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Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland (SPF)<\/strong><\/p>\nPosition<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Description<\/strong><\/p>\nPosition<\/strong>: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Communications and Development Director<\/p>\nClassification<\/strong>: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Salaried Exempt 40 hours\/week<\/p>\nCompensation<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $50,000 – $60,000 annually, plus benefits<\/p>\nReports to<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Executive Director<\/p>\n<\/p>\nPurpose of Position:<\/strong><\/p>\nThis position will have primary responsibility for creating and implementing a comprehensive development and communications plan that includes strategies for maximizing sources of income; effectively promoting Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland\u2019s events and programs; and enhancing SPF\u2019s profile with local, regional and national audiences.<\/strong><\/p>\nWorking Conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n- Works in a typical office setting and requires long periods of sitting, typing and facing a computer monitor.\u00a0 Occasionally called upon to work overtime, odd schedules or out of the office.\u00a0 Occasional lifting of boxes up to 50lbs.\u00a0 Occasional work outdoors in hot sun or cold and rainy weather along with walking in fields that may contain uneven ground and\/or mud<\/li>\n
- Position is for 40 hours per week.\u00a0 The SPF Office is open from 9:00am \u2013 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.\u00a0 Occasional evening\/weekend work is required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\nWorking closely with the Executive Director, staff and the appropriate committees of the Board of Directors, the Communications and Development Director will:<\/p>\n
Communications (35%)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Design and implement an effective communications strategy based on target audiences.<\/li>\n
- Develop brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms.<\/li>\n
- Design and implement creative and effective communication and marketing campaigns to support SPF\u2019s mission and goals.<\/li>\n
- Assist in the creation of digital, video, audio and print content with a focus on SPF membership growth, retention and telling SPF\u2019s story.<\/li>\n
- Track engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions.<\/li>\n
- Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate publicity events as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Development & Fundraising (35%)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Grant writing:\n
\n- With strong written communication skills, manage current grant contracts, identify and secure new grant funding opportunities and complete all necessary grant reports as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Donor cultivation and stewardship:\n
\n- Plan and implement donor stewardship activities and relationship-building opportunities with donors with the goal of sustaining and growing membership contributions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Organizational Marketing & Membership:\n
\n- With a focus on growth, retention and engagement, implement SPF membership-related fundraising & marketing activities, including the development of all written fundraising appeals, activities & communications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Special event planning:\n
\n- Assist in coordinating, managing and executing logistics involved for the organization\u2019s two community events – Harvest Dinner & Auction and \u201cOur Valley, Our Future\u201d Breakfast, and other events, as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Outreach & Education (20%)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Grow and manage SPF community outreach efforts (tabling, affiliate group presentations, etc) in both Skagit County and the greater Puget Sound region.<\/li>\n
- Recruit, train and manage volunteers for various SPF outreach and education activities<\/li>\n
- Assist Executive Director with identifying opportunities and executing logistics for community forums and panels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Plan, implement and execute SPF outreach & education programs\n
\n- Youth InFARMation Program:\u00a0 Farm Tours and Talking Fields<\/li>\n
- SPF Spring Farm Tour<\/li>\n
- Crop ID Sign programs to remain updated with relevant, seasonal information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Operations (10%)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Database and record management:\n
\n- Work with and assist staff with data entry and generating reports in SPF\u2019s CRM software (Donor Perfect) and Auction Management software (Auction Tracker).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Budgeting:\n
\n- Assist with the development of the annual operating budget, under the direction of the Executive Director<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Reporting:\n
\n- Prepare regular development reports for board and staff, including updates on fundraising goals, strategies, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other Duties as Assigned<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Special projects, assignments and meetings may be assigned\/required from time to time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Supervisory Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Supervise contractors, employees, part-time employees and\/or volunteers as required\/needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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