/week. Pay is
negotiable depending on experience, and starts at $60,000 FTE, depending on
experience. Medical benefits, generous paid time off and opportunities for personal
and professional development are available. Exact hours of work are flexible and
negotiable.
• MVCC is a family friendly and pet friendly workplace.
• The main place of work is the MVCC office in Twisp, with some remote work
allowed. This position requires significant time cultivating community relationships
and a local presence in Okanogan County.
• Some travel and evening hours will be necessary.
• Salaried, exempt status