Classification: Regular, Full-time Benefit Eligible, Non-Exempt

Salary/Compensation: $17-19/hr

Supervisor: Advancement Manager

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan (LCWM) is seeking a full-time Outreach Coordinator to support its efforts to reach new and existing audiences. This is a unique opportunity to blend your love of nature, enthusiasm for event planning and execution, and keen attention to detail to create fun events to inspire donors and connect people to our nature preserves. The Outreach Coordinator takes the lead in visualizing, creating, planning, and executing LCWM’s outreach and fundraising events both at local venues and preserves throughout our eight (8) county region as week as drive outreach activities to maintain existing and forge new community partners.

This is the chance to work with a collaborative and dedicated team doing work that makes a difference—saving and maintaining natural lands for now and for generations to come.

The LCWM is an accredited land trust dedicated to the permanent conservation of natural areas. Our mission is to help people protect, enjoy, and care for natural land in West Michigan. Since its inception over 45 years ago, the Land Conservancy has protected more than 12,000 acres through nature preserves, conservation easements, and partnering with local communities. We are dedicated land stewards, restoring plant diversity to ensure the health of the land and the creatures who inhabit it. Learn more about our projects, preserves, and strategic plan at naturenearby.org.

What You Will Do…

Events and Volunteer Programs

Create and maintain organization-wide event calendar
Lead planning and execution of highly effective outreach and fundraising events including venue selection, catering, activities, communication, and evaluation of event success
Partner with stewardship staff to create and maintain engaging and productive volunteer programs
Foster a continuous improvement mindset focused on being cost effective, streamlining processes, and improving efficiency

Outreach and Media

Research outreach opportunities and community partnerships that connect LCWM’s programs and services with new and diverse audiences
Build and foster deep relationships with new and existing community partners
Maintain database of media contacts
Assist Advancement Manager with media outreach, creatively utilizing a variety of sources
Help lead the volunteer outreach committee, which meets quarterly and supports LCWM outreach efforts
Help identify and leverage trend and news topics where the Land Conservancy can be a thought leader

General

Contribute to the creation and production of LCWM digital and print communications including print newsletter, e-newsletters, preserve guides, event and donor communications, displays and signage
Assist with updates and maintenance of digital communications, including website, blog, and social media
Maintain general presentation materials, photo assets, etc.

Requirements

2 years of communications, events, and/or outreach experience
Flexible and adaptive approach to work and hours, including weekends, and attend a variety of meetings and functions
Dedication to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI); commitment to prioritizing JEDI in professional capacity
Excellent written and oral communication skills and professional demeanor
Detail oriented
Ability to conceptualize, organize, implement, and manage a variety of projects and priorities
Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365
Familiarity with Salesforce or similar database preferred
Solid work ethic, able to take initiative and work effectively alone or in groups
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to drive and operate a vehicle
Interest in environmental protection and a conservation mission

Benefits

What We Offer You

A position at the Land Conservancy offers the opportunity to do work that matters, while engaging with a team of passionate individuals dedicated to the preservation of natural lands for future generations.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, with extremely generous time off: 18 days PTO at hire, and 11 paid holidays, which includes the entire last week of December as a paid holiday. We offer a hybrid onsite work environment, with some days in the office and the opportunity to work some days remotely. We offer a flexible work schedule with the opportunity to set a daily schedule that works best for you.

EEO/Diversity

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to and have an active, ongoing effort to promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work environment, in all our interactions, and at our preserves. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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