Employment Opportunity

Development and Engagement Coordinator

Background

The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance is seeking a Development and Engagement Coordinator to join our team! The Development and Engagement Coordinator will support our membership, fundraising and communications efforts, and help our organization grow. This full-time position is based in Somerville, Massachusetts, and includes limited travel, primarily within Massachusetts. The office is currently operating on a hybrid schedule.

Mass Rivers is a nonprofit conservation organization working to protect and restore rivers across the Commonwealth. The organization currently has 85 member organizations and is supported by a growing group of individuals, families, businesses, and foundations. We pursue our mission through advocacy and education, and by strengthening and connecting our member organizations.

Position Description

The Development and Engagement Coordinator will work closely with Mass Rivers staff on a variety of external-facing tasks, including member and fundraising events, outreach and communications, and appeals and renewals. This position will also support the Executive Director’s major donor work. This new position will build capacity as we develop innovative ways to support our members and increase our brand recognition.

The position reports to the Executive Director. Responsibilities include:

● Create Annual Report, provide materials for spring and fall newsletters, and manage the production of these materials.

● Support leadership donor work.

● Serve as lead staff for 6-8 small events/year, and annual fall celebration.

● Serve as lead staff for outreach and communication

o Create and post content on social media platforms

o Publicize events and programs

o Create bi-weekly e-newsletter

o Maintain and update the website

o Maintain list of media contacts, and provide content to external media

o Maintain calendar of events with outreach strategies

● Maintain donor database.

● Prepare and send prospect, renewal, and annual member mailings.

● Manage volunteers and/or interns to assist with this work, as needed

● Manage/Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have a desire to learn, and strong writing, communication, organizational, and social media skills. They should be proficient in merge mailings and database management.

The candidate should be enthusiastic about the mission of the organization, and excited about helping it grow. They should be self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills. They should enjoy working in a small organization.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $60,000-$68,000. Compensation includes paid time off, a monthly retirement contribution, and health insurance. The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse candidate pool.

Application Procedure

To apply, email a resume, along with a cover letter explaining how your talents and experience could help the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance grow. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. The most recent posting will be maintained at www.massriversalliance.org/career and a notice will be posted at that location once the position has been filled.

Responses may be directed via email to:

Julia Blatt, Executive Director

juliablatt@massriversalliance.org

Please put “Development and Engagement Coordinator Position” in the subject line.

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