Development Associate

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

Mission:   To develop and implement marketing and fundraising strategies for Earthfire Institute, as well as management of all social media content.

Title: Development Associate  

Department: Office

Supervisor: Assistant Director

This can be a full or part time position with partial remote potential, but required on-site hours. Salary negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a marketing plan for Earthfire that includes the website, monthly newsletters, print materials, all social media channels, retreats, and custom visits
• Research, identify, and pursue funding opportunities
• CRM donor management and growth of donor base
• Work with animal care staff and Associate Director to create compelling social media content
• Manage and distribute social media content across all channels, ensuring content is in line with Earthfire’s mission and complies with copyright and privacy regulations
• Monitor follower comments across all social media channels, and respond when appropriate
• Collaborative meetings to discuss marketing, fundraising, and social media strategies
• Grow Earthfire audience, including social media followers and newsletter subscribers
• Assist with special projects such as designing a media kit, book layouts, posters for events and Christmas cards
• Additional duties that arise, such as assisting with newsletter content, custom visits and retreats, online programming, fundraising events, production and distribution of Earthfire Magazine, etc.

Requirements and Personal Qualifications

• Personal values that echo Earthfire values; commitment to the vision of Earthfire
• Self-starter, able to work without supervision
• Familiarity with CRM systems and experience in implementing fundraising strategies
• Experience in creation and execution of comprehensive marketing plans
• Highly proficient in social media
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Flexible, imaginative, resourceful, non-traditional thinking style
• Personal and professional integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and able to work in a  collaborative environment
• Highly developed oral, written, and public communications skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and organized
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Good judgment, common sense, and a good sense of humor
• Easy-going manner and calm temperament
• Previous experience in the nonprofit field is preferred, although not required

Please submit cover letter and current resume to office@earthfireinstute.org.  No phone calls please.