{"id":59512,"date":"2026-07-02T14:09:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T21:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=59512"},"modified":"2026-07-02T14:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T21:09:13","slug":"job-administrative-and-crm-manager-return-to-freedom-wild-horse-conservation-lompoc-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-administrative-and-crm-manager-return-to-freedom-wild-horse-conservation-lompoc-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Administrative and CRM Manager,\u00a0Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation (Lompoc, CA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<header class=\"job-frame__header\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4 d-none d-md-block\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__action\"><a class=\"job-frame__saved-job gtag4-save-job\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-administrative-and-crm-manager-lompoc-california\/8826891905?utm_source=ongage&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=regular#\"><i class=\"far fa-bookmark\"><\/i> <span class=\"ml-1\">Save Job<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__header__info\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"company\">Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation<\/p>\n<p class=\"location\">Lompoc, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/california\">California<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"social-share\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"gtag-job-frame__wrapper\" class=\"job-frame__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__content test_job_content\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__description\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Job Type<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-type\/conservation-paid-jobs\">Permanent<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Salary<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">$28 &#8211; $30 per hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Benefits<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">Company-paid health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Accident insurance, Critical illness coverage, Life insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, Hospital indemnity coverage, Legal &amp; Identity Theft Protection plan, FSA, 401 K, Paid Holiday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Min. Experience<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/experience\/senior\">5+ years<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__description_content\">\n<p><strong>About the Organization<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Return&nbsp;to Freedom is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. As such, we depend on the kind and generous donations of people who care deeply about our nation\u2019s equine heritage so that we may keep our wild horses and burros safe and cared for, as well as continue our invaluable work in protective legislation, conservation, and educational outreach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Overview<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>We&#8217;re looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, results-driven, tech-savvy professional to serve as the backbone of our operations. This multifaceted role combines office management, donor &amp; marketing CRM management (primarily HubSpot), donor data stewardship, payroll processing, and high-level administrative support for the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced small-team environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and is passionate about using systems and processes to amplify our mission. &nbsp;This is an on-site role, 5 days a week.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oversee&nbsp;Donor Management &amp;&nbsp;Bloomerang&nbsp;CRM&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Serve as the primary&nbsp;systems&nbsp;administrator&nbsp;including&nbsp;Bloomerang,&nbsp;marketing automation, contact management, email campaigns, donation forms, and reporting&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">&nbsp;Maintain and&nbsp;optimize&nbsp;donor database\/CRM system(s) \u2014 ensure data accuracy, cleanliness, and integrity&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Supervise RTF\u2019s Donor Operations Coordinator&nbsp;who&nbsp;manages&nbsp;donor records, gift processing support, acknowledgments, segmentation, and stewardship tracking&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Create regular and ad-hoc reports\/dashboards on donor trends, campaign performance, retention, and fundraising metrics for leadership and development team&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Support fundraising team with list pulls,&nbsp;queries,&nbsp;event registrations, and donor communications&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Payroll &amp; Basic Finance Operations&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>&nbsp;Communication with Controller&nbsp;and HR<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Process weekly TimeNet hour tracking and Payroll&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Serve as first point of contact for payroll-related employee questions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Executive Administrative Support&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Provide calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and expense tracking for&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Handle confidential correspondence, donor\/partner communications, and sensitive documents&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Manage all digital and hard copy files&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Coordinate internal team&nbsp;logistics&nbsp;(staff meetings,&nbsp;trainings, onboarding\/offboarding)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>General Operations &amp; Other Duties&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Maintain and improve operational systems, documentation, and internal processes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Support compliance with nonprofit regulations, data privacy (donor data), and HR policies&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Assist&nbsp;with special projects, event&nbsp;logistics, and ad-hoc tasks as needed to keep the organization running smoothly&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Online store (fulfill and ship orders). Maintain Shopify, including merchandise management and inventory.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Event and program support (from scheduling through program tracking)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Point person for scheduling repairs&nbsp;and&nbsp;contractors as needed&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Skills<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Proactive, solution-focused personality&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">3+ years of relevant experience in nonprofit operations, CRM administration, administrative support, or similar role&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Strong&nbsp;proficiency&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>HubSpot\/Bloomberg&nbsp;<\/strong>(Marketing Hub \/ CRM experience)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Experience with donor management systems\/CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce,&nbsp;Boomerang, Little Green Light, etc.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Hands-on payroll processing experience (Gusto, ADP, QuickBooks Payroll, etc.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Excellent Microsoft Office\/Google Workspace skills&nbsp;(Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Asana Project Management)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\">High level&nbsp;of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Passion for nonprofit work and alignment with our mission&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Bachelor\u2019s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or related field&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Experience in small-to-mid-sized nonprofits (where staff often handle multiple roles)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Familiarity with&nbsp;additional&nbsp;tools: QuickBooks, Google Workspace, Asana\/Trello, Zoom,&nbsp;DocuSign&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Basic knowledge of nonprofit compliance (donor privacy, payroll taxes, 990 basics)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Personal Attributes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Proactive problem-solver who&nbsp;anticipates&nbsp;needs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Comfortable asking questions and learning new systems&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Team player who enjoys supporting others\u2019 success&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Calm under pressure with a positive, can-do attitude&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply test_job_how_to_apply\"><strong><span class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__button\"><span class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__button__text\">How To Apply<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<div id=\"how-to-apply-content-276604\" class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__content\">\n<p>Position is open until filled.&nbsp; Please submit a resume and non-AI-generated cover letter telling us what you like about your profession, what your best skills are, and why you think Return to Freedom would be a good fit. 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