SRWA hiring OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Soque River Watershed Association
Outreach Coordinator (part-time)
Closing Date: October 26th
Job Description:
The Soque River Watershed Association is seeking a part time Outreach Coordinator to recruit new members, solicit donations, organize fundraisers, promote SRWA activities, and serve as a spokesperson for the organization. This position includes administrative tasks such as bookkeeping, keeping financial records, and database management.
The Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for membership development, fundraising activities, membership mailings, database management, financial management (using Quickbooks), filing payroll taxes, office management and communications tasks such as website, newsletter and publications. The successful applicant should be confident and outgoing in working with people, and enthusiastic towards the goals of the SRWA.
Principle Responsibilities:
· Cultivate relationships with individuals; businesses and organizations that can help support the SRWA mission both financially and programmatically.
· Increase funding to the SRWA through developing local sources of support (new members, major donors, endowment giving, events).
· Work with a Fundraising Board to develop and meet quarterly fundraising goals.
· Develop the SRWA database into an effective tool for membership recruitment, communications, and outreach.
· Increase outreach of the SRWA through news releases, website development, and social media.
· Maintain books in accord with sound accounting practices using Quickbooks.
· Prepare monthly and quarterly financial and fundraising reports.
· File monthly and quarterly payroll taxes.
· Maintain orderly office management systems (filing, supplies, phone calls)
· Participate in and promote SRWA programs and activities.
· Coordinate volunteers to assist with activities of the SRWA.
· Set personal and organizational goals that significantly advance the mission of the SRWA while building professional skills and recognition within the community.
The Outreach Coordinator is supervised by the Executive Director.
This is a part-time position (14-20 hours per week) with possibility of greater hours if desired based on performance. Hourly wage with possibility of advancement based on performance.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree preferred
· Highly organized and detail-oriented individual a must
· Friendly and Socially outgoing and confident
· Some experience in fundraising, communications, or administration preferred
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
· Extensive computer experience required – Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Quickbooks, Photo editing, publishing, web design or Mac experience a plus.
· Social or professional connections within Habersham County a plus , or strong interest in building such connections.
· Basic understanding and strong interest in water resource conservation required.
How to apply
In a cover letter: describe why you would like the job; and an instance in which you engaged other individuals in a cause or activity that was important to you. E-mail the cover letter, a resume, and three references to Justin Ellis, Executive Director, soque@windstream.net or mail to PO Box 1901, Clarkesville, GA 30523. Phone calls are discouraged. More information about the organization is available at www.soque.org.
PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
Justin Ellis
Executive Director
Soque River Watershed Association
706-754-9382
