Washington Conservation Voters - Events and Development Coordinator (posted 4/5/10)

Events and Development Coordinator

Overall position description Washington Conservation Voters (WCV) and Washington Environmental Council (WEC) seek an Events and Development Coordinator.

The primary responsibilities for the position will include:

Point person for WCV’s annual 750+ person breakfast in October

Point person for other events such as small house parties, and donor appreciation/cultivation events

Point person for WEC’s 500+ person auction in November under the supervision of WEC’s Development Manager

Database management and gift acknowledgement for WCV

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative person with strong event planning and organizational skills to gain experience and grow professionally in the non-profit arena.  We are seeking someone with a collaborative, can-do attitude who is able to work both independently and as part of a team.  Successful candidates will enjoy event planning and execution, have the ability to delegate to volunteers, work well under pressure, and be able to track many details. This is a full-time position that reports to the Development Director and the Development Manager. Evenings and weekends will be required during the busy fall months (September – November).  The starting pay range is $30,000-35,000 DOE. WCV’s compensation package includes health, vision and dental insurance and exceptional professional development opportunities.

Organization information

Washington Conservation Voters works closely and shares office space with our partners, Washington Environmental Council (WEC).  The “Development Team” consists of staff people from both organizations.  The Events and Development Coordinator would operate as a staff person of Washington Conservation Voters as a part of this Development Team.  Approximately 30% of his or her time (mostly in the summer and fall months) would be devoted to Washington Environmental Council’s annual auction.

Washington Conservation Voters (www.wcvoters.org) is the statewide political voice for the environment. We work to elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices. Working with our allies in the community, we advocate for strong environmental policies and hold our elected officials accountable during the legislative session. Through our political work we are strengthening laws that safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state and our economic future.

Washington Environmental Council (www.wecprotects.org) has a 40+ year history of protecting what Washingtonians care about – our land and water, fish and wildlife, and our state’s special way of life. We engage the public and decision-makers to improve and enforce protections for the health and well-being of our communities for today and generations to come. We provide a strong, credible voice for Washington’s environment and are viewed as a leader for environmental protection at the state level.

How to apply 

Please send your cover letter, resume, references, and a brief sample of your writing by April 15th to: Tarrell Wright, Development Director, at Tarrell@wcvoters.org. 

Responsibilities

Event Planner

Point person for all aspects of our 750+ person annual breakfast and other events throughout the year.

Point person for 500+ person annual auction under the supervision of the Development Manager (the person in change of the event in years past).

Database Administrator

Manage DataBase to support all aspects of donor tracking including database audits and running periodic and ad hoc reports.

Provide day-to-day technical guidance to staff regarding the database, data entry and timely acknowledgement of gifts.

Member of Development Team

Provide assistance, as needed on events or other activities requiring the participation of all Development staff

Qualifications

Ability to work in an environment in which primary job focus may vary and change quickly

Work as an effective team member 

Demonstrates customer-service orientation

Accept guiding principles as personal work guide

Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals

Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Minimum Experience Desired

Successful experience as the point–person for at least one 300+ person event

Bachelors Degree

1-2 years experience in fundraising and/or experience managing large events

Excellent command of database management best practices

Proficiency in MS Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook 

WCV is an equal opportunity employer.  People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.  No phone calls please.