{"id":44710,"date":"2021-12-23T12:46:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T20:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=44710"},"modified":"2021-12-23T12:46:25","modified_gmt":"2021-12-23T20:46:25","slug":"job-development-coordinator-vista-great-peninsula-conservancy-bremerton-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-development-coordinator-vista-great-peninsula-conservancy-bremerton-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Development Coordinator VISTA, Great Peninsula Conservancy (Bremerton, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><strong>For more information, please follow this link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-development-coordinator-vista-bremerton-washington\/470070074?utm_source=ongage&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=regular\">https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-development-coordinator-vista-bremerton-washington\/470070074?utm_source=ongage&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=regular<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary-<\/strong> $1,282\/month<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program\u00a0Description:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nGreat Peninsula Conservancy (GPC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust dedicated to protecting the natural habitats, rural landscapes, and open spaces of the Great Peninsula region of\u00a0west Puget Sound, Washington. GPC\u2019s important work is accomplished through conservation, stewardship, and community engagement.<\/p>\n<p>The Great Peninsula Conservancy (GPC) Land Labs program utilizes local protected\u00a0lands to\u00a0enhance the quality of\u00a0Science,\u00a0Technology,\u00a0Engineering, and\u00a0Math (STEM)\u00a0education local\u00a0schools. Hands-on science projects support the\u00a0vision of the Washington State Environmental and Sustainability Literacy Plan and meet the requirements of Washington State Science and Learning Standards (WSSLS).\u00a0The program engages students directly in big picture environmental concerns affecting their local communities, and\u00a0opens students\u2019 eyes to\u00a0professional opportunities in the\u00a0environmental science\u00a0field. The Land Labs program\u00a0will help\u00a0prepare students from\u00a0low-income families and\u00a0underachieving schools\u00a0for success in post-secondary education and careers in\u00a0STEM.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Member Duties:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Development Coordinator VISTA will investigate funding opportunities and communication strategies that support the long-term sustainability of Great Peninsula Conservancy and the Land Labs program. The VISTA member will identify, write, and manage grants to support GPC programs; write and design communication materials; assist in planning and managing GPC\u2019s annual Conservation Celebration; and harness the power of storytelling to maximize the potential of GPC fundraising campaigns and support land acquisition projects. Under the guidance of the Development and Communications Manager, the VISTA member will organize membership, events, and communication strategies that are consistent with GPC\u2019s identity as a community-oriented conservation authority and reflect GPC\u2019s values of engagement, responsiveness, partnership, and respect. The VISTA member\u2019s work will enhance and support GPC\u2019s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Commitment and the important work of making the outdoors a safe and inclusive space for all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pursue and manage grant opportunities;<\/li>\n<li>Write and design communications;<\/li>\n<li>Support CRM database management;<\/li>\n<li>Develop fundraising strategies and materials to support operations;<\/li>\n<li>Develop social media campaigns that expand GPC\u2019s online presence;<\/li>\n<li>Assist in the coordination of GPC\u2019s Conservation Celebration;<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with\u00a0a\u00a0diverse team;<\/li>\n<li>Ground-truth, enhance, and expand the\u00a0Land Labs\u00a0program;<\/li>\n<li>Increase the organizational capacity of Great Peninsula Conservancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passion for\u00a0Great Peninsula Conservancy\u2019s\u00a0mission and vision;<\/li>\n<li>Exceptional written communication skills;<\/li>\n<li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;<\/li>\n<li>High degree of initiative and spirit of service;<\/li>\n<li>Preferred: proficient in Microsoft and Adobe suites;<\/li>\n<li>Preferred: experience in marketing, public relations, and\/or communications;<\/li>\n<li>Preferred: experience in event planning, development, grant writing, and\/or networking;<\/li>\n<li>Preferred: valid driver\u2019s license and personal vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>AmeriCorps VISTA:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThis Great Peninsula Conservancy (GPC)\u00a0VISTA position is funded by the Corporations for National and Community Service and will serve within the AmeriCorps VISTA program. AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Each VISTA member makes a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit organization or public agency. To learn more about the AmeriCorps programs visit americorps.gov.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compensation:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nIn return for their service, AmeriCorps VISTA members receive a modest living allowance of $1,282\/month, health benefits during their service, and have the option of receiving an AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,195 or post-service stipend of $1,800 after completing their service. 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