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Development and Event Coordinator

Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy

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08/08/2017

Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy (MRC) seeks a Development and Event Coordinator to join our team and help fulfill our mission to protect and restore our rivers and the living resources they support. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, outgoing individual who is enthusiastic about the environment and the communities we serve. The position is located in our Easton, Maryland office, soon to be located at the Eastern Shore Conservation Center.

To learn more about Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy, visit midshoreriverkeerp.org.

Areas of Responsibilities (Job Duties):

Fundraising (20%)

Help Compile and Execute Annual Fundraising Plan
Annual Appeal—create annual end of the year appeal mailing
Maintain Calendar of Events
Membership and Funder Giving
Stewardship Plan—phone calls, thank you letters, renewal letters, annual appeal
Manage the Donation Engagement Calendar
Support Regional Directors—fundraising and outreach activities
Database management
Help Manage Special Interest Groups
Advisory Council—events, meetings, and communications
Board of Directors—work with Executive Director and Board Chair on board engagement, reports, and stewardship
Development Committee—planning meetings and agendas, engage committee members to help expand MRC’s programs and initiatives
Grants (20%)

Track and help develop proposals and reports—research and coordinate with other staff

Private Grants
Private Foundations
Family Foundations
Corporate Giving
Corporations
Businesses
Local/State/Federal Government—programmatic giving
Events (45%)

Host several community events for fund raising and to communicate our mission. Such as:

Ride for Clean Rivers
Wild & Scenic Film Festivals—Easton and Cambridge
Shaw Bay Raft-Up Concert
Cinco de Miler
River Caucus
State of the Rivers—St. Michaels and Cambridge
Communications (15%)

Help Develop Media Plan
Manage MRC’s Social Media—Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Assist with Media Relations and Content of Press Releases
Assist with Website
Review Monthly E-newsletter
Review Semiannual Printed Newsletter
Review Annual Report
Experience required:

College degree and 2 to 3 years of experience in a nonprofit organization or other similar position
Event planning and community outreach experience
Computer programs: Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., and database experience
The Development and Event Coordinator will work with the Executive Director and other staff to complete his or her responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a personable, outwardly social self-starter who is creative and enjoys interacting with the diverse community groups we serve.

Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package offered.

If you are interested please email your resume to:

Jeff Horstman

Jeff@midshoreriverkeeper.org

To Apply:



Expires:

08/31/2017

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