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Director of Community Engagement Job brief
We are looking for a Part-time Director of Community Engagement (30 hours/week) to join our team to direct PJ Library in Vermont and other grant initiatives. In coordination with the Executive Director, the Director of Community Engagement would develop collaborative statewide engagement programs as well as design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for PJ Library and JCVT, to meet our overall fundraising goals throughout the year.
Overall Responsibility:
Reporting to the Executive Director and designated Board members, to create and implement a PJ Library family education program in collaboration with Jewish organizations and to create and implement a fundraising Plan of Action, with our Executive Director, to identify potential donors and grants to support JCVT to reach our financial goals.
Main Job Responsibilities:
With the support of the Executive Director:
Develop Relationships with Jewish Educators throughout the State to collaborate in Jewish engagement programming
Develop relationships with PJ Library families for fundraising and to create PJ Library Parent Steering/Volunteer Group
Plan and implement family programs at Regional and/or large Jewish gatherings
Plan and implement other engagement programming, as appropriate
Research and apply for potential grants that would support capacity building or community building to a Jewish statewide organization in Vermont
Lead or assist in brainstorming and creating new methods to raise funds for JCVT
Assist in planning and coordinating fundraising events
Create marketing materials, like flyers and brochures, to be used for the promotion of events and other fundraising pushes
Leverage technology and social media where possible to improve fundraising activities
Maintain complete and orderly records of grant and donor communications
Build upon existing donor relationships and form new donor relationships on a regular basis
Collaborate with other organizations and groups within the community to build partnerships and enhance fundraising activities
Use donor management software to track donors and target audiences
Job Skills & Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree
Excellent Relationship building skills
Exemplary communication abilities, including all social media platforms
Organizational abilities and attention to detail
At least one year of fundraising for a non-profit organization, including donor management and some grant writing experience
Graphic Design experience is a plus
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, journalism or related/applicable area
Benefits:
Salary of 35K.
Flexible schedule.
2 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick time
Travel reimbursement
phone/internet subsidy